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Preserving Archaeology in Bolivia: Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) Considers Renewing Bilateral Agreement to Protect Bolivian Archaeological Heritage

Thank you for supporting the preservation of Bolivian archaeological heritage by writing a letter to CPAC!

George F. Bass Awarded 2011 Bandelier Award

View the Archaeological Institute of America’s video tribute to Bandelier Award Honoree George Bass shown at the Third Annual AIA Gala.

Egyptian Government and International Coalition to Protect Egyptian Antiquities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egyp and the International Coalition to Protect Egyptian Antiquities have reached mutual agreement to cooperate on a comprehensive plan to protect Egypt’s heritage.

Archaeological Heritage Map of Ireland on Google Earth

As you visit these sites, remember that each year hundreds of irreplaceable archaeological sites are destroyed by unrestrained development, looting, the vagaries of war, and environmental changes.

Herzog Interview on Cave of Forgotten Dreams in ARCHAEOLOGY Magazine

Werner Herzog’s new film is a 3D documentary focusing on some of humankind’s earliest and most extraordinary paintings.

2011 AIA Spring Gala Highlights

View a photo gallery and video clips from the Archaeological Institute of America’s 2011 Spring Gala, which took place on April 26.

AIA Spring Gala in the News

Media coverage of the AIA Spring Gala

Archaeological Institute of America Gala

From the moment guests began arriving at the Archaeological Institute of America’s Spring Gala, the warmth of Ireland’s hospitality seemingly reached across the ocean.

Libyan Archaeological Sites

The Archaeological Institute of America and the US Committee of the Blue Shield call on the international community to protect the ancient sites and antiquities of Libya.

C. Brian Rose: Final Thoughts

I’ve just returned from Afghanistan but I wanted to write one final blog regarding the burning of the Koran by the Florida minister last month.

C. Brian Rose: Ghazni to Kabul

I’ve combined my last two days in Afghanistan into a single entry. Friday, we left Ghazni by helicopter for Kabul. Saturday, I had a meeting with Dr. Ashraf Ghani.

C. Brian Rose: Education in Ghazni

Thursday’s events fell into three groups. In the morning we attended the opening of a girls’ school in Ghazni that had been funded by the U.S. Embassy and implemented by the Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in conjunction with the Ghazi Department of Women’s Affairs.

C. Brian Rose: Ancient Monuments of Ghazni

Today was devoted exclusively to a tour of the ancient monuments of Ghazni, which stretch from perhaps as early as the Achaemenid or Persian period to the Timurid period in the early 16th century.

C. Brian Rose: A Tour of Ghazni

Early this morning we boarded a military helicopter and flew to Ghazni, nearly 150 km to the southwest of Kabul.

C. Brian Rose: The Archaeological Museum and Kabul University

My second full day in Kabul featured two highlights: a visit to the Kabul Archaeological Museum and a lecture at Kabul University.

C. Brian Rose: Notes from Afghanistan

C. Brian Rose, former President of the Archaeological Institute of America, shares his observations about Afghanistan during his current trip.

A Tribute to Donny George

Dr. Donny George, the former General Director of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, who did so much to defend its collections in the wake of the ouster of Saddam Hussein, died while visiting Toronto on March 11.

Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) Joint Statement on Egypt

In response to the recent reports on the situation in Egypt the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) and the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) released a joint statement.

A Message from AIA President Elizabeth Bartman about the Norton Legacy Society

Dear Friends of AIA, What is the Norton Legacy Society? Simply put, it is a means of donating to the AIA a portion of your estate upon your death. […]

AIA Online Excavation Outreach Contest Winner Announced

From February 2nd to 8th over 10,000 votes were cast online in the AIA’s first ever Excavation Outreach Contest.

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