A DISPLAY examining how accurately archaeologists represent the past has gone on display.

Rocks and Roles: Gender and Archaeology, has been created by Durham University students throughout the academic year.

With an emphasis on interaction, it encourages people to examine topics and come to their own conclusions.

The exhibition comprises different sections and will be based at the Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology, in Durham, until June 30.

A museum spokesman said: "The displays look at gender bias in archaeology, art and the media, challenging common misconceptions and examining how accurately archaeologists represent the past.

"It reveals the stereotypes that fill our past, and shape our future."

The museum is open from 11.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, until April, and from 11am to 4pm daily, April to June.

It is open to school groups, by contacting Jim McCaffery on 0191-374 3614.