The extraordinary global significance of the monuments, museums, and archaeological sites of Iraq (ancient Mesopotamia) imposes an obligation on all peoples and governments to protect them. In any military conflict that heritage is put at risk, and it appears now to be in grave danger. Should war take place, we call upon all governments to respect the terms of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict,…
Dr. Paul G. Bahn is a leading archaeological writer, translator, and broadcaster in the field of archaeology. He is a Contributing Editor of the AIA's Archaeology magazine, and has written extensively on prehistoric art, including the books Everyday Life in the Ice Age (co-written with Elle Clifford), Images of the Ice Age, The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art, and Cave Art: A Guide to the Decorated Ice Age Caves of Europe (a new edition…
An AIA Site Preservation Grant funded a project to help protect the Underwater Maya Sites in Paynes Creek National Park (PCNP) through Archaeological Tourism by incorporating the nearby communities in grass-roots, sustainable tourism. In March 2012 LSU PhD student Cory Sills and I opened two permanent archaeological exhibits, including one exhibit at the Belize Tourism Center in Punta Gorda, and another at the Ranger Station, some 30 miles away by boat in Paynes Creek…
AIA Session The 2026 Annual Meeting was held in San Francisco, CA from January 7–10 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. The academic program began on the morning of Thursday, January 8 and finished on the afternoon of Saturday, January 10. Sessions were scheduled within morning, midday, and afternoon blocks. Paper order within a session may not reflect the final time slots. Please check the annual meeting app and printed program for exact order and times. SESSION…
Corresponding Members of the AIA are distinguished scholars outside the United States and Canada who have attained acknowledged eminence in some branch of archaeology, or in the arts and sciences related thereto, including the fields of education, conservation and museums. Click here to nominate someone for consideration as an AIA Corresponding Member. MemberCountryYear ElectedPenelope AllisonUnited Kingdom2018Ayman Al NaboSyria2023Pierre Amiet*France2009Maria Andreadaki-VlazakiGreece2019Vassilis AravantinosGreece2020Bárbara ArroyoGuatemala2023Paul BahnUnited Kingdom2010Charalambos BakirtzisGreece2017Marcello Barbanera*Italy2010Mary BeardUnited Kingdom2009Lorenc BejkoAlbania2011Paul Bernard*France2009Manfred BietakAustria1996Anna Maria Bietti-Sestieri*Italy1993Iulian BîrzescuRomania2026Claudio BizzarriItaly2010John…
AIA Session The 2024 AIA and SCS Joint Annual Meeting took place January 4-7, in Chicago, Illinois. The academic program began on the morning of Friday, January 5th and finished on the afternoon of Sunday, January 7th. Sessions were scheduled within morning, midday, and afternoon blocks. Paper order within a session may not reflect the final time slots. Please check the annual meeting app and printed program for exact order and times. SESSION BLOCK 1: FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 8:00-10:30…
AIA Session The 2023 Annual Meeting is now complete. Our first fully hybrid meeting was held from January 5-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are still processing the recordings from the sessions and hope to have them posted to the meeting platform by Friday, January 27th. Once posted the videos will be available to all registered attendees (in-person and virtual) for 30 days. An email will be sent to all registrants with information on how to…
This information is being updated regularly, so please check back to see additional tours as they are added. To be among the first notified when brochures are ready, email aia@studytours.org (click on the title below) or call 800-748-6262 for advance notice. Click here for our brochure request form that includes all available or tours on the waiting list. Download the Schedule 2027 Tours in the planning stages Easter Island & Mainland Chile (June) with Paul…
AIA Session The 2027 Meeting will be held in Boston, MA from January 7-10. The Boston Marriott Copley Place is the official hotel for the Annual Meeting and will host the exhibit hall, all academic sessions, the opening night reception, and most related events. The meeting will kick off on Thursday, January 7th with the Opening Night Reception. Academic sessions will start on the morning of Friday, January 8th and conclude on the afternoon of…
AIA Session The 2025 Annual Meeting was held in Philadelphia, PA from January 2–5 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The academic program began on the morning of Friday, January 3rd and finished on the afternoon of Sunday, January 5th. Sessions were scheduled within morning, midday, and afternoon blocks. Paper order within a session may not reflect the final time slots. Please check the annual meeting app and printed program for exact order and times. Joint AIA/SCS Program PDF…
The AIA Committee on Archaeology in Higher Education has composed this directory of graduate programs in the United States and Canada for persons intending to apply for admission to a graduate-level program in Classical/Mediterranean archaeology and/or a related field, including Near Eastern and Egyptian archaeology, the study of Classical/ancient art, museum studies, and art conservation. Listings are by state and then university. We encourage members to submit corrections, additions, and comments to kalbert@archaeological.org. USA Arizona…
The Archaeological Institute of America would like to thank all of the organizations that joined as Supporting Organizations for National and International Archaeology Day in the past. These collaborations are key to the successes of Archaeology Day. 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2020 Collaborating Organizations Beaufort County LibraryBollinger County MuseumCanadian Institute for Mediterranean StudiesCharlotte County Libraries and HistoryCumming Nature CenterDC Historic Preservation OfficeFlorida Public Archaeology NetworkGalen UniversityHarvard Museums of Science…
Wilhelmina Feemster Jashemski (July 10, 1910 - December 24, 2007) American Archaeologist and Pioneer of Garden Archaeology Wilhelmina Jashemski, AIA Gold Medal Recipient 1996Photo Credit: Jashemski Archives/University of Maryland Library. April is National Garden Month and we would like to honor Wilhelmina Jashemski, the noted pioneer of garden archaeology. Wilhelmina Jashemski is perhaps best known for her contributions to the archaeology of Pompeii, where she focused on the evidence of gardens and worked to help…
Nancy Wilkie (1942-2021) American Archaeologist, Educator, and Tireless Advocate for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Image provided by Nancy Wilkie to the AIA Tour program.Credit: photographer unknown During her lifelong archaeological career, Nancy Wilkie worked on projects all over the world and tirelessly advocated for the preservation of cultural heritage. A longtime member and supporter of the AIA, Nancy served on the AIA’s Governing Board and as the Institute’s president from 2000-2003. Sadly, Nancy passed…
Publications for Children American School of Classical Studies at Athens. 1994. Life, Death and Litigation in the Athenian Agora. Bisel, Sara C. 1990. The Secrets of Vesuvius. Madison Books. Boston, Lucy M. 1976. The stones of Greene Knowe. Atheneum. Camp, John M. 1986. The Athenian Agora. Excavations in the heart of classical Athens. Thames and Hudson. Cooper, Susan. 2013. Over sea, under stone. Margaret K. MacElderry Books, Reissue edition. Cooper, Susan. 1977. Silver on the tree.…
We want to keep this list updated with the best resources available. If you are a professional archaeologist with links to resources or lectures you want to share with the AIA community, email us ProgramsAssistant@Archaeological.org. If you are on social media, mention us on Twitter or Facebook and use the hashtag #TeachArchaeology so we can help get the word out! Archaeological Institute of America online resources Interactive Digs—follow 20+ excavations right from your computer ARCHAEOLOGY…
Every year, thousands of irreplaceable archaeological sites around the world are destroyed by development, looting, vandalism, warfare, environmental changes, and irresponsible tourism. The AIA Site Preservation Program works to safeguard the world’s archaeological heritage for future generations through direct preservation, raising awareness of threats to sites, education, and outreach, and by facilitating the spread of best practices. The Site Preservation Program provides grants of up to $15,000 to support innovative projects that aid in the…
Archaeology Abridged brought the greater archaeological community together when in-person meetings became impossible during the pandemic in 2020 and continued through 2023. Archaeology Abridged demonstrated the power of virtual lectures to connect AIA audiences around the globe and paved the way for the ongoing AIA Archaeology Hour series. 2022-2023 Lecture Season Krish Seetah Healing the Body: How Scientific Archaeology is Revealing the Medicinal Practices of Enslaved Peoples Watch the recording here on the AIA's YouTube…
This year, we had the pleasure of bestowing the 2021 Foot Soldier Award on Dr. Paul Zimmerman of the New York City Society. Dr. Zimmerman received the award at our new Society Sunday event that took place on January 3. Society Sunday kicked off our virtual Annual Meeting and was hosted by the AIA Societies Committee. It brought together AIA members and the general public for an educational and enjoyable day of archaeological programming. We…
Prof. Pearce Paul Creasman serves as executive director of the American Center of Research in Amman, Jordan. His research focuses on the ancient heritage, archaeology, and environment of the Middle East and North Africa. With more than 100 publications to his credit, Prof. Creasman has been widely recognized for his work, including by the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, as a fellow of The Explorer’s Club, and he was honored as a…
