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Statement from the Archaeological Institute of America Concerning the Looting of Artifacts in Egypt

We call on Egyptian authorities to do what they can to protect the irreplaceable archaeological and cultural material in their country. We applaud the Egyptian people for doing whatever they can to ensure the safety of sites, museums, and cultural objects.

Statement of Support for Egypt

The undersigned cultural heritage and archaeological organizations express their concern over the loss of life and injury to humans during the protests in Egypt this week. We support the desire of the Egyptian people to exercise their basic civil rights. We also share their concern about the losses to cultural heritage that Egypt has already sustained and the threat of further such losses over the coming days.

In Vino Veritas: Tales and Tastes of Tasmania

Archaeology enthusiasts, many of whom adore a good glass of wine, came out in droves in San Francisco on Tuesday, January 25, to explore the Australian island-state of Tasmania.

A New York Toast to Past President Brian Rose

The National Arts Club, overlooking New York’s Gramercy Park, set the stage last night for a surprise dinner in honor of AIA Past President C. Brian Rose.

Annual Meeting Election and Award Winners

The 112th Annual Meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America took place in San Antonio, Texas January 6-9. By all accounts, the Annual Meeting was a vibrant and compelling get-together and counts as our most important academic undertaking of the year. Kudos to Professor Garrett Fagan and the hard working members of the Program for the Annual Meeting Committee, who organized over 300 papers and sessions for the event.

Charitable IRA Rollover Signed into Law

President Obama has just signed into law the charitable IRA rollover. Take advantage of this tax benefit today by directing an IRA rollover to the AIA’s Annual Fund!

Interview: The Joy of Cretan Cooking

Chef-instructor Nikki Rose talks about the importance of protecting Crete’s natural and cultural resources—and how “green” the Minoans really were

Exploring Guatemala’s Mirador Basin

The Mirador Basin in northern Guatemala is one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world—but one of the least well known. On November 2, Idaho State University professor Richard […]

For the Readers and Fans of ARCHAEOLOGY Magazine: A Free Lecture with Renowned Maya Archaeologist Richard Hansen

Join us for a fascinating lecture at the American Museum of Natural History.

First AIA Soirée a Success

175 guests joined us in San Francisco on October 15th for our very first AIA Soirée at the Fairmont Hotel.

From Cyprus with Love

On Thursday, September 23, 2010, more than 325 friends of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) gathered at the Times Center in New York City to explore the rich history and culture of Cyprus.

Classical Archaeologist to Discuss Love Stories from Cyprus

Attend a special lecture and reception to honor the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus. Classical archaeologist Joan Breton Connelly will take us on a tour of Cyprus through an exploration of the great love stories from myth and history that are set on the island.

Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Re-launches Website

The AIA website has a new look and feel. Vivid images and streamlined navigation make it even easier for visitors to search for an event or lecture, join a Local Society, discover excavation opportunities, and learn about the Institute’s worldwide efforts to protect endangered archaeological sites.

2010 AIA and APA Joint Annual Meeting – Anaheim, CA

Thank you for joining us at the 2010 Joint Annual Meeting of the AIA and APA, which was the 111th Annual Meeting for the AIA and the 141st meeting of the APA. Over 400 archaeologists, classicists, epigraphers, art historians, and anthropologists presented their latest findings and discoveries from 2009 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel in sunny California.

ARCHAEOLOGY Receives NAC Gold Medal

The President, Board of Governors, and Archaeology Committee of the National Arts Club (NAC) awarded ARCHAEOLOGY, AIA’s award-winning popular magazine, its medal of Honor for Distinguished Coverage of the Field of Archaeology Worldwide.

2009 Annual Meeting a Success

The 2009 AIA and APA Joint Annual Meeting exceeded attendance expectations on every level! We welcomed more than 2,800 attendees to the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott making it the second largest in overall attendance after the Chicago in 2008.

Our October 2008 Blitz

This past October was a busy, exciting month for the AIA’s Outreach and Education Department.

2008: The Olympic Year

Brief History of the Games; Events; Importance of the Games; and Modern Digs, Ancient Finds

Harrison Ford Elected to AIA Board

“Indiana Jones” shows his commitment to real archaeology.

Overwhelming Response for Wilkie Lectureship

To honor our immediate past president, the AIA has established the Nancy C. Wilkie Lectureship in Archaeological Heritage.

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