Theoretical Archaeology Group

Theoretical Archaeology Group (Conference) is an annual conference focused on theoretical approaches to archaeology.

Theoretical Archaeology Group
NicknameTAG
Formation1979
HeadquartersDurham University
Location
Websitehttps://www.antiquity.ac.uk/TAG

History

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The Theoretical Archaeology Group was founded in 1979 in order to promote debate and discussion of issues in theoretical archaeology. Its principal activity is the promotion of an annual conference, usually in December. A National Committee manages and steers TAG, consisting of representatives from departments that have held a previous TAG Conference.

The TAG Trustees convene and organize National Committee meetings. They are:

TAG Conferences are also held in TAG North America, SWISS-Tag, TAG Iberico, and Nordic TAG.[1]

Annual Meeting Locations

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University of Leicester Postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
UCL 16-18 December 2019
University of Chester 17-19 December 2018
Cardiff University 18-20 December 2017
University of Southampton 19-21 December 2016
University of Bradford 14-16 December 2015
University of Manchester 15-17 December 2014

References

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  1. ^ "Theoretical Archaeology Group (TAG) conferences | Antiquity Journal". www.antiquity.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2020-01-10.