State Archeology Week
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A bone whistle made from a sheep leg bone is the most common instrument found at Viking archeological sites.
MPR Photo/Dan Gunderson
State Archeology Week begins this weekend with an archeology fair at Fort Snelling and a dig for kids at the Sibley House in Mendota.
At right is an interview with State archeologist Scott Anfinsona and a link to his website which includes a schedule of the week's events taking place all over Minnesota.
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