MEDIA ADVISORY - Rare Opportunity to View Ancient Relic: The UE Mace Pop-Up Exhibit
Evansville, Ind. (02/13/2024) — The University of Evansville Department of Archaeology, in collaboration with UE Public Safety, invites you to a limited-time pop-up exhibit showcasing the historic UE mace. This unique event offers a rare opportunity for the public to view the intricacies of this ancient relic up close for a half hour only.
The griffins adorning the summit of the mace hold a captivating backstory - crafted based on an ivory inlay excavated by a UE student at the renowned Murlo site in the 1990s. Originally part of a decorative piece, possibly a box or furniture, the inlay traces its origins to the ruins of an Etruscan palace dating back to approximately 600 BCE. The site, tragically consumed by an accidental fire, holds invaluable insights into ancient civilization.
Details of the exhibit are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, February 20
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Archaeology Lab in Hyde Hall 22 located on the University of Evansville campus.
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Noah Alatza, Chief Communications Officer
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812-893-5319
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