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SUMMARY:AIA Archaeology Hour April 2026: Ecology and Slavery in St. Croix
DESCRIPTION:Join the AIA for as Justin Dunnavant (UCLA) presents the final AIA Archaeology Hour talk of the 2025-2026 season: “Ecology and Slavery in St. Croix.” \nThis presentation will be given at 8pm Eastern/7pm Central/6pm Mountain/5pm Pacific. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-archaeology-hour-april-2026-ecology-and-slavery-in-st-croix/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
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SUMMARY:Archaeology-Hour Screening: Ecology and Slavery in St. Croix
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person screening and informal discussion of the Archaeology Hour talk by Justin Dunnavant (UCLA). \nThe development of plantation slavery radically transformed societies and environments in the Americas. In this talk\, Dunnavant will delve into the colonial practice of coral mining and its environmental impacts in the Danish West Indies. Drawing from archaeological\, historical\, and environmental data\, Dunnavant reveals how the use of coral as the dominant construction material for colonial buildings left a lasting legacy on the landscape and seascape that is still evident today on the island of St. Croix. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/archaeology-hour-screening-ecology-and-slavery-in-st-croix/
LOCATION:Whitman College Maxey Hall 207\, 173 Stanton St.\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Davies":MAILTO:daviessh@whitman.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T183000
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SUMMARY:Social Justice and Archaeology at the Bade Museum
DESCRIPTION:Since the recent global pandemic\, the Bade Museum has hosted a variety of online talks focused on the ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern world on a variety of themes related to modern social justice issues. Together with various partner institutions\, but always the Archaeological Research Facility at UC Berkeley\, staff has hosted over five and a half years of scholarly talks\, all of which are posted on our YouTube channel\, https://www.youtube.com/@bademuseum. While limited few can watch the talks through live streaming\, most views come later after each zoom video is uploaded to the web. In less than 6 years\, these videos have well over 50\,000 views\, a number that cannot be replicated in person. While topics like new approaches to ancient Nubia\, unsilencing the archives\, women and gender in the ancient world\, Phoenician women and gender in the homeland and diaspora\, and Disability in the ancient Middle East and Mediterranean might seem anachronistic; junior scholars and scholars on the margins of their fields have shown that they can study and publish work on antiquity relevant to modern issues while they themselves are breaking barriers in presenting their work to a globalized audience.\nA lecture by Dr. Aaron Brody\, Robert and Kathryn Riddell Professor of Bible and Archaeology and Director of the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology. We will begin at Berkeley time\, 5:10pm\, at the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology – 1798 Scenic Ave\, Berkeley\, CA.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/social-justice-and-archaeology-at-the-bade-museum/
LOCATION:Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology\, 1798 Scenic Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Alice Ziegler":MAILTO:ziegler@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000
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CREATED:20250922T150144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T150537Z
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SUMMARY:Landscapes of Time and Memory: Foragers in the Mojave Desert 4
DESCRIPTION:Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureship
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/landscapes-of-time-and-memory-foragers-in-the-mojave-desert-4/
LOCATION:Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology\, 60 George St.\, Providence\, RI\, 02912\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="AIA":MAILTO:lectures@archaeological.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
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CREATED:20250922T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T150537Z
UID:10008668-1776969000-1776974400@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Digging in Circles: Miami's Prehistoric Legacy 2
DESCRIPTION:Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureship
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/digging-in-circles-miamis-prehistoric-legacy-2-2/
LOCATION:TBA (Rochester)\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="AIA":MAILTO:lectures@archaeological.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20260323T180150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T180150Z
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SUMMARY:Pilgrims and Co-Presence in the Sanctuary of Diana Nemorensis
DESCRIPTION:Local Annual AIA Lecture. Pizza lunch will be served!
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/pilgrims-and-co-presence-in-the-sanctuary-of-diana-nemorensis/
LOCATION:McCune Conference room\, HSSB 6020\, UCSB\, Santa Barbara\, California\, 93117\, United States
GEO:34.4141186;-119.8503209
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20250922T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T150538Z
UID:10008669-1777050000-1777055400@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:TBA (Albany)
DESCRIPTION:Martha Sharp Joukowsky Lectureship Time TBA
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/tba-albany/
LOCATION:TBA (Albany)\, Albany\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="AIA":MAILTO:lectures@archaeological.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T183000
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CREATED:20250922T150146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T175651Z
UID:10008670-1777050000-1777055400@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Stress\, Sex and Death: Health and Survival in the Context of Medieval Famine and Plague
DESCRIPTION:The Ann Santen Endowed Lecture Time TBA
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/nlp-toronto-2026/
LOCATION:TBA (Toronto)\, Toronto
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20250813T154742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T185748Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Shanti Morell-Hart: “Beyond the Swidden: Mesoamerican Agricultural Practices Past\, Present\, and  Future”
DESCRIPTION:Doris Z. Stone New World Archaeology Lectures \nHow do we understand human negotiations of variable ecologies from the perspective of deep time\, and identify historical shifts in these dynamics? How does such research help us to understand societal “collapse” as it has been framed by so many scholars (often outside of historical ecology and archaeology)? What cautionary tales or routes to innovation can we draw from these understandings? In this talk I address recent studies in Mesoamerica on ancient agriculture\, as well as resilient features of human practice in negotiating tropical landscapes. I focus on several areas where I have carried out archaeological research in Guatemala\, Mexico\, and Honduras\, with an emphasis on the analysis of plant residues. Broadly\, I consider: How can we negotiate productivity and sustainability (through many cultural and natural definitions)? What alternate farming solutions can we offer\, based in archaeological research and understandings of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK)? In this talk\, I address contemporary issues in Mesoamerica\, from the home garden\, to the milpa\, to the forest. What new agricultural strategies in tropical Mesoamerica have been inspired- – or discouraged– by ancient practices? What additional strategies might we consider in an era of radical environmental change?
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/beyond-the-swidden-mesoamerican-agricultural-practices-past-present-and-future-2/
LOCATION:University of Dayton\, 300 College Drive Ave\, SC 114\, Dayton\, OH\, 45469\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorian Borbonus":MAILTO:aiadaytonsociety@gmail.com
GEO:40.4172871;-82.907123
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20251124T164846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T164846Z
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SUMMARY:Megiddo: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Zachary Dunseth\, University of California – San Diego will deliver the Kershaw Lecture. A reception and chance to talk with the speaker will be held afterwards.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/megiddo-past-present-and-future-2/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.archaeological.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/megiddo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20250922T151325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T175859Z
UID:10008671-1777136400-1777141800@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Dung and Desert Copper: Environmental archaeology at the macro- and microscale
DESCRIPTION:Kershaw Lectures in Near East Archaeology Time TBA
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/nlp-st-louis-2026/
LOCATION:TBA (St. Louis)\, St. Louis\, MO
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
GEO:38.6270025;-90.1994042
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20260227T114151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T143537Z
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SUMMARY:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Tours Led by Harvard Students
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, 02138\nAvailable during the Harvard academic year Sundays at 1:00 pm\, October 5\, 2025–April 26\, 2026. See blackout dates.*\n*Blackout dates: November 30\, 2025–January 25\, 2026\, March 15\, 2026 and March 22\, 2026 \nThis free tour\, led by Harvard students\, explores the Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient World exhibition and how the movement of goods\, peoples\, and ideas around the ancient Mediterranean transformed the lives and livelihoods of people at all levels of society. Touch replicas and smell “ancient” scents as the students bring the past alive. \nVisitors may drop in at the scheduled times. No reservation is required. Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 45 minutes.\nGroups of 10 or more may contact reservations to request other times. Please complete the reservation request form.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/harvard-museum-of-the-ancient-near-east-tours-led-by-harvard-students-2/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, 6 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20250922T151325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T151926Z
UID:10008672-1777395600-1777401000@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Dress
DESCRIPTION:The Barbara Tsakirgis Memorial Lecture Time TBA
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/the-archaeology-of-ancient-greek-dress-3/
LOCATION:TBA (Rockford)\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="AIA":MAILTO:lectures@archaeological.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20250924T145802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T145802Z
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SUMMARY:New Insights into Changing Lifeways in Ancient Nubia
DESCRIPTION:Brenda J. Baker\, PhD\nProfessor of Anthropology\nCenter for Bioarchaeological Research\nSchool of Human Evolution and Social Change \n“New Insights into Changing Lifeways in Ancient Nubia”\nThe Bioarchaeology of Nubia Expedition (BONE) focuses on the area between the Fourth and Fifth Cataracts of the Nile River in northern Sudan\, enriching our understanding of the extent to which people peripheral to core areas where state-level societies operated were integrated. Interconnections are evident from the Kerma period (c. 2500-1500 BCE) on\, incorporating exotic items such as carnelian and Red Sea mollusc shell beads and Egyptian vessels\, though local craft production is evident. Analysis of strontium isotopes from tooth enamel shows a decrease in mobility throughout the Kerma period in this area\, likely reflecting a shift in subsistence practices. Late Meroitic through Post-Meroitic period burials from the Qinifab School site cemetery (used c. 250-1450 CE) include extra-local items indicative of continuing access to far-flung exchange networks despite the construction of a network of stone-walled forts in the region and evidence of conflict commencing during this time. Inclusion of archery equipment in the graves of several males coincides with high rates of trauma reflecting interpersonal violence. These trends suggest that the disintegration of the Meroitic empire led to ongoing incursions and that control by the kingdom of Makuria and conversion of the local populace to Christianity was fraught. Avulsion of lower incisor teeth in nearly 10% of adult males and females became a new marker of identity in late Meroitic to medieval people of the region and new work reveals that tattoos were also far more common in ancient Nubia than previously recognized. \nBiography\nBrenda J. Baker is a professor of anthropology in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change\, a core faculty member of the Center for Bioarchaeological Research and curator of the ancient Nubian collections housed at ASU. She directs the Bioarchaeology of Nubia Expedition (BONE) in northern Sudan and is the founding co-editor-in-chief of Bioarchaeology International (2015-present). Baker taught previously at Tufts University (1992) and Minnesota State University Moorhead (1993-94)\, and was director of the Repatriation Program and curator of Human Osteology at the New York State Museum from 1994-1998. She has served on the Executive Committee of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (2012-2015)\, as an associate editor of the International Journal of Paleopathology (2010-2015) and Journal of Human Evolution (2020-present)\, and was a founding Steering Committee member of the Western Bioarchaeology Group (2012-2022). She is also a founding member of the American-Sudanese Archaeological Research Cener\, serving on its advisory panel (2017-present). Baker’s teaching includes upper-division undergraduate courses such as the Global History of Health\, Life and Death in Ancient Egypt\, Bioarchaeology\, undergraduate and graduate courses in human osteology\, and graduate courses in Paleopathology\, Children and Childhood in the Past\, Nubian Bioarchaeology\, and field methods. \nRegistration is required. Follow this link to register: https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/VrIBqv9sQ_CwgC39LZu8MQ#/registration
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/new-insights-into-changing-lifeways-in-ancient-nubia/
LOCATION:Zoom\, 4985 SW 74th Court\, Miami\, FL\, 33155\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program,Education,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah 'Gigi' Brazeal":MAILTO:sbrazea@asu.edu
GEO:35.5174913;-86.5804473
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T182823Z
UID:10009039-1777917600-1777921200@www.archaeological.org
SUMMARY:Spectacles of Cultural Heritage Destruction in Global Media
DESCRIPTION:Charles Eliot Norton Memorial Lectureship
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/spectacles-of-cultural-heritage-destruction-in-global-media-2/
LOCATION:https://www.archaeological.org/event/spectacles-of-cultural-heritage-destruction-in-global-media-2/
CATEGORIES:AIA Lecture Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
CREATED:20260114T155607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155607Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: La Chimera
DESCRIPTION:Please join the local chapter of the AIA (Archaeological Institute of America) for a screening of the award-winning film\, La Chimera (2023). \nA masterpiece of magical realism\, this independent-film (written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher) will take us on a journey through multiple afterlives… the ancient erupting through the modern. The fable follows a rumpled English archaeologist named Arthur\, and his merry\, wayward crew of tombaroli — who survive by looting ancient-Etruscan tombs. Yet there are larger quests involved. They are at once mythic\, illusory\, and unobtainable\, and they bring into collision the worlds of antiquities-trafficking\, the priceless-priced\, and the search for lost love. \nThere will be an informal reception with popcorn\, cookies\, and non-alcoholic beverages at 5:30pm. The film will begin at 6pm and will be followed by another opportunity to mingle and converse. This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Whitman College History Department.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/film-screening-la-chimera/
LOCATION:Whitman College\, Kimball Theatre\, 324 Boyer Ave\, Walla Walla\, WA\, 99362\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Discoveries in the Anubis-Mountain Royal Necropolis at Abydos
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\n3:30 pm EST\nIn-person only at the Penn Museum\, Anthro Classroom 345\nNo registration required \nSpeaker: Prof. Josef Wegner\, Curator Penn Museum. Professor of Egyptian Archaeology\, Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures\, University of Pennsylvania \nTitle: New Discoveries in the Anubis-Mountain Royal Necropolis at Abydos \nAbstract:\nThe most recent excavations of the University of Pennsylvania Museum at South Abydos have revealed new evidence for the long-term development of the royal necropolis anciently known as Anubis-Mountain. Initiated by King Senwosret III\, ca. 1850 BCE the site continued to develop over several centuries with additional tombs added by kings of the late Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period. Fourteen royal tombs have now been identified. The recent (January 2025) discovery of a large Second Intermediate Period royal tomb has added new evidence on this later group of kings that includes Woseribre Seneb-Kay whose tomb and burial was excavated in 2014. Expanding excavations in recent seasons have provided new insights into how\, and why\, the Anubis-Mountain necropolis continued to attract kings from ca. 1850-1600 BCE. \nOngoing excavations at South Abydos in the royal necropolis named Anubis-Mountain in ancient times are adding new insights into the development of this site. Tombs of fourteen kings are now known. The most recent discoveries include a new tomb\, the largest yet identified of the Second Intermediate Period. Other results are helping to explain how and why Anubis-Mountain became an important royal burial ground ca. 1850-1600 BCE. \nSpeaker Bio:\nJosef Wegner is Professor of Egyptian Archaeology\, and current Department Chair in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also Curator in the Egyptian Section of the Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. He received his PhD in 1996 on the topic of the development of the Osiris cult at Abydos. He has been excavating at Abydos since 1994 were he and his team have been documenting the ruins of the funerary complex of Pharaoh Senwosret III of Egypt’s 12th Dynasty. These excavations include the Middle Kingdom town of Wah-Sut as well as the royal cemetery named Anubis-Mountain. Discoveries at Anubis Mountain include the tomb of King Seneb-Kay\, as well as other tombs of rulers of the Abydos Dynasty. Dr. Wegner’s work has focused primarily on the archaeology of Egypt’s Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period. Dr. Wegner’s books include: The Mortuary Temple of Senwosret III at Abydos (2007); Archaism and Innovation\, Studies in the Culture of Middle Kingdom Egypt (2007); Akhenaten and Tutankhamun: Revolution and Restoration (2009); The Sphinx that Travelled to Philadelphia: the Story of the Colossal Sphinx of Ramses the Great in the Penn Museum (2015); The Sunshade Chapel of Princess Meritaten from the House of Waenre of Pharaoh Akhenaten (2016); King Seneb-Kay’s Tomb and the Necropolis of a Lost Dynasty at Abydos (2021). Together with Dr. Jennifer Wegner and other members of the Penn Museum’s Egyptian Section\, Dr. Wegner is co-curator of the soon to open (2026) reinstallation of the Museum’s Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries. \n******************\nLectures are FREE to ARCE Members\, $7 for University of Pennsylvania Museum Members and UPenn Staff and Faculty\, $5 for Students with ID\, and $10 for the general public.\nLight refreshments served starting at 3pm. \n******************\nThe American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is a private\, nonprofit organization founded in 1948 by a consortium of educational and cultural institutions to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture\, foster broader knowledge among the general public\, and strengthen American-Egyptian cultural ties. The ARCE Pennsylvania Chapter (ARCE-PA) is the local branch of the national institution. We host monthly events including scholarly lectures\, Egyptian-themed workshops\, social events\, and guided tours of the Penn Museum’s Egyptian galleries. For more information or to learn about the perks of membership\, please send an e-mail to info@arce-pa.org\, or visit our website at www.arce-pa.org.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/new-discoveries-in-the-anubis-mountain-royal-necropolis-at-abydos/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:Online conference on worked shells in the ancient world. Material\, use\, typology\, chronology and contexts in honour of Jean-Paul Descœudres\, University of Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nWe are glad to inform you that an international e-conference on worked shells in the ancient world (material\, use\, typology\, chronology and context) will take place on May 20\, 2026 on Zoom.us. This forthcoming online meeting will be an archaeomalacological workshop in honour of Jean-Paul Descœudres from the Universities of Geneva and Sydney. Papers are invited to present evidence of human collection and modification of shells from all over the ancient world (especially the Mediterranean) and over a large chronological range (from Prehistory to Antiquity with a focus on the Roman world). We are interested in worked shells rather than those used as food or as environmental indicators. Our subject groups are as follows: Phylum Mollusca\, mollusc shells\, mother-of-pearl\, purple-dye production\, archaeomalacology\, archaeozoology\, archaeological raw materials\, archaeological artefacts\, archaeological small finds\, archaeological science\, conservation of archaeological shells\, physical anthropology\, osteoarchaeology\, bioarchaeology\, palaeohistology\, ancient history\, history of art and cultural anthropology etc.\nAn abstract of the proposed contribution should be sent to the organizers by February 1\, 2026 at the latest. The Proceedings of the conference will be published in a forthcoming issue of the journal “Mediterranean Achaeology”\, cf. .\nAncient worked shells were found in relatively large quantities in the entire Mediterranean\, from Spain to Syria and Egypt to France\, where they were manufactured between the Neolithic and Medieval periods. However\, the spectrum of the worked shells recovered from Anatolia\, the Near East\, the Black Sea area and the Balkans is very varied\, and reflects different characteristics of ancient daily life. In this conference papers dealing with ancient artefacts or objects manufactured from shells or mother of pearl will be included. The main material groups made by shells are as follows: items connected to personal grooming\, artefacts used for spinning or in pottery decoration\, artefacts related to cosmetics\, jewellery\, combs\, pins for clothing and women’s hair\, items related to dressmaking and textile (particularly sewing needles\, weaving implements or buttons)\, amulets and other magical items\, knife handles\, frames of various kinds (e.g.\, of mirrors)\, furniture (including fittings\, wood sidings and inlayed decoration)\, boxes\, plaques\, liturgical and religious items (e.g.\, crosses and reliquaries)\, half-finished products and miscellanea.\nSo far the study of this material group has been overlooked\, whereas there is still a huge amount of unpublished material from excavations\, field surveys and museums in the entire ancient world. There is a regular conference series of the ICAZ Archaeomalacology Working Group (AMWG; cf. ) which includes almost all periods and areas. In our e-meeting in 2026 we attempt to set out a comprehensive model for the study of worked shells\, including their definition\, typology\, chronology\, contexts\, function\, regional characteristics\, production and distribution patterns in the ancient world\, and more particularly in the Mediterranean\, the Near East\, the Black Sea area and the Balkans. The increasing number of recent finds in these areas over the last thirty years\, thanks to the development of preventive archaeology\, has tended to challenge our previous observations and assumptions on worked shells.\nIt is also our intention to create a complete bibliography of previous publications on worked shells for several areas and chronologies.\nWe warmly invite contributions by scholars and graduate students from a variety of disciplines related to this material group. Intended to bring together scholars of instrumenta archaeology to discuss a range of issues concerning this material group’s characteristics\, this video conference should be an excellent opportunity to increase our knowledge about ancient worked shells. The following theme groups relate to the main questions the conference aims to address: \n– Worked shells\, Phylum Mollusca\, mollusc shells\, mother-of-pearl and material related to purple-dye production from archaeological field projects\, museums and private collections\, for example\, Tridacnae shells that are occasionally encountered in the literature as objects found in the Mediterranean and Near East\, i.e.\, large shells\, decorated with carvings and/or traces of paint\,\n– Graeco-Roman worked shells in comparison with the worked shells of the Palaeolithic\, Mesolithic\, Neolithic periods\, Bronze and Iron Ages\,\n– Graeco-Roman worked shells in comparison with the Minoan and Mycenaean worked shells\,\n– Etymology of worked shells in ancient Near Eastern\, eastern Mediterranean and Aegean languages\,\n– Ancient Greek\, Latin and Byzantine textual sources on worked shells\,\n– Shell depictions on ancient Greek and Roman visual sources (for example on frescoes)\,\n– Typological evolution and design of worked shells\,\n– Selection criteria for some certain animal genres for shell-working\,\n– Decoration of worked shells\, as detailed chronologies should be established for both the produced forms and their decoration\,\n– Chronologies of these objects that can highlight the social spread of these products\,\n– Manufacturing techniques\, manufacturing tools\, major production centres and workshops of worked shells\, their organisation and interactions.\n– Distribution of worked shells\, economic and social aspects: in what type of socio-economic context are they found?\,\n– Typological and functional features of worked shells: what might the utilitarian\, social and/or symbolic functions or practices of these objects have been?\n– Identification of the economic factors that contributed to the standardization in the shell-working\,\n– Commodities and their trade through worked shells\,\n– Relations of worked shells to other bone\, metal\, terracotta\, glass\, wooden or stone objects: how did this material group fit in with objects made from different materials\, particularly metal\, glass\, or wood? Can any stylistic links be found between them?\n– Conservation of worked shells\, especially excavated finds: current strategies and future approaches\,\n– Archaeometric analyses of these objects\,\n– Miscellanea. \nA special focus of the conference is the identification of workshops from different regions\, cities and areas\, in particular capital cities (such as Byzantium\, Ephesus\, Pergamum\, Antioch-on-the-Orontes\, Alexandria\, Athens\, Rome etc.).\nAnother important topic is the manufacturing techniques which were varied and depended on the composition and morphology of each raw material type as much as on the artefact to be produced. Regardless of the raw material\, the manufacturing process of an ancient shell object was usually multi-stage: \n1. Selection and acquisition of the raw material;\n2. Preparation of the raw material\, including cleaning\, drying and cutting into pieces;\n3. The appropriate working processes using instruments like knives\, chisels\, files\, lathes and bow-drills;\n4. Finishing the worked objects by grinding\, polishing and colouring. \nThe finds suggest that manufacturing techniques were related to organized production where the different manufacturing stages were standardized and predefined\, which can be identified as a chaîne opératoire. Particular attention should be paid to these technical aspects\, which are the integral parts of the uniqueness of most of the ancient worked shells.\nWe also need to look at the distribution of these objects on a local\, regional\, and even supra-regional scale\, and trade networks. Some have crossed overseas; how can these exchanges be explained?\nOur conference is primarily virtual\, and will take place on Zoom; but if any participant wishes to come to Izmir\, she/he is welcome to present her/his paper in our conference room to the audience which will also be livestreamed and broadcast simultaneously on Zoom.\nAll the readings and discussions in our e-conference will be in English\, and recorded for later viewing as a podcast on YouTube. The proceedings of the conference will be published in a forthcoming issue of “Mediterranean Achaeology”. The conference is free of charge.\nWe would be delighted\, if you could consider contributing to our conference and contact us with the registration form below until February 1\, 2026. Our e-mail address is paphlagonia@deu.edu.tr\nFor all your queries concerning the conference our phone and WhatsApp number is +90.544.540 78 34. The organizers seek to widen participation at this conference\, 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 your Academia\, Researchgate\, Instagram\, X\, YouTube\, Facebook accounts\, or other similar social media\, or by printing them and displaying in your institutions.\nWe hope that you will be able to join us on Zoom\, and look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/online-conference-on-worked-shells-in-the-ancient-world-material-use-typology-chronology-and-contexts-in-honour-of-jean-paul-descoeudres-university-of-sydney/
LOCATION:Izmir\, Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi\, Edebiyat Fakültesi\, Izmir\, Buca\, 35160\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Walter Farmer collection and Akenaton
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jack Green (Associate Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs\, Washington and Lee University) will present a lecture entitled “Tell es-Sa’idiyeah Cemetery (Jordan) and its connections to ancient Egypt and Persia.” A reception and chance to talk with the speaker will be held afterwards.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/walter-farmer-collection-and-akenaton/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Lecture Topic to be Announced
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kate Ayres (Institute for the Study of Ancient cultures at the University of Chicago) will deliver an interesting lecture; topic yet to be finalized. A reception and chance to talk with the speaker will be held afterwards.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/lecture-topic-to-be-announced/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Petra Byzantine Church
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Peter Warnock\, Adjunct faculty member in Anthropology at Muskegon Community College\, and board member of the St. Louis Society of the Archaeological Institute will discuss the archaeological discoveries at the Byzantine church in Petra\, Jordan. A reception will be held afterwards to talk with the speaker.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/petra-byzantine-church/
LOCATION:Longview Park\, 13525 Clayton Road\, Town and Country\, MO\, 63141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:AIA Northern Italy: Archaeology\, Culture & Cuisine tour
DESCRIPTION:Traverse northern Italy\, with the grand Italian Alps as your backdrop\, enjoying the depths of its history and the great diversity of architecture\, traditions\, and gastronomy found in three\ndistinct regions: Lombardy\, Veneto\, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. On this west-east journey from Milan to Trieste you will explore classic old towns and discover off-the-beaten-track sites\, including a stop at the site of Hannibal’s first major victory in Italy; and visits to Roman villas and temples at Sirmione\, Desenzano\, and Brescia. Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Valcamonica’s famous prehistoric petroglyphs\, Roman and early Christian Aquileia\, the well-preserved city of Verona\, landmarks of Lombard Italy in Cividale del Friuli\, and an example of prehistoric pile dwellings at Lucone di Polpenazze. Along the way\, you will be treated to insightful discussions with your AIA lecturer/host and a variety of striking vistas: plains\, lakes\, mountains\, and the Adriatic Sea; plus enjoy delicious cuisine and an ideal touring pace (including two hotel nights in Milan\, five on Lake Garda\, and three in Trieste).
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-northern-italy-archaeology-culture-cuisine-tour/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260403T141036
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SUMMARY:AIA UNESCO Treasures of Ancient Greece Circumnavigating the Peloponnese by Private Luxury Yacht + pre & post-tour options
DESCRIPTION:On this special circumnavigation of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula in the company of two special AIA lecturers and hosts\, archaeologists Jack Davis and Shari Stocker. You will spend a night in Athens and then cruise around the Peloponnese aboard the luxurious\, 50-cabin Emerald Azzurra for seven nights. Along the way\, Jack and Shari will be part of a team of onboard experts who together will offer a series of lectures and informal discussions. This cruise\, aboard this ship\, with these experts\, is an unmatched way to experience a beautiful and deeply historical part of Greece that is filled with archaeological delights. Your adventure begins with a night in the heart of historic Athens and a private visit to either the Goulandris Museum\nof Cycladic Art or the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture. Then you will embark Emerald Azzurra\, whose sleek design grants access to hidden harbors and a rare\, full circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. Along the way\, visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mycenae\, the fabled Bronze Age citadel; Epidaurus\, known for its perfectly preserved ancient theater; Mystras\, a remarkable Byzantine city; Olympia\, birthplace of the Olympic Games; and Delphi\, once home to the most influential\noracle in the ancient world. Perhaps the highlight of the program will be our special access — thanks to Jack and Shari — at Nestor’s Palace at Pylos\, one of Greece’s best-preserved Mycenaean palaces. Between guided visits\, explore coastal towns such as Nafplion\, Gythio\, and Pylos\, each with deep historical roots. Conclude the voyage with a spectacular passage through the Corinth Canal before returning to Athens. Also available are a two-night\, pre-tour extension in Athens and a four-night\,\npost-tour extension cruise in the Aegean. \nHighlights include:\n-Visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert local guides: Epidaurus\, Mycenae\, Mystras\, Olympia\, and Delphi.\n-Transit the Corinth Canal\, whose history extends back into classical times\, including an unsuccessful attempt to build it in the 1st century A.D.\n-Cruise for seven nights aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra\, a state-of-the-art mega-yacht privately chartered and expertly staffed for unparalleled comfort and service.\n-Gain special access to one of the most important Mycenaean sites in Greece\, Nestor’s Palace at Pylos\, where our AIA lecturers have done extensive fieldwork and made extraordinary finds.\n-Wander through charming seaside towns like Nafplion\, Gythio\, and Pylos\, where cobblestone streets\, whitewashed buildings\, and vibrant harbors create picturesque settings perfect for exploration. \nOPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION: TUESDAY–FRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 15–18 \, 2026 (Athens Greece)\nDepart home on an overnight flight to Athens\, Greece. Arrive Wednesday\, September 16\, and transfer to the centrally located Athens Capital Hotel—MGallery Collection. Experience the treasures our AIA study leaders who will enrich your visit with their expertise. Explore ancient landmarks from the bustling Agora and lively Plaka to the iconic Acropolis and its acclaimed museum. Savor authentic Greek meals\, visit the National Archaeological Museum\, and enjoy time to discover this vibrant city at your own pace. \nOPTIONAL POST-TRIP EXTENSION: SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 -30\, 2026 (Athens\, Cape Sounion\, Delos\, Mykonos\, KuŞadasi Turkiye\, Herakalion\, Crete\, Greece and Knossos)\nLIMITED AVAILABILITY Remain in your cabin for an additional four-night cruise through the Aegean Sea\, exploring the region’s most iconic ancient sites with expert local guides. This extension must be booked with the main program to ensure the same\ncabin throughout.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-unesco-treasures-of-ancient-greece-circumnavigating-the-peloponnese-by-private-luxury-yacht-pre-post-tour-options/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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SUMMARY:AIA Romans & Moors in Morocco & Spain tour
DESCRIPTION:Trace the layered history of the western Mediterranean on a journey through Morocco and Spain\, where Roman\, Islamic\, and Christian civilizations shaped enduring cultural landscapes. From Morocco’s Roman ruins and imperial cities to Andalusia’s Moorish masterpieces and Spain’s great art collections\, this thoughtfully paced itinerary weaves together archaeology\, architecture\, and living traditions. Along the way\, you will be treated to insightful discussions with your AIA lecturer/host\, Patrick Hunt\, whose deep field experience and engaging lectures will bring these countries’ histories vividly to life. \nTour highlights:\n• Explore Morocco’s imperial cities of Rabat\, Meknes\, and Fes\, including the medieval medinas of Fes el-Bali (“Old Fes”)\n• Walk through layers of history at Rabat’s Chellah Fortress\, where Phoenician\, Roman\, and Islamic remains converge\n• Experience Andalusia’s cultural crossroads in Seville\, Córdoba\, and Granada\, featuring palaces\, mosques\, cathedrals\, and historic quarters\n• Visit exceptional Roman sites including Volubilis\, Italica\, and the soaring Roman aqueduct of Segovia\n• Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra\, Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba\, Royal Alcázar of Seville\, and historic city centers\n• Delve into Spain’s artistic legacy with a guided visit of Madrid’s Prado Museum\n• Savor regional cuisine through welcome and farewell dinners\, select hosted meals\, and opportunities to dine independently\n• Stay in well-located 4- and 5-star hotels chosen for their quality\, comfort\, and proximity to key sites\nThis exclusive\, small-group tour is limited to just 16 participants.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-romans-moors-in-morocco-spain-tour/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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SUMMARY:AIA Essential Greece by Land & Sea tour with a 4-Night Aegean Cruise & Optional post-tour extension: Peloponnese Discovery
DESCRIPTION:JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF CLASSICAL GREECE AND THE AEGEAN WORLD on this marvelous exploration of Athens\, several Greek islands\, and the vast Greco-Roman site of Ephesus\, Türkiye. Begin with three nights in Athens\, staying near lively Syntagma Square. Explore with expert local guides Athens’ iconic ancient landmark\, the Parthenon\, plus the exceptional Acropolis Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art. Also take a full-day excursion to the stunning sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi\, once considered the spiritual center of the ancient world. \nHighlights include: \n-Visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites with expert local guides: Athens’ Acropolis\, the island of Delos\, Ephesus in Türkiye\, and Crete’s Minoan Palace at Knossos.\n-Delight in the antiquities and iconic sites in Athens such as climbing the Acropolis and visiting the Acropolis Museum while accompanied by expert guides.\n-Cruise with AIA study leaders for four nights aboard the luxurious Emerald Azzurra\, a privately chartered mega-yacht built\, appointed\, and staffed at the highest levels of comfort and service.\n-Swim in azure waters surrounding the beautiful island of Mykonos and explore its beautiful cobblestone streets.\n-Venture to Türkiye to walk the ancient streets of Ephesus\, where the Greco-Roman world comes alive at one of the most complete classical cities in the Mediterranean.\n-Wander the impressive ruins at Knossos in Crete\, a spectacular Bronze Age site known as Europe’s oldest city. \nOPTIONAL POST-TOUR EXTENSION: 9/30 to 10/3\, 2026\nPeloponnese Discovery Continue your journey with three nights in Greece’s Peloponnese\, a region where layers of history unfold amid striking landscapes. Explore the ruins of Corinth\, stand before the legendary citadel of Mycenae\, and marvel\nat the ancient theater of Epidaurus\, celebrated for its remarkable acoustics. Balance these encounters with time to unwind in the seaside beauty of Nafplion. Conclude your travels in Athens with a visit to the National Archaeological Museum\, home to one of the world’s most important collections of ancient art.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-essential-greece-by-land-sea-tour-with-a-4-night-aegean-cruise-optional-post-tour-extension-peloponnese-discovery/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:AIA Prehistoric Cave Art of Spain & France tour
DESCRIPTION:Investigate southwestern Europe’s most extraordinary prehistoric caves\, including Lascaux IV\, a new\, exact reproduction of one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites ever discovered; Altamira II\, a precise replica of the original that is often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art”; Atapuerca\, the most significant early human site in western Europe; Las Monedas Cave and Cueva del Castillo\, where 455 animal likenesses were painted and engraved some 22\,000-14\,000 years ago\, but other motifs such as hand stencils and red dots have been dated to more than 40\,000 years ago\, meaning that they may well have been made by Neanderthals; Cougnac\, which features paintings of extinct megaloceros and mammoth; Pech Merle\, known for its “negative handprints”; and others. \nHighlights include: \n• Enjoy excellent accommodations in fine hotels and charming inns\, as well as fine wine and cuisine.\n• Travel with world-renowned archaeological author Paul Bahn\, a gifted and popular lecturer who regularly leads tours to study the prehistory of Spain and France\, including this program. Dr. Bahn will enhance your understanding of the sites with lectures and informal discussions.\n• Tour archaeological and ethnographic museums with superb exhibits of prehistoric artifacts\, including the Museum of Human Evolution in Burgos\, Altamira Museum\, Museum of Les Eyzies\, and the Museé d’Aquitaine; plus the modern art collections of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum.\n• Explore charming villages and cities\, including Santillana del Mar and San Sebastián.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-prehistoric-cave-art-of-spain-france-tour/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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SUMMARY:AIA Crete & the Cycladic Islands: Archaeological Gems of the Aegean tour
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to explore the island of Crete\, center of the Minoan civilization during the Bronze Age\, as well as the nearby Cycladic Islands of Santorini\, Mykonos\, and Delos. Marvel at the physical evidence of this first advanced civilization in Europe\, which created palace complexes\, stunning works of art\, a unique writing system called Linear A\, and an extensive trade network. You will stay in comfortable\, four- and five-star hotels\, perfect for exploring or just relaxing\, with nine nights on Crete in the capital city of Heraklion and in the lovely coastal towns of Agios Nikolaos and Rethymnon\, plus two nights on whitewashed Santorini and two nights on chic Mykonos. \nHighlights include:\n• Four of the six sites on Crete that comprise the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Minoan Palatial Centers”: Knossos\, Phaistos\, Malia\, and Zominthos.\n• Santorini’s ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri\, which was well-preserved for millennia under volcanic ash and today paints a picture of life before the island’s 2nd-millennium B.C. eruption.\n• The island of Delos\, most sacred of the islands in the ancient Aegean\, which grew from a sanctuary of Apollo into a major hub of commerce.\n• Crete’s nearby islands of Mochlos\, with a long archaeological past including a Minoan town; and Spinalonga\, a former leper colony with a 16th-century Venetian fortress.\n• A variety of Minoan villas\, houses\, and towns\, including the “royal villa” of Agia Triada\, the houses at Tylissos\, and the vast town of Gournia.\n• The Venetian port towns of Chania and Rethymnon\, with their charming old towns\, and Rethymnon’s 16th-century Fortezza\, a grand fortress built to defend the city against the Ottomans.\n• Several excellent museums\, including the Heraklion Archaeological Museum\, housing the world’s finest collection of Minoan art and artifacts; and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera\, with a stunning collection of artifacts and wall paintings from the ancient site of Akrotiri.\n• The beauty of the cliffside\, whitewashed town of Fira\, Santorini; and the chic shops and narrow lanes of Chora\, Mykonos.\n• In addition to your knowledgeable and congenial AIA study leader\, you will be accompanied by local guides and a professional tour manager who will handle all of the logistics so you can relax\, enjoy\, and learn.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-crete-the-cycladic-islands-archaeological-gems-of-the-aegean-tour/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
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SUMMARY:AIA Tunisia: Phoenicians to Romans\, Mosaics to Mosques tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive\, expert-led exploration of Tunisia\, a country whose layered history has shaped the Mediterranean world for more than three millennia. Traveling with archaeologist and AIA study leader Nejib ben Lazreg\, we will experience all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, explore fabled cities of the Phoenicians\, Romans\, and early Islamic dynasties\, and enjoy the comfort of exceptional accommodations throughout. From four nights along the Tunis coast to immersive visits in Dougga\, Bulla Regia\, Kairouan\, El Djem\, and Sousse\, this itinerary offers an ideal balance of archaeological discovery\, cultural enrichment\, and thoughtful pacing. Along the way\, we will benefit from Nejib ben Lazreg’s deep expertise\, gaining context and insight that bring Tunisia’s monumental past vividly to life. \nHighlights include:\n• Travel and learn with study leader/guide and archaeologist Nejib ben Lazreg and up to 16 guests.\n• Visit all seven of Tunisia’s cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites.\n• Explore fabled Carthage\, including the Antonine Baths and the cisterns.\n• Spend three full days in and around Tunis\, including a visit to the Bardo Museum\, featuring exquisite exhibits of Roman and Byzantine mosaics.\n• See the beautiful Cape Bon coast and the Punic site of Kerkouane.\n• Marvel at Bulla Regia\, a well-preserved site featuring underground Roman villas\, a museum\, a Temple of Apollo\, and a 2nd-century theater.\n• Tour Dougga\, established prior to the Romans\, with its 3\,500 seat theater; Temples of Saturn\, Augustan Piety\, and Mercury; and Capitol.\n• Discover Kairouan\, the fourth holiest city in the Muslim world\, founded in A.D. 670\, with its carpet\, leather\, brass\, and spice vendors; and its Great\nMosque with a three-tiered minaret.\n• Visit El Djem\, one of Tunisia’s most extraordinary sites\, with a marvelous\, 30\,000-seat\, ancient amphitheater and a museum that houses\nlovely mosaics.\n• Visit the Roman city of Sbeitla (Sufetula)\, one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman cities\, including several stunning 2nd-century A.D. temples and mosaic-covered Byzantine baptisteries.\n• Wander through Thuburbo Majus\, a sprawling site occupied in turn by Berbers\, Phoenicians\, and Romans. The imperial remains include the Forum\, Temple of Mercury\, and sunken winter baths.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-tunisia-phoenicians-to-romans-mosaics-to-mosques-tour/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261011T130000
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SUMMARY:Symposium Vesuvianum: Slavery and Humanity Revisited: The Impact of Slave Systems on Personal Experience
DESCRIPTION:Organizers: John Bodel\, Brown University; William Owens\, Ohio University; Roberta Stewart\, Dartmouth College \nIn 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). \nNow\, 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. \nWe 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. \nThe 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. \nConfirmed 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). \nPlease submit abstracts (300-400 words) to William Owens (owensb@ohio.edu) by February 15\, 2026.\nThe organizers will get back to you during the first week of March.
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/symposium-vesuvianum-slavery-and-humanity-revisited-the-impact-of-slave-systems-on-personal-experience/
LOCATION:Villa Vergiliana\, Via Cuma 320\, Bacoli\, NA\, 80070\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
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SUMMARY:AIA Coastal Peru: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas tour
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on an in-depth archaeological journey with anthropological archaeologist Gabriela Cervantes-Quequezana\, Ph.D.\, whose extensive fieldwork brings depth and perspective to the societies we explore along Peru’s dynamic northern coast. Discover the ancient cultural centers of coastal Peru\, home to some of the earliest and most influential civilizations in the Americas. From the remains of monumental pyramids at Caral-Supe to the richly decorated temples of the Moche and Chimú\, this journey reveals more than five millennia of innovation\, artistry\, and ritual practice. \nHighlights include:\n•The Americas’ earliest urban centers: Explore the UNESCO-listed Caral-Supe and visit the early coastal sites of Bandurria and Vichama\, featuring sunken plazas\, stepped pyramids\, and striking friezes\n•Major ceremonial sites: Experience Pachacamac\, tour Sechín with its carved warrior bas-reliefs\, and see Chankillo (UNESCO)\, one of the world’s earliest solar observatories\n•Moche and Chimú achievements: Visit Huaca de la Luna and the vast adobe capital of Chan Chan (UNESCO)\, masterpieces of coastal architecture and artistic expression\n•Royal tombs and elite burials: Study iconic discoveries at El Brujo\, Batán Grande\, and the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum\n•Exceptional museum access: Enjoy an in-depth visit to Lima’s renowned Larco Museum\, with a private curator discussion (pending confirmation)\n•Expert leadership: Gain insight through lectures and discussions with Dr. Cervantes-Quequezana\, whose research focuses on political integration\, architecture\, craft production\, and social dynamics in ancient Peru\n•Traveling with a small group: Limited to just 16 participants\n•An optional\, 6-day\, post-tour extension to Cusco (UNESCO) and Machu Picchu (UNESCO) is available
URL:https://www.archaeological.org/event/aia-coastal-peru-cradle-of-civilization-in-the-americas-tour/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:AIA Tours / Travel Program,Education
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