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Call for information: Recycling in the Late Neolithic at the Vlaardingen site of Den Haag-Steynhof

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The Putting life into Late Neolithic houses project looks at all the different aspects of what life could have been like for “the people in the Rhine/Meuse delta at about c. 2900 – 2500 BC.” (www.puttinglife.com). This is not only done by academic research, experiments, and material analysis, but also through illustrations produced by archaeological reconstruction illustrator Kelvin Wilson.

Where Are My Shoes?

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Follow in the footsteps of the first inhabitants of our country. Trijntje from the Mesolithic probably walked barefoot. Those who are used to it will not feel every little stone prick. And besides, she and her family usually traveled by canoe.

Archaeologists Take Over the Hunebedcentrum

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During the national Science Weekend, everyone can get acquainted with various sciences in an accessible way. On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October between 11:00 and 17:00, various archaeologists will be in the Hunebed Center to show you how archaeologists excavate and what they learn from it.

Prehistoric Week

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During the prehistoric weeks you see how things were thousands of years ago! In the Mesolithic, the stories of the hunters and gatherers are told. At the first farmers you can twine a bracelet. The inhabitants of the Funnel Beaker farm make nettle tea that you can taste. In the Bronze Age there are demonstrations and it is shown which specific materials are used on the land.

St John's Feast

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On the day of Saint John we celebrate the summer festival, the festival of sun and light. Dance, sing and we make a cheerful flower wreath. In many nature religions the solstice was and is considered an important festival and we will celebrate that together with the visitors.

Mammoth Days

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During Pentecost, on 28 & 29 May, it is the Mammoth Days at the Hunebedcentrum. The famous ice age giant takes center stage these days. There are therefore many extra activities around paleontology and the ice age, for young and old!