| This collaborative effort developed designs for a museum, a cultural center for nomadic peoples, and a fossil field site—each with a distinct role in the preservation of Niger’s paleontological, archaeological and cultural heritage. |
This project involved rethinking the design and function of a museum, a cultural center for nomadic peoples, and local field stations—each with a distinct role in the preservation of Niger’s unique paleontological, archaeological and cultural heritage. Scientists, social scientists, architects, planners and the public in Niger collaborated to develop the mission and plans for these innovative, energy-efficient cultural initiatives, which will shepherd the repatriation and long-term stewardship of priceless artifacts originating from the region.
Lecturer in Geoarchaeology and Environmental History
University of Stirling
Professor Emeritus of African History, African Studies, and the College
University of Chicago
Researcher, Department of Organismal Biology & Anatomy
University of Chicago
Lauren Conroy oversees research projects at the University of Chicago Fossil Lab.
Professor, Department of Organismal Biology & Anatomy and Committee on Evolutionary Biology
University of Chicago
