AIA Archaeology Hour returns!

We can’t wait for the upcoming virtual Archaeology Hour lectures. These talks promise to be thrilling examinations of the depth and breadth of archaeological practice. All lectures will be held on Wednesdays at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific.

The 2024 dates are: January 24, February 28, March 27, and April 17.

Save the Date for AIA Giving Day

Unite with thousands of other archaeology enthusiasts by participating in our annual AIA Giving Day, Tuesday, April 23!

This year, we're calling on supporters like you to show your love of archaeology by making a gift on or before AIA Giving Day. Your gift, no matter the size, reflects a commitment to support the important work of professional archaeologists and promote archaeological inquiry.

April Virtual Lecture

Join underwater archaeologist Deborah Carlson on Wednesday, April 17, as she lays out the evidence to solve a maritime mystery! Learn more about the Kızılburun shipwreck as Carlson presents, "Excavating a Shipwrecked Marble Column Destined for the Temple of Apollo at Claros."

2025 Annual Meeting Updates

The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held January 2-5 in Philadelphia, PA. The meeting theme is “Archaeology and the Environment.” Once the post-meeting survey is completed, we will determine the structure and format of the 2025 conference, along with registration categories and rates. Updated information will be posted as it becomes available!

Uncovering Easter Island Special Offer!

Uncovering Easter Island
We know you loved Uncovering Troy and Uncovering Pylos, the previous publications in the Archaeological Institute of America’s Uncovering series. We are excited to bring you the newest edition, Uncovering Easter Island. Now, you can receive all three Uncovering publications with a minimum donation of $75.

Museum and Book Recommendations

Looking to visit a museum?
The AJA website keeps a list of current and upcoming museum exhibitions happening around the world. Check it out before planning your next museum visit. They also offer museum and book reviews that you can read and explore.

National Lecture Program

AIA Giving Day

April Virtual Lecture

2025 Annual Meeting

Uncovering Publication Special Offer

AJA Museum and Book Reviews

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Archaeology Magazine

ARCHAEOLOGY has been published continuously for 75 years by the Archaeological Institute of America, which is dedicated to supporting archaeological inquiry and to fostering the pursuit of knowledge about human heritage. The March/April 2024 issue of ARCHAEOLOGY features monumental structures that hunter-gatherers built more than 11,000 years ago across southeastern Turkey. Other stories include the discovery of an Anglo-Saxon king’s hall, painting the Parthenon, and warding off snakes in ancient Egypt.

American Journal of Archaeology

The AJA has set the standard for respected scholarship of Mediterranean archaeology since 1885. The April 2024 issue contains articles examining an Iron Age cemetery in the Jezreel Valley, bronze kitchenwares from Pompeii, rare gold-glass portraits, and malaria risk in Roman villa estates. Open-access content includes a study of polychromy on Etruscan terracotta urns and a review of an exhibition celebrating the ancient poet Enheduanna.

AIA 2023 Calendar

Explore the world of archaeology with the Archaeological Institute of America’s “A Year of Archaeology” calendar. Each month of the 2023 calendar features an archaeological photo from the AIA’s Photo Contest. All proceeds benefit the AIA’s Site Preservation Program.

interactive Digs

Follow an excavation project as it happens. Interactive Digs are an opportunity to see an excavation unfold in real time. Archaeologists post regular updates from the field, answer questions, and describe life on a dig.

AIA tours

Travel with an engaging and informative AIA Tours lecturer, plus trip managers and local guides. Each well-paced itinerary offers ample time at each site. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network of scholars and worldwide contacts.

field projects

Interested in participating in an archaeological project? The AIA has resources for people looking to get into the field through the Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin (AFOB).