Celebrate the beauty of archaeology through photography

It's time to cast your vote for the 2024 AIA Photo Contest! From September 25 to October 1, you can vote once daily for the most breathtaking images in our five categories.

The winners of each category will be awarded a one-year complimentary Supporting membership. Plus, the top photos will be showcased in the 2025 AIA Calendar, available just in time for the holiday season!

Save the Date for AIA Archaeology Hour

AIA Archaeology Hour returns tonight! Our first speaker, Dr. Chip Colwell, will present On the Origins of Stuff this evening Wednesday, September 25th at 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 6 pm Mountain, and 5 pm Pacific.

2025 AIA Calendar now available for pre-order

The AIA's 2025 calendar, featuring stunning photography of archaeological wonders around the world, is now available for pre-order!

Make a donation of $35 or more to pre-order your calendar and delve into the fascinating world of archaeology! Your generous gift is more than just a donation. When you give, you help support the vital work of aspiring and professional archaeologists, educate the public about the significance of archaeological discovery, and preserve the world's archaeological heritage.

2025 Annual Meeting upcoming deadlines

The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held in Philadelphia, PA from January 2–5 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Lightning Session and Roundtable submissions are still being accepted through Wednesday, November 1, 2024

Registration and hotel reservations for the 2025 Annual Meeting are now open! Register on our website before Monday, November 11, to get the lowest rate. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is the official hotel for the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Uncovering Easter Island Special Offer!

Uncovering Easter Island
We know you loved Uncovering Troy and Uncovering Pylos, the previous publications in the Archaeological Institute of America’s Uncovering series. We are excited to bring you the newest edition, Uncovering Easter Island. Now, you can receive all three Uncovering publications with a minimum donation of $75.

Museum and Book Recommendations

Looking to visit a museum?
The AJA website keeps a list of current and upcoming museum exhibitions happening around the world. Check it out before planning your next museum visit. They also offer museum and book reviews that you can read and explore.

AIA Photo Contest

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Uncovering Publication Special Offer

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Archaeology Magazine

ARCHAEOLOGY has been published continuously for more than 75 years by the Archaeological Institute of America, which is dedicated to supporting archaeological inquiry and to fostering the pursuit of knowledge about human heritage. The September/October 2024 issue of ARCHAEOLOGY features the discovery of a trove of papyri on Egypt’s island of Elephantine. Other stories include excavation of Gallic horse graves, finding London’s lost railcar, and identifying a 2,000-year-old vintage.

American Journal of Archaeology

The AJA has set the standard for respected scholarship of Mediterranean archaeology since 1885. The October 2024 issue contains articles on the state of archaeobotanical research for prehistoric Crete, a collection of bronze tablets from third-century BCE Sicily, ceramic assemblages found during survey near Diros Bay in Greece, and Late Antique mosaic fragments from Aphrodisias. Open-access content includes a study using virtual reality–based eye-tracking technologies to investigate perception in the Roman house, and a review of an exhibition centered on a glass production site in Roman Palestine.

AIA 2023 Calendar

Explore the world of archaeology with the Archaeological Institute of America’s “A Year of Archaeology” calendar. Each month of the 2023 calendar features an archaeological photo from the AIA’s Photo Contest. All proceeds benefit the AIA’s Site Preservation Program.

interactive Digs

Follow an excavation project as it happens. Interactive Digs are an opportunity to see an excavation unfold in real time. Archaeologists post regular updates from the field, answer questions, and describe life on a dig.

AIA tours

Travel with an engaging and informative AIA Tours lecturer, plus trip managers and local guides. Each well-paced itinerary offers ample time at each site. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network of scholars and worldwide contacts.

field projects

Interested in participating in an archaeological project? The AIA has resources for people looking to get into the field through the Archaeological Fieldwork Opportunities Bulletin (AFOB).