Archaeological Institute of America

90th Annual Eastern States Archaeology Federation Conference (ESAF)
2023-10-26 09:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Oceanfront, 6600 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, 21842, United States
90th Annual Meeting, October 26-29, 2023, Ocean City, Maryland.
Conference Fees:
Registration: $45/US Dollars
Student Registration: $20
Saturday Banquet (Italian Buffet w/ vegetarian options):
$55 per person
Banquet Speaker: Dr. Julia King
Format
The Annual Meeting will be a hybrid format allowing both in-person and remote presentation and attendance over Zoom. Remote presentations will be pre-recorded. See the ESAF website for format and submission. In-person papers will be presented live

Second International Symposium on the ARCHAEOLOGY OF WESTERN ANATOLIA
2023-11-17 08:00 - 2023-11-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | Faculty of Letters of the Dokuz Eylül University (DEU) in Buca, Izmir, DEÜ Edebiyat Fakültesi Tınaztepe Yerleşkesi Adatepe Mah. Doğuş Cad. No: 207/M 35390 Buca/İZMİR/TÜRKİYE, Izmir, 1297984856, Turkey
We are glad to inform you that an international symposium on Archaeology and history of the Cayster (Küçük Menderes) Valley in south-eastern inland part of Izmir, Turkey will take place on November 17-18, 2023 on Zoom. Küçük Menderes (“Little Meander”), Cayster River or Kaystros River (Ancient Greek: Κάϋστρος, French: Caÿstre) or Caystrus River is a river south of İzmir, Turkey. It flows westward between the ranges of Mount Tmolos and Mount Messogis through “wide, thickly settled and productive” plains (Strabo 13.4.13). Cayster (Küçük Menderes) Valley had an economy based on agriculture in ancient and medieval times as well as today. Although the settlement history of the Cayster (Küçük Menderes) Valley begins with prehistoric times, it can be said with the help of archaeological data that the urbanization extends to the Hellenistic Period. Intended to bring together scholars of Greek, Roman and Byzantine archaeology to discuss a range of issues concerning Cayster (Küçük Menderes) Valley, this electronic conference is an excellent opportunity to increase our knowledge about this region. Papers engageging the following themes and topics are invited:
– Cayster (Küçük Menderes) Valley during the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods,
– Archaeological field projects in Cayster (Küçük Menderes) Valley,
– Ancient Greek, Latin and Byzantine authors and other textual as well as cartographic sources,
– Miscellanea.
On all themes and questions, all approaches and methods susceptible to bring some progress to our current knowledge are of course welcome: archaeology, ancient history, historical geography, epigraphy, numismatic, history of art, cultural anthropology etc. The symposium will take place virtually on Zoom. All the readings and discussions in our e-conference will be in English, and recorded for later viewing on YouTube. The proceedings of the symposium will be published in 2025. The symposium is free of charge.
We would be delighted, if you could consider contributing to our symposium and contact us with the required information below before September 9, 2023. Our e-mail address is: ergun.lafli@deu.edu.tr
The organizers seek to widen participation at this symposium, and would like to encourage colleagues from all parts of the world to attend. We kindly request that you alert any interested researches, colleagues and students within your research community who would be interested in participating at this e-conference, either by forwarding our first circular and poster through Academia, Researchgate, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other similar social media, or by printing them and displaying in your institution. Please share them also on your ListServs. We hope that you will be able to join us on Zoom, and look forward to seeing you!

Unmarked Grave Search of Dedan Kimathi Utilizing Archaeological Geophysical Techniques
2024-02-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | LOUICE LEAKEY AUDITORIUM, Address: Kipande Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi, county of nairobi, 40658- 00100. Nairobi,Kenya., Kenya
The “Unmarked Grave Search of Dedan Kimathi Utilizing Archaeological Geophysical Techniques” workshop, set to take place at the prestigious Louise Leakey Auditorium on February 29th, 2024, is a groundbreaking event aimed at leveraging advanced geophysical methods to uncover the final resting place of one of Kenya’s most revered freedom fighters, Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi.
This workshop represents a collaborative effort between leading experts in the fields of geophysics and archaeology, united in their quest to shed light on this historical mystery. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants will delve into the intricacies of archaeological geophysical techniques and their application in locating unmarked graves.
The significance of this endeavor cannot be overstated. Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi played a pivotal role in Kenya’s struggle for independence, symbolizing the resilience and determination of the Kenyan people in the face of oppression. Yet, the exact whereabouts of his grave remain unknown, leaving an important chapter of Kenya’s history shrouded in uncertainty.
By harnessing the power of cutting-edge geophysical technologies such as ground-penetrating radar, electromagnetic surveys, and resistivity imaging, participants will embark on a journey to unravel this mystery and honor the legacy of Dedan Kimathi. Under the guidance of seasoned experts, attendees will learn how these techniques can penetrate beneath the earth’s surface, revealing hidden structures and anomalies that may indicate the presence of a gravesite.
Moreover, this workshop serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of collaboration and innovation within the scientific community. By bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds, it fosters an environment of interdisciplinary exchange and collective problem-solving. Through shared knowledge and expertise, participants will explore new avenues for advancing the field of archaeological geophysics while paying homage to Kenya’s rich cultural heritage.
As participants engage in lively discussions and hands-on activities, they will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities inherent in the search for unmarked graves. Ultimately, the “Unmarked Grave Search of Dedan Kimathi Utilizing Archaeological Geophysical Techniques” workshop represents a significant step forward in the quest to uncover the truth behind this historical enigma and ensure that the legacy of Field Marshal Dedan Kimathi endures for generations to come.

Unmarked Grave Search of Dedan Kimathi Utilizing Archeological Geophysical Techniques
2024-02-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | LOUICE LEAKEY AUDITORIUM, Address: Kipande Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi, county of nairobi, 40658- 00100. Nairobi,Kenya., Kenya

Pithoi in the Archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean
2024-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Istanbul)
STUDIES ON PITHOS AS A STORAGE AND BURIAL VESSEL IN THE ANCIENT CLASSICAL AND BYZANTINE WORLD
Zoom details
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscO2tqDwrGNRlFl9z_wCGf1LI5IJAJZxJ
Meeting ID: 821 7456 7120.
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2024 Virtual Annual Meeting - American Research Center in Egypt
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19
2024 ARCE Annual meeting
Virtual Annual Meeting
If you couldn’t join us at the ARCE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, we hope you will join us for the ARCE Virtual Annual Meeting. The virtual meeting will be held on May 17-19, 2024, via Zoom. You’ll have the opportunity to view live presentations from leading scholars on topics related to Egyptian history, recent fieldwork, technological advances, and much more.
Register today for just $125: https://secure.everyaction.com/aWdvBVdR_E2GKc1ymV3TxA2
Virtual registrants will have access to our live virtual tour of Journey Through Time: Exploring the Coptic Museum’s Rich Legacy with Mary Missak on May 18th at 12 PM EST.
View the *Virtual Schedule:
https://click.everyaction.com/k/84125485/470542812/-93060125?nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMi8xLzYyNjQ1IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjgxY2I1ZDdhLWUwMDctZWYxMS05NmYzLTdjMWU1MjFiMDdmOSIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZ2xlbm5ybWV5ZXJAZ21haWwuY29tIg0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=_zIkYa9Eu79YnV8V6VyqqUvBy1U9CToZmvXLG24s_vY=&emci=6a563f29-6a02-ef11-96f3-7c1e521b07f9&emdi=81cb5d7a-e007-ef11-96f3-7c1e521b07f9&ceid=1666070
More information will be sent to speakers and registrants soon.
For assistance and inquiries, please email AMHelp@arce.org. Fee waivers are available for student members and early career scholars in financial need.
*Schedule Subject to change
American Research Center in Egypt
909 N Washington Street, Suite 320 | Alexandria, VA 22314
www.arce.org

Cultural Sustainable Tourism (CST) - 6th Edition
2024-05-28 09:00 - 2024-05-30 14:00 (Africa/Cairo) | online, Portugal, Maia, AK, 0000, Egypt
The conference focuses on sustainability in cultural tourism, addressing heritage preservation, environmental impact, economic impacts, digital integration, social development, green space, health promotion, and responsible waste management.
https://bit.ly/44RomQW

30th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists
2024-08-28 - 2024-08-31 | Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, 00185, Italy
The 30th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists will take place in Rome, Italy from 28 to 31 August 2024.
The call for papers is open until 8 February 2024.
Submit your abstract via the online system here: https://eaa.klinkhamergroup.com/eaa2024/
Further information on the scientific programme is available here. https://www.e-a-a.org/EAA2024/Programme.aspx?WebsiteKey=20b5538d-68f8-4056-9596-1ae1ce0ead47&hkey=fe6595a9-39e9-47f1-8159-520091f89dfa&Program=3#Program

6th Annual Missouri Egyptological Symposium
2024-09-20 14:00 - 2024-09-21 16:00 (America/New_York)
Come join us for the 6th Annual Missouri Egyptological Symposium, co-hosted by the American Research Center in Egypt – Missouri Chapter (ARCE-MO) and the Archaeological Institute of America – Central Missouri Chapter. Eight presenters will discuss their latest research on aspects of ancient Egyptian Archaeology, with a keynote address by Dr. Didi El-Behaedi (University of Missouri – Columbia).
All paper presentations will be held in person on Saturday, September 21st in Swallow Hall 101, at the University of Missouri – Columbia. The evening before, on September 20th, there will be a pre-conference social event at Hexagon Alley board game cafe in Columbia, with appetizers provided. Here you’ll have the chance to play a variety of board games inspired by ancient Egypt!
Free and open to the public!

Midwest Archaeological Conference
2024-10-16 08:00 - 2024-10-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Hotel & Conference Center, West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
The 2024 Midwest Archaeological Conference (MAC) will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! This year’s theme for the conference is Inspiring Students. A series of programs, workshops, and tours are being designed to engage the next generation of archaeologists. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association will hold their annual Symposium at the MAC conference on Saturday Oct. 19 – International Archaeology Day!

Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association Fall Symposium
2024-10-19 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
The 18th Annual Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association Fall Symposium is being held in conjunction with the Midwest Archeology Conference at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee on October 19th, 2024. The Symposium featured a review of the Association’s 2024 fieldwork and will include details of new historic shipwreck discoveries in the Great Lakes. Additionally, presentations about the Wisconsin Historical Society Maritime Archeology program’s 2024 season fieldwork and the new Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary’s 2024 season fieldwork will be given.
Founded in 1990, WUAA is a 501c3 citizen science and community history organization devoted to preserving Wisconsin’s submerged history.

La Arquelogía y la evolución de los Mitos en Las Américas.
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Parque Punta de Vacas Study Center, Las Heras, Mendoza, Argentina
Se describirá en una Conferencia como aportó la Arqueología a comprender en parte la evolución de los Mitos en las Américas. Posteriormente se desarrollará un “Taller del Fuego” en Parque de Estudio y Reflexión Punta de Vacas.

CFP: JIAAW Spring Symposium 2026
2025-03-03 | Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, Rhode Island Hall, Brown University, 60 George Street, Providence, RI, 02912, United States
The Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World (JIAAW) is accepting collaborative proposals for a symposium to be held in the spring semester of 2026. Joukowsky symposia are one- or two-day affairs organized around a topic relevant to the central mission of the Institute. This includes a core strength in archaeological and allied approaches to the study of the ancient Mediterranean and the Near East, complemented by scholarship focused on the ancient Americas and East Asian antiquity. Proposals should focus on either: 1) a geographical area of particular relevance to the JIAAW; or 2) a methodology or theme relevant to JIAAW research, while bringing together scholars working in a variety of regions, including (but not limited to) those relevant to the JIAAW.
Proposals should be submitted by a pair of scholars who practice in relevant disciplines, at least one of whom must hold a Ph.D. At least one organizer should be based outside Brown University; the other should be a JIAAW Academic Faculty member, Faculty Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow, or Ph.D. candidate or Graduate Student Fellow (ABD status only, in both cases). Proposal authors will serve as the organizers of the symposium, which will be held at Rhode Island Hall, the home of the JIAAW at Brown University. The JIAAW will cover all programming costs related to the event, including costs of travel and lodging for symposium organizers and all speakers at the event. JIAAW symposia typically have budgets of $15,000 to $30,000 and involve a mix of local, national, and international scholars.
Symposium organizers are encouraged to identify why the symposium is a good fit for the JIAAW and Brown University more broadly and to develop a plan for publication of the symposium, either in a special issue of a journal or an edited volume.
The proposal should include the following:
● A one- to two-page narrative outlining the scope and aims of the symposium and its potential impact on scholarship on archaeology and the ancient world
● A bibliography of relevant sources cited in the proposal (no more than 2 pages)
● A list of the names of 8-12 proposed speakers, including their current academic or professional affiliations
● Curriculum vitae of both organizers
Proposals will be evaluated by a committee of JIAAW Academic Faculty based on the following criteria:
● Innovativeness
● Potential impact on scholarship related to archaeology and the ancient world, including publication plans
● The synergy of the proposed lineup of speakers relative to the proposed topics
● The symposium’s relevance to the central mission of the JIAAW and potential links to other ongoing academic initiatives at Brown University
● The relevant experience of the organizers, their history of publication, and prior experience planning and overseeing conferences.
A successful proposal will demonstrate capacity to meaningfully impact scholarship on a particular topic, help create or support meaningful partnerships with colleagues at other institutions, while also enriching the greater intellectual community of archaeology and the ancient world at Brown University.
The 2026 symposium is being considered a pilot event and if successful will lead to further calls for supported symposia in the future. Questions and completed proposals should be directed to jiaaw@brown.edu. For full consideration, please submit proposals by March 3, 2025.

Alternate Realities: Reconsidering Power, History, and Representation - Mary L. Cornille
2025-03-21 09:00 - 2025-03-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The 41st Annual Mary L. Cornille (GRS ’87) Boston University Graduate Symposium on the History of Art & Architecture
Submissions due: February 1st, 2025
Symposium dates: March 21st – 22nd, 2025
Alternate Realities: Reconsidering Power, History, and Representation
The 41st anniversary of the Mary L. Cornille (GRS ’87) Boston University Graduate Symposium in the History of Art & Architecture invites proposals for papers exploring themes of alterity through critically interrogating dominant historical narratives, canonical art prejudices and hegemonic power structures in visual and material culture, and in the field of art history.
Alternate realities exist beyond the accepted canon and the archive within the field of art history. This symposium will give emerging scholars a platform to unearth, illuminate, and honor those narratives and voices that have been marginalized, silenced, or erased within the dominant historical record. As educators and museum professionals, we are constantly at risk of reifying the elite and hegemonic potential of cultural institutions. Mining the museum and excavating the archive are at the heart of this symposium, but to combat complacency and ignorance, histories and realities that have been pushed to the margins must also be recognized. We seek papers that center alternative, subversive and resistance-oriented worldviews proffered by artists and communities through strategies that amplify community truths, cultural beliefs, and oral traditions, while questioning accepted canonical and archival structures. In the pursuit of expanding our perception of what is real and true, some of the questions we may ask include: which people and places have been left out of the art historical narrative? What accepted ideas in art history can be dismantled, expanded, or eradicated? How can we, as scholars in the field, be proactive and shape the field to handle alterity?
Possible subjects include but are not limited to: critical fabulation, global modernisms, reassessing archives, restitution and repatriation, collecting practices and institutions, the innovation of institutional pedagogical practices; art academies; workshops; counter-colonial and decolonial practices; south-south alliances; reclaiming visual autonomy; myth-making; alternate mediums; alternate time frames.
Submissions should align with the goal of this symposium to center BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, feminist, and counter-colonial voices, fostering a space for these perspectives to resonate within the academy and beyond. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches, bringing together art history, philosophy, architectural history, cultural studies, literature, and more. We welcome submissions from graduate students at all stages and from any area of study in the global history of art and architecture. Papers must be original and unpublished. Please email as a single Word document: title, abstract (250 words or less), and CV to artsymp@bu.edu. The deadline for submissions is February 1st, 2025. Selected speakers will be notified in early February. Presentations will be 15 minutes in length, followed by a question-and-answer session and keynote lecture. The symposium will be held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.
This event is generously sponsored by Mary L. Cornille (GRS ’87). For more information, please visit our website or email artsymp@bu.edu.

Global Research Conference on Analog Electronics Sensors and Signal Processing (GRCSENSORS)
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-05 | Paris, France, Paris, France, Paris, France, paris, 62000, France
We would like to Invite you for our upcoming conference on
Global Research Conference on Analog Electronics Sensors and Signal Processing (GRCSENSORS) is going held at Paris, France during April 03-05, 2025

2025 ARCE Annual meeting
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, 335 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
ARCE’s Annual Meeting will take place from April 25-27, 2025, at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square.
Join us in San Francisco for an engaging blend of in-person presentations, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. Showcase your expertise and connect with a vibrant scholarly community as we delve into the wonders of Egyptian history, heritage, fieldwork, and technological advancements!
With lectures, panels, and dynamic discussions, the Annual Meeting offers an in-depth exploration of Egypt’s rich cultural heritage.
Discover a wide array of topics—from ancient Egypt to Islamic and Coptic studies, and cutting-edge discoveries—while engaging with leading Egyptologists and researchers.
Visit arce.org/annual-meeting to register and learn more. For assistance, please email AMHelp@arce.org.
American Research Center in Egypt
909 N Washington Street, Suite 320 | Alexandria, VA 22314
www.arce.org/

The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-18 | Sheffer Recital Hall, 285 E Broadway, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival is a juried international competition in the cultural heritage film genre, bringing you the world’s best films relating to the human past and our shared cultural heritage. These are great films for the whole family!
Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Eske Willerslev, will kick off the event at the Festival Banquet, on May 14, 2025, 6-9pm, at the Gordon Hotel in Eugene. This is followed by four days of juried films and videos on archaeological and indigenous topics, screened in the Sheffer Recital Hall at The Shedd Institute in Eugene. We plan other festival activities at other downtown venues as well. Event details are posted on TAC web site at archaeologychannel.org/festival.

IEREK
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | The American University in Emirates, Dubai, UAE, Academic City - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, --Choose One--, 503000, United Arab Emirates
Cultural theory, humanities, and social studies illuminate identity, representation, and human interaction. By dissecting power dynamics, globalization, and ethical dilemmas, these fields drive critical thinking and foster empathy. This conference focuses on media’s role in societal trends, evolving cultural practices, and preserving heritage while embracing technological advancements. It bridges humanities, technology, and environmental studies, addressing global challenges and inequalities to inspire interdisciplinary innovation and dialogue.
This conference will take place from September 9 to September 15, 2025, at the American University in the Emirates, Dubai. For inquiries, please contact us via email at cicrw@ierek-scholar.org.

Urban Regeneration and Sustainability (URS) - 6th Edition
2025-11-11 09:00 - 2025-11-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Italy, Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy, AK, 00123, India
The “Urban Regeneration and Sustainability” conference holds huge importance in today’s world. As cities face numerous challenges, such as quick urbanization, environmental degradation, and social inequality, it is crucial to address these issues through sustainable urban regeneration practices. That is why IEREK is hosting the sixth edition of the conference offering attendees a platform to learn, collaborate, highlight their projects, access resources, and enhance their reputation. By participating in this conference, attendees can gain valuable knowledge, make partnerships, and accelerate their efforts toward creating sustainable urban spaces.

Entangled Christianities (100-1500 CE)
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-26 | Orthodox Academy of Crete, Kolymvari, 73006, Greece
This conference explores the diverse manifestations of global Christianities from the early first to the mid-second Millennium CE and its “entanglement” with diverse local cultures and contexts. For example, what did it mean to be Christian in medieval Kiev? What enabled Christians in the Middle East to maintain their faith identity under Muslim domination? To what extent did Christianity lend a sense of homogeneity to its practitioners through its eclectic nature and vast global reach? We invite papers dealing with the theme of “entanglement” and the complex influences, interactions, and intersections within and between different varieties of global Christianity across the period 100–1500. The history of Christianity is not a monolithic narrative but a tapestry woven from diverse threads of doctrine, theology, practice, and belief. Entangled Christianities aims to unravel the individual threads that form this complex tapestry to gain a more nuanced understanding of the overall makeup of historical Christianity in its global contexts.

Egypt and Sudan: From Prehistory to the Present. An international conference supporting The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa exhibition on view at The Fralin Museum of Art
2026-02-27 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The event brings together a distinguished group of Egyptologists and Nubiologists to explore the historical, archaeological, and cultural trajectories of the Nile Valley through an interdisciplinary lens. The conference is part of the programming for the ongoing exhibition The World Between: Egypt and Nubia in Africa at The Fralin Museum of Art, University of Virginia (through May 31, 2026). It provides vital context to the themes of the exhibition and up-to-date insight on the sociopolitical developments and artistic transitions that shaped Egypt and Nubia over millennia.
This is a webinar attached to an in-person event. Registration is required.
https://virginia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0e3Iq_rkQpm7BtbgG0LaAQ#/registration

Baptism in Early Christianity and Baptismal Inscriptions in Asia Minor
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Orthodox Academy of Crete, Kolymvari, 73006, Greece
Water has been the central element of Christian baptism since the very beginnings of Christianity. Baptism has been part of Christianity from the start, as shown by the many mentions in the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline epistles. Baptism with water, whether by immersion or sprinkling, has always been the primary initiation ritual for Christians. But where did this ritual come from? And what did it mean? Although the term “baptism” is not today used to describe Jewish rituals(in contrast to New Testament times, when the Greek word βαπτισμός did indicate Jewish ablutions or rites of purification), the purification rites (or ֶוה ְק ִמ / מקווה; mikvah—ritual immersion) in Jewish law and tradition are similar to baptism, and the two have been linked. This e-meeting will focus on the following questions related to baptism in Early Christianity: how did people practice and understand baptism in Early Christian Minor, what kind of connotations did the baptismal use of water evoke in the Asian context, and what significance did baptism gain during the first centuries A.D.? Baptism seems to have been developed in the early years in close contact with the local religious context and the construction of baptisteries in the sixth century A.D. adapted local pagan elements of architecture. The Early Christian baptisteries featured water as the central element of baptism in an architecturally, ritually, and theologically reflected way.
In the study of baptism in Early Christian Asia Minor, we will especially focus on epigraphic evidence, which has been overlooked, whereas there is still a huge amount of material from excavations and museums in Turkey. Our aim is also to analyze the subject with literary sources and archaeological evidence to reconstruct the liturgy and the actions of early Christians, especially in ancient Anatolia. In this e-meeting, we only focus on baptismal inscriptions in Asia Minor between the fourth and sixth centuries A.D. and attempt to set out a comprehensive model for the study of Early Christian baptism in Asia Minor. It is also our intention to create a complete bibliography of previous publications on Early Christian baptism and baptismal inscriptions in Asia Minor.
We warmly invite contributions by scholars and graduate students from a variety of disciplines related to this subject. Intended to bring together scholars of Early Christian theology, Roman history, and Greek epigraphy to discuss a range of issues concerning this ritual’s characteristics, this video conference should be an excellent opportunity to increase our knowledge about this subject. The following theme groups are the main questions of the symposium, which are prescriptive:
-The origins and development of baptism in Asia Minor,
-Relevance and performance of baptism in Early Christian contexts in Asia Minor,
-Early Christian baptismal inscriptions in Asia Minor from archaeological field projects and museums,
-Etymology of Early Christian baptism,
-Ancient Greek and Latin textual sources on Early Christian baptism in Asia Minor,
-Hellenistic and Roman gravestones and other iconographic media depicting Early Christian baptism and baptismal inscriptions in Asia Minor,
-Miscellanea.
On these themes and questions, all approaches and methods susceptible to bringing some progress to our current knowledge are, of course, welcome: theology, ancient history, epigraphy, archaeology, history of art, cultural anthropology, etc. All the readings and discussions in our conference will be in English, and recorded for later viewing as a podcast on YouTube. The proceedings of the symposium will be published in 2028-29.
We would be delighted if you could consider contributing to our symposium and contact us with the required information below before October 1, 2025. Our e-mail addresses are: ztsiami@oac.gr and/or terracottas@deu.edu.tr
For all your queries concerning the symposium, our phone number is: +90.544.938 54 64. The organizers seek to widen participation at this symposium and would like to encourage colleagues from all parts of the world to attend. We kindly request that you alert any interested researchers, colleagues, and students within your research community who would be interested in participating in this conference, either by forwarding our first circular and poster through Academia, Researchgate, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other similar social media, or by printing them and displaying in your institution. Please share them also on your ListServs. We hope that you will be able to join us at the Orthodox Academy, and we look forward to seeing you!

There Is More to Egypt than Tut: Challenges for Egyptology and Egyptologists
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Florence, Florence, - None -, 9121, India
There Is More To Egypt than Tut: Challenges for Egyptology and Egyptologists
The Archaeological Institute of America, Westchester Society, and the New York chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt are pleased to present to present the following free online symposium “There Is More To Egypt than Tut: Challenges for Egyptology and Egyptologists.”
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM ET.
The program is hosted by the Rye Free Reading Room. To register click here.
The purpose of the symposium is to do exactly what the title expresses. King Tutankhamun is the universal face of Egypt to the world. Egypt is blessed with an abundance of art, architecture, and writing. But there is more to the study of Egypt than material objects.
The speakers in this symposium will address issues in chronology based on the First Intermediate Period, the Hyksos based on the Second Intermediate Period, race and Nubia, women and the relation of Egyptology to other “ologies.”
There will be a ten minute break between the third and fourth speakers.
Periodization and the creation of a new Egyptian History
Thomas Schneider, Professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern Studies (on leave 2023-7),
University of British Columbia
The conventional periodization of ancient Egyptian history as a sequence of ‘kingdoms’ and ‘intermediate periods’ (and subperiods, such as “the Ramesside period”, dynasties) is a legacy of the 19th and early 20th c., partially informed by a chronological grid conveyed in Manetho’s Aigyptiaca. This conventional sequencing of history is perpetuated in all recent histories of ancient Egypt, whose narratives and summary chronological tables make something appear historical that is mere practical convention. Despite the fact that Egyptological scholarship has fundamentally changed our understanding of Egyptian history over the past 100 years, the field has never attempted any alternative historical periodization that assesses phenomena of historical (dis)continuity and cohesion based on current knowledge. This lecture will discuss the importance of periodization as a historiographical tool and chart a way forward towards a new periodization of Egyptian history.
Prior to coming to University of British Columbia in 2007, he taught at multiple institutions. From 2018-20, he was Associate Vice President (International) at the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China. From 2016-7, he served in a part-time role as Advisor to the President at Quest University Canada. From 2014-8, he was a member of the UBC Senate and worked, among other projects, on a Responsible Conduct of Research Initiative by the Dean and Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. From 2021-2022, he was the founding Executive Director of the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts Colleges (PALAC). On January 1, 2023, he took up the position of Chief Executive of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (www.apru.org).
He is the founding editor of the “Journal of Egyptian History” (2008-2014) and was the editor of “Culture and History of the Ancient Near East” (Brill, 2006-2013) and “Near Eastern Archaeology” (American Schools of Oriental Research, 2012-2018).
There’s more to Egypt than Egyptians
Dani Candelora, College of Holy Cross
In Egyptology, the Hyksos are at best dismissed as an irrelevant blip in pharaonic power, and at worst vilified as the invading barbarians of Manetho’s narrative. Ongoing research, both reinvestigating well-known texts and uncovering new archaeological evidence, has shown that neither are accurate. Instead, the Hyksos were multicultural rulers with links to broader West Asian power networks, and their reigns influenced Egyptian culture in arenas from warfare to religion, technology to language. Despite being accepted as Egyptian kings by most Egyptians, and even respected by later Egyptian dynasties, the negative Theban political rhetoric has overwhelmingly colored the Hyksos’s treatment in the field. These kings are an important part of Egyptian history, and should be recognized for the legacy they left behind.
Danielle Candelora is the Assistant Professor of Classics and Egyptology at the College of Holy Cross. She received her B.A. from Brown University, her M.A. from the University of Chicago, Oriental Institute (now Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures), and her Ph.D. in Egyptian Archaeology from the University of Chicago, Oriental Institute (now Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures). Her dissertation was “Redefining the Hyksos: Immigration and Identity Negotiation in the Second Intermediate Period” and she has maintained that interest in her academic career. Her research and teaching interests are Immigration and Identity Negotiation, Egyptian/Near Eastern/Mediterranean Art, Architecture, Material Culture, and Archaeology, Interdisciplinary Theoretical Approaches to Identity, Border Construction and Maintenance, Strategic Use of Art and Architecture in Self Representation and Politics, Cross-Cultural Exchange of Artistic Motifs and Technological Transmission, Ancient Art and Archaeology in Museum Collections, Egyptian Intermediate Periods. She just published Immigration and Borders in Ancient Egypt. Elements in Ancient Egypt in Context, (Cambridge University Press) and is working on The Hyksos and Immigrant Communities in the Second Millennium BCE: Foreign Identities and Their Impact on Egypt.
True Colors: Racecraft in the Archaeology of Egypt and Sudan
Dr. Uroš Matić, University of Graz, Austria
This paper examines how ideas about “race” have shaped the study of ancient Egypt and Sudan from the nineteenth century to the present. Rather than treating race as a biological fact, it uses the concept of “racecraft” of Karen Fields and Barbara J. Fields to show how race developed as a changing set of assumptions and interpretations. Drawing on theories from the history and sociology of knowledge, especially the work of Ludwik Fleck, the study explores how racial thinking continued to influence archaeology even after it was officially rejected. Finally, the study reassesses changes in ancient Egyptian representations of Nubians. Earlier interpretations viewed the significant mid–Eighteenth Dynasty changes in Nubian iconography as artistic documentation of real physical features of newly encountered populations in Upper Nubia. In contrast, this paper demonstrates that these visual changes primarily reflect shifts in ancient Egyptian political and ideological strategies.
Uroš Matić is a lecturer in Egyptology at the Department of Classics, University of Graz. He specializes in war in ancient Egypt, ancient Egyptian interrelations, and settlement and gender archaeologies. Matić obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Münster in 2017 and received two prizes: the Philippika Prize of Harrassowitz (2018) and the Best Publication Award of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2020).
He held a P.R.I.M.E. fellowship from the German Academic Exchange Service (2018–2019) and grants from the Foundation for Postgraduates in Egyptology in Vienna (2016 and 2022). From 2019 to 2023, he worked as a researcher at the Austrian Archaeological Institute and in 2025 as a senior fellow at the College for Social Sciences and Humanities in Essen.Since 2026, he has been a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, studying the agency of spoils of war in ancient Egypt.
His most recent publications include Aftermath of War in Ancient Societies (Oxbow Books, 2026) and Bodies that Mattered: Ancient Egyptian Corporealities (Sidestone Press, 2025). He has taught at the Universities of Münster, Vienna, Graz, and Innsbruck.
Women of a Fractured State: First Intermediate Period Women’s Agency and Visual Literacy
Sue Kelly, Czech Institute of Egyptology, Charles University, Prague.
The dissolution of Old Kingdom centralised authority catalysed a profound evolution in women’s visual literacy, unique in Egyptian history. While Memphite tradition governed female figures through rigid, passive constraints, the fracturing of state control during the First Intermediate Period allowed women’s iconography to deviate from established canons, reflecting a more expansive visual vocabulary.
This lecture examines the emergence of female agency through the deliberate manipulation of artistic codes. Rather than a byproduct of provincialism, this transition reflects a systematic shift in women’s funerary representation. Six iconographic transitions: the adoption of male-coded striding postures; the inclusion of authoritative attributes like the staff and ankh; the renegotiation of spatial positioning on monuments; the representation of expanding social categories; the integration of active gestures; and rare chromatic anomalies, such as using red skin to signify female vitality are examined.
Furthermore, these self-presentations provide textual records of women adopting both ‘ideal’ and ‘career’ biographies—the dual pillars of Egyptian self-thematisation. By adopting these new modes of representation, women challenged Old Kingdom decorum and asserted a sophisticated, distinct presence in the visual record. These are, fundamentally, ancient female voices articulating how they chose to be commemorated for eternity.
Sue Kelly is an Egyptologist and early-career researcher whose work sits at the intersection of social theory and the material record. Her research focuses on the ‘Social Power’ of ancient Egyptian women, across the dynasties one through to eleven., employing a data-driven approach to reconstruct the agency, influence, and contributions of women within the complex hierarchy of the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period. Her overarching aim is to continue the longitudinal study to map developments, transitions, and changes across the four different political environments: state formation, maturation, collapse, and reunification.
Her book, Unveiling Female Social Power (c. 3080–2180 BCE), serves as a testament to this methodology. By conducting a statistical analysis of female titles, Dr. Kelly challenges long-standing narratives that have historically marginalized women’s roles in Egyptian statehood. Her work demonstrates that female agency was not a peripheral phenomenon but a vital, functioning component of the socio-political infrastructure, measurable through the distribution of titles and the management of elite resources.
Dr. Kelly earned her PhD in 2021 and completed her initial post-doctoral fellowship in 2023 at Macquarie University, Sydney. She is currently concluding a prestigious Marie Curie Actions Fellowship at the Czech Institute of Egyptology.
There’s nothing new about that! How Egyptology can offer fresh perspectives on contemporary scientific and societal challenges
Frederik Rogner, Vienna, Austria
At the dawn of Egyptology’s third century, Egyptologists have both successfully received and adapted approaches from other fields, and themselves developed hypotheses and methods which can be fruitfully applied to the study of diverse cultural phenomena, far beyond the boundaries of Egyptology and of ancient Egypt. At the same time, Egyptological outreach that is deliberately aimed at the wider academic community and tries to actively contribute to ongoing interdisciplinary discourses, remains rather low.
This paper addresses these issues, with a particular view to the scientific and societal relevance and potential of humanities at large. I will conclude by addressing two areas where insights from Egyptology can offer perspectives and strategies for better understanding (and, as a result, dealing with) seemingly ‘new’ challenges in contemporary society, namely AI driven image production and expressions of political power.
Frederik Rogner has obtained his BA in Ancient Civilizations and his MA in Egyptology and in Classical Archaeology from the University of Basel. In 2019 he completed his binational doctoral studies at the University of Basel and the École Pratique des Hautes Études – Université Paris Sciences et Lettres. His PhD thesis deals with issues of visual narrativity and pictorial storytelling and their application in the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom. He was a member of the Graduate school of Eikones, the Center for the Theory and History of the Image in Basel. Rogner’s research interests include multimodal synergies of pictures and writing in ancient Egypt, the semantics of form and layout in two- and three-dimensional space, and the use of images as communicative tools throughout human history. He has conducted several research projects at the Netherlands Institute for the Near East (Leiden) and at the University of Geneva. He currently holds a position in the Austrian federal administration.
Contact Information:
Dr. Peter Feinman
President
AIA Westchester Society
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Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education
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Why Has African Archeology Been Ignored
2026-05-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Deepening our understanding of African heritage often starts in spaces that celebrate our history, but while museums house these stories, it is archaeology that unearths them.
While the world is well-acquainted with the architectural wonders of the Mediterranean and the Near East, the vast archaeological landscape of the African continent has often remained on the periphery of global conversation. This session is designed to explore the structural, logistical, and historical reasons behind this gap in our shared human story.
From the complexities of preserving heritage in diverse climates to the economic challenges of long-term excavation, we will look at the practical hurdles that have shaped the field of African archaeology, highlight the groundbreaking work currently being done to bring these ignored narratives back into the global spotlight, and explore opportunities for youth in Africa to participate in fieldwork across the continent and build careers in heritage preservation, culture advocacy, and archaeology.
Join us this May and connect with a continental and international community of storytellers, historians, archaeologists, culture advocates and heritage enthusiasts working to ensure Archaeology in Africa takes center stage in global discourse.
What to Expect:
1. The Logistical Landscape: An overview of the unique challenges of archaeological research on the continent.
2. Beyond the Surface: A look at sophisticated ancient African innovations in metallurgy, urban planning, and trade.
3. The Tech Revolution: How new technologies like satellite imaging and 3D mapping are revealing sites that were previously inaccessible.
4. Future Directions: A discussion on the importance of diversifying the global archaeological record for a more complete understanding of history.

Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology (CRITA)
2026-09-12 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
AIA-Nashville Society is excited to invite you to Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology (CRITA) on September 12, 2026! Organized by the Tennessee Division of Archaeology, this special program will be held in person from 9:00-3:30 at the Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville, Tennessee. See details below for free parking information. With morning and afternoon talks, this free day-long showcase is open to the public, bringing together professional archaeologists, students, and the interested public to learn about recent research into Tennessee’s archaeological heritage. This event is free and does not require registration.
More info: https://bit.ly/CRITA-2026
See website above for venue information, morning and afternoon program abstracts, and associated events.
Due to the January 2026 ice storm, CRITA has been rescheduled to September 12, 2026!
Full website link: https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/arch-archaeology/current-research-in-tennessee-archaeology–crita-/2026-crita-program.html

Symposium Vesuvianum: Slavery and Humanity Revisited: The Impact of Slave Systems on Personal Experience
2026-10-07 12:00 - 2026-10-11 13:00 (Europe/Rome) | Villa Vergiliana, Via Cuma 320, Bacoli, NA, 80070, Italy
Organizers: John Bodel, Brown University; William Owens, Ohio University; Roberta Stewart, Dartmouth College
In his 1965 book Sklaverei und Humanität, Joseph Vogt offered a description of Roman slavery in which the enslaved accommodated themselves to the moral universe created by their enslavers. A dozen years later Moses Finley delivered a riposte to Vogt in a lecture at the Collège de France on “Slavery and Humanity,” in which he insisted on “a sharp distinction between more or less humane treatment of individual slaves by individual masters and the inhumanity of slavery as an institution”. Finley considered “the ambiguity inherent in slavery” to be “an excellent starting-point from which to examine the theme” but in the end concluded that the topic, “slavery and humanity, is plunged into the centre of modern moral and ideological controversy, as much a field for the philosopher and the theologian as for the historian” (Ancient Slavery and Modern Ideology, p. 122).
Now, nearly fifty years after Finley’s pronouncement, we propose to return to the issue of slavery and humanity and to convene a group of scholars with diverse interests and methodologies to consider the impact of ancient Mediterranean slave systems on persons, both the enslaved and the enslavers. What effect did systemic slavery have on the personal experiences and worldview of enslavers and the enslaved in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern societies? What new insights into this question can be gained through methodologies developed over the past fifty years? Of particular relevance to the focus on persons are the distortions in the archive created by systems of domination. Such distortion is especially true for ancient Mediterranean slavery. Consideration of an enslaved person’s point of view often entails reading the ancient archive against the grain and increases our reliance on the comparative method and other heuristic devices as well as our obligation to employ them self-consciously and critically.
We solicit papers that consider any aspect of human experience in ancient Mediterranean or Near Eastern slavery. Possible topics include: the contexts of economic activity and social relations; affectual relations among the enslaved and between enslavers and enslaved; modes of resistance or accommodation; solidarity among the enslaved and among enslavers; religion and other aspects of cultural memory among the enslaved; trauma, or the psychic assault of enslavement and its consequences.
The symposium will include three and a half days of papers and discussion. Papers will be 25-30 minutes long with time for discussion. The schedule will also include visits to selected sites nearby. Meals and housing will be provided by the Villa Vergiliana (a bed in a double room with breakfast and dinner is approximately €70 a day; single rooms are available at private hotel/B&B accommodations within walking distance of the Villa). Those staying at the Villa should also figure in the cost of Vergilian Society membership ($35 for the year). In addition, there may be a modest registration fee, dependent on outside funding, to help defray the cost of lunches and other conference activities.
Confirmed participants include: Seth Bernard (University of Toronto), Ronald Charles (University of Toronto), Chris DeWet (University of Pretoria), Deborah Kamen (University of Washington), Sarah Levin-Richardson (University of Washington), David Lewis (University of Edinburgh) and Lauren Petersen (University of Delaware).
Please submit abstracts (300-400 words) to William Owens (owensb@ohio.edu) by February 15, 2026.
The organizers will get back to you during the first week of March.
