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Fresno County Archaeological Society We are also the AIA local chapter. F.C.A.S Officers 2013
President: Linn Gassaway
V.P. Programs: James Kus
V.P.

Fresno County Archaeological Society is a non-profit founded in 1975, works to enhance community understanding of anthropological and archaeological concerns by bringing together enthusiasts of archeology for lectures, field trips, and discussions. AIA is American Institute of Archaeology which exists to promote archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past worldwide. The Institute is committed to preserving the world's archaeological resources and cultural heritage for the benefit of people in the present and in the future. Believing that greater understanding of the past enhances our shared sense of humanity and enriches our existence, the AIA seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. Activities:Ed Marsh
Secretary:Susana Sosa
Treasurer:Nick Paladino
Directors: Bob Evans
Marilyn Evans
Sue Loucks
Shirley Main
John Pryor
Ed Vostrak

Fresno County Archaeological Society April 2026 Talk -
05/04/2026

Fresno County Archaeological Society April 2026 Talk -

Fresno County Archaeological Society's final talk of the Spring season will be on May 4th. Allison Nagakawa, FCAS board member, will give a talk that bridges art history and archaeology. Her talk is entitled "Sèvres Porcelain and the Politics of Taste."

Fresno County Archaeological Society April 2026 Talk -
04/05/2026

Fresno County Archaeological Society April 2026 Talk -

Armenia has a rich and varied archaeological history, which dates back to over 8000 years.  Humans settled in the region during the Paleolithic era and began farming the fertile lands of the area.  Referred to by some scholars as an "open-air museum," Armenia features several important sites which...

Fresno County Archeological Society March Talk -
03/07/2026

Fresno County Archeological Society March Talk -

Berenike Euergetis (Berenike II) managed the impossible for a third-century BCE woman: securing her rule and its visual program while her country faced rebellion and famine, and her husband was away fighting a foreign war. As a Greek ruler over the Egyptians, Berenike II and the entire Ptolemaic dyn...

FCAS February Lecture -
01/28/2026

FCAS February Lecture -

After the Iberian Peninsula was conquered and its territory brought into the Roman Empire, its abundant ores were mined on an unprecedented scale, feeding into coinage, lead pipes, and other objects, and contributing to levels of pollution not seen again until the Industrial Revolution. This talk ex...

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