The Anthropology Department operates a simple earthen kiln at this location to fire ceramics as part of a course on ancient technologies. The finished ceramics are buried in an adjacent pit for subsequent excavation and analysis so students can observe weathering processes that result from burial.
The Art Department also operates a single-chambered wood-fired anagama kiln here for students to learn and practice a traditional Japanese method for firing and glazing ceramics.
Read about the Ancient Technology and Invention class in the News…



