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Africa's Vanishing Past

The Getty Conservation Institute presents archaeologist Dr. Susan McIntosh discussing Africa's Vanishing Past and the lecture will focus on looting in archaeological sites of West Africa.

Thursday, September 27, 2007
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Harold M. Williams Auditorium
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049

As part of its Conservation Matters lecture series, The Getty Conservation Institute presents a lecture by archaeologist Dr. Susan McIntosh on Africa's Vanishing Past.  Dr. McIntosh will be speaking about the vanishing archaeological record of ancient sites in Mali, Ghana, Nigeria and Niger as a result of continued looting and the steps that can be taken to stem the destruction.

Make reservations and view more info at:

http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/mcintosh_lecture.html

Cost: Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Parking is available for $8.

Special Instructions

Make reservations and view more info at: http://www.getty.edu/visit/events/mcintosh_lecture.html

For more information please contact

Maegan Mattock Tel: 310-440-6131
MMattock@getty.edu
www.getty.edu/visit/events/mcintosh_lecture.html

Sponsor(s): The Getty Conservation Institute.