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East Asia Archaeology Exhibit at the Young Research Library

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By Elizabeth Klarich
Date: 11/01/08

Exhibition and Cultural Seminars: East Asian Archaeology and Classic Architecture

Please visit the Lobby of the UCLA Young Research Library to see a recently added exhibition on East Asian Archaeology and Classic Architecture. The exhibit is on display from October-December 2008. Additionally, there are three lectures on this topic given by UCLA faculty that are listed on our Events Calendar.

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