{"id":213364,"date":"2026-04-10T09:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/?p=213364"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:18:06","slug":"pyramids-scuba-gear-cutting-edge-discovery-aia-chas-lecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2026\/04\/10\/pyramids-scuba-gear-cutting-edge-discovery-aia-chas-lecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Pyramids. Scuba Gear. Cutting-edge Discovery: AIA\/CHAS Lecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Northern New Jersey Society brought world-class exploration to Montclair State University on March 31! Dr. Pearce Paul Creasman, the 2026 speaker of The Frederick R. and Margaret B. Matson Lectureship for the Near Eastern Archaeology and Archaeological Technology, captivated an engaged audience with his groundbreaking underwater excavations at the Royal Cemetery of Nuri, Sudan.<\/p>\n<p>Co-hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/classics-and-general-humanities\/\">Center for Heritage and Archaeological Studies<\/a> (CHAS), this event offered a rare look at the innovative methods used to investigate and preserve ancient heritage increasingly affected by rising groundwater.<\/p>\n<p>The lecture\u2019s success reflects the vibrant scholarly environment of MSU\u2019s Department of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/classics-and-general-humanities\/\">Classics and General Humanities<\/a>, where students and faculty continue to engage with the forefront of archaeological research and public heritage. Together, AIA and CHAS are putting our campus at the heart of global discovery!<\/p>\n<p>The lecture\u2019s success reflects the vibrant scholarly environment fostered by CHAS and the Department of Classics and General Humanities, which serve as a vital bridge for archaeological research and public heritage on campus. AIA and CHAS are leading the conversation on the future of archaeological science and public engagement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_777\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-heritage-and-archaeological-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/04\/Pearce-Paul-Creasman-copy_noborder.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/04\/Pearce-Paul-Creasman-copy_noborder.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/04\/Pearce-Paul-Creasman-copy_noborder.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Pearce Creasman\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pearce Paul Creasman, Ph.D. | Amman, Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_773\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-heritage-and-archaeological-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260401-WA0017_A-Deborah-Chatr-Aryamontri.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260401-WA0017_A-Deborah-Chatr-Aryamontri.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/chss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2026\/04\/IMG-20260401-WA0017_A-Deborah-Chatr-Aryamontri.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Lecture by Pearce Creasman\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lecture &#8211; DIVING THE PYRAMIDS: Underwater Tombs and Excavation at the Royal Cemetery of Nuri, Sudan | March 31, 2026 | Dickson Hall, Montclair State University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Northern New Jersey Society brought world-class exploration to Montclair State University on March 31! Dr. Pearce Paul Creasman, the 2026 speaker of The Frederick R. and Margaret B. 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