Archaeology Day is May 6 at New Echota
Moon Bin, a member of the popular K-pop group Astro, died. He was 25.
Yonhap News TV, citing an unnamed police source, said the singer and actor died by suicide. Moon’s manager alerted the police after finding him unconscious, the Korean-language outlet reported.
Moon’s agency, Fantagio Music, confirmed the K-pop star’s death in a statement shared to Twitter, writing, “On April 19, Moonbin of ASTRO left us suddenly and became a star in the sky. It can’t compare to the grief felt by the loved ones, but fellow ASTRO members and artists and staff of Fantagio are all in enormous grief and sorrow, mourning his loss.”
The agency added that Moon Bin’s family is requesting a funeral with “family, close friends, and agency colleagues in attendance” to allow everyone to “respectfully mourn the departed and say their goodbyes.”
Join New Echota State Historic Site to celebrate Archaeology Month on Saturday, May 6.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors will have a chance to observe tools and techniques that Archaeologists use to preserve the past, as well as participate in dig box and artifact cataloging activities. Guided history tours will also be offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and a Take Flight guided hike will be offered at 10 a.m.
Site admission is $5.50 to $7 per person and includes access to the outdoor grounds with 12 historic and reconstructed buildings, nature trails, museum, and 17-minute film. Picnic tables are available on site. New Echota is located 1211 Chatsworth Hwy 225, just 1 mile off I-75 at exit 317.
For more information, and to view upcoming events, visit GaStateParks.org/NewEchota.
New Echota State Historic Site is a designated National Historic Landmark, has been nominated as a Traditional Cultural Property and is certified site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The site has information on maps and history concerning the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and efforts to mark the Trail of Tears throughout north Georgia.
Georgia Archaeology Month is sponsored by the Society for Georgia Archaeology in order to promote interest and support for local and statewide preservation.
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a Division on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, which takes statewide responsibilities for conserving the natural, cultural, and historic resources of Georgia.