Minneapolis, MN, US
Chartered in 1910 Minneapolis/St. Paul Society on Facebook Society Bylaws Society Outreach Grant recipient - 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011
May 20
Dear Colleagues, We 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…
Louvain-la-Neuve, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
The Walhain-St-Paul Project is a medieval archaeology field school and research project located in the heart of Belgium. In operation since 1997, we offer a unique opportunity for students across the United States to take part in a multi-disciplinary medieval archaeology excavation at the twelfth-century Castle Walhain. Run jointly by the Universitie catholique de Louvain and Eastern Illinois University, the Walhain-Saint-Paul Project teaches students the basics of archaeological excavation and artifact handling in a truly…
Join us in-person on January 7, 2026 at 6pm PT/ 8pm CT/ 9pm ET for the 2026 Annual Meeting Public Lecture: “The Griffin Warrior of Pylos: Ten Years On” presented by Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker Lecture Synopsis: Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker are co-investigators of the grave of the Griffin Warrior in Pylos, in the province of Messenia, Greece. Their research in Pylos continues year-round, as do efforts to disseminate information about discoveries to…
October 19, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Archaeology Lecture in celebration of International Archaeology Day
Download as PDF AIA Site Preservation Included in List of Best Preservation Ideas from Around the World An essay describing the AIA’s approach to archaeological site preservation was selected as one of eight that will be used by the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to develop policy recommendations for the next presidential administration and Congress. The AIA essay was one of almost three dozen entries in a competition sponsored by the U.S. National…
Charlottesville: UNearthED Since 2012, University of Virginia (UVA) sculpture students have been constructing a replica site, located within the property of Baker Butler Elementary School in Charlottesville. The site consists of a 60-seat amphitheater, a sculptural (steel) monument as its focal point, and a mound covering the entire site. UNearthED is a collaborative public sculpture and archaeological outreach project of the University of Virginia, involving the Studio (Sculpture) and Art History Programs (Classical Art and…
Archaeology Southwest celebrated International Archaeology Day with a series of daily blog posts by thirteen staff members who shared how and why they became archaeologists. In their blogs, Archaeology Southwest’s staff members recount early influences on their passion for archaeology and preservation and the journeys they that brought them to their current careers. Below are some snippets, be sure to click through to read them all! “Now I make the points, instead of hunting them. And…
Download as PDF Annual Meeting in Seattle Features Largest Academic Program Ever Over four days, from January 3 through 6, the 114th AIA-APA Joint Annual Meeting featured more than 800 papers, presented in 140 sessions, to approximately 2,300 attendees, making it the largest academic program ever offered at an Annual Meeting. But the academic papers were only one part of a diverse program that also included a public lecture, several colloquia and workshops, roundtable discussions,…
This week intern Madeleine Harris learns about the discipline of oral histories, travels to Maynooth University and re-visits the Irish National Heritage Park to finalize logistics. The range of activities indicates just how holistic our unique Winter internship is. Intern Blog 7 – February 12, 2018 by Madeleine Harris This was my second week in Birr, but we spent nearly as much time traveling as we did in the office! On Monday, I went with…
This week intern Madeleine Harris travels to Birr for the second half of her internship in the Birr office. She will be learning archaeological skills not typically taught in a field school, starting with archaeological impact assessment skills. This is part of our unique internship which teaches a whole range of archaeological techniques. Intern Blog 6 – February 5, 2018 by Madeleine Harris After arriving in Birr on Friday and settling in our new homestay,…
“For Regular Members and Student Associate Members already attending the School for the entire 2017-2018 academic year. A grant of $1,000 or grants of lesser amounts. School fees are waived. The purpose is to allow individuals to travel in Greece and Magna Graeca to conduct a research project from September 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018.”
2010 AIA Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology winner and Boston University professor, Paul Goldberg co-authored a paper published yesterday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America regarding the earliest known discovery of man-made fire. This evidence, discovered in Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa pushes back the date of the first known man-made fires 200,000 years to one million years ago. Goldberg and lead author Francesco…
The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) congratulates the J. Paul Getty Museum for its recent decision to strengthen its acquisition policies for works of art including ancient art and archaeological materials. The revised policy, announced on October 23, 2006, requires that works of ancient art and archaeological materials being considered for acquisition must have been documented outside of their countries of origin by November 17, 1970. Alternatively, documentation must be provided to show that such…
WVJQ+W5 Korinthos, Greece
Lechaion Harbor was the first and primary port of Ancient Corinth. With the exception of the Leonidas basilica, excavated by Dr. D.I. Pallas of the Greek Archaeological Society in the 1950s and 1960s, the site has remained undisturbed until LHSLP began its efforts in 2016. The site is large, ca. 1 kilometer square, with both harbor installations and an extensive settlement. A major focus has been a geophysical survey of the entire site to document…
Governing Board The following individuals were elected to the Governing Board: Vice President for Research and Academic Affairs Thomas Tartaron, Term 2 (2021-2023) Treasurer David Adam, Term 1 (2021-2024) General Trustees Thomas Carpenter, Term 2 (2021-2024) Joshua Gates, Term 2 (2021-2024) Maria Vecchiotti, Term 2 (2021-2024) Mark Hurst, Term 1 (2020-2022) *confirmation of prior appointment Mathea Falco, Term 1 (2021-2024) Jane Botsford Johnson, Term 1 (2021-2024) Paula Paster Michtom, Term 1 (2021-2024) Academic Trustees Elizabeth…
Join us for these short, thirty-minute talks featuring different archaeologists discussing a variety of archaeological topics. The talks are free, but registration is required. Most lectures will be recorded and available via the links below. For information about Archaeology Abridged Premium, click here. Upcoming Lectures Heather McKillop Discovery! Ancient Maya Wooden Buildings underwater in Belize Thursday, April 7, 1:00 pm ET on Zoom (Register here) Classic Maya salt workers constructed salt kitchens and residences along…
Governing Board The following individuals were elected to the Governing Board: President Laetitia La Follette (Term 1) First Vice President Elizabeth S. Greene (Term 1) Vice President for Outreach and Education Laura Rich (Term 1) General Trustees Deborah Arnold (Term 2) Julie Herzig Desnick (Term 2) Richard MacDonald (Term 1) Patrick Suehnholz (Term 1) Academic Trustees John Papadopoulos (Term 1) Betsey Robinson (Term 1) The AIA expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the following Former…
Denver, CO, US
Chartered in 1904 Inquiries may also be sent to Aaron Theis at info@aiadenver.org Denver Society on Facebook Society Bylaws Society Outreach Grant recipient - 2013, 2012, 2011 Best Society Website Award winner - 2012
Earlier this year, the Archaeological Institute of America announced Dr. James C. Wright as the recipient of the 2027 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Wright has transformed our understanding of Mycenaean society. He has led major projects including the Nemea Valley Archaeological Project and the Ayia Sotira excavations, while championing innovative scientific methods and setting new standards for archaeological practice. He also played a…
