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Emergency Assessment Missions in Libya

Blue Shield and the International Military Cultural Resources Work Group The recent conflict in Libya called for emergency assessment missions to determine the cultural heritage situation there.

Preserving Archaeology in Belize and Bulgaria

Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) to Consider New Bilateral Agreements to Protect Belizean and Bulgarian Archaeological Heritage

First National Archaeology Day a Rousing Success!

The nation’s first National Archaeology Day, recognized as October 22 by the U.S. Congress, was celebrated across the country by the Archaeological Institute of America, its local societies, and other related organizations.

Google Earth’s New Layer: Archaeological Sites in the United States and Canada

AIA Debuts New Google Earth Layer of Popular Archaeological Sites in U.S. and Canada for National Archaeology Day

AIA to Unveil New Google Earth Layer on National Archaeology Day

The AIA, in conjunction with Google Earth, will debut a new layer in recognition of National Archaeology Day.

Lecture Today: “The Wonderful Things of Punt: Excavations at a Pharaonic Harbor on the Red Sea”

Kathryn Bard, Professor of Archaeology, will speak on “The Wonderful Things of Punt: Excavations at a Pharaonic Harbor on the Red Sea” today, Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 7 p.m. at Boston University Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts

AIA in the Field: A Symposium in Celebration of Archaeology Day at Boston University

In acknowledgment of the long-standing relationship between the AIA and the Department of Archaeology at Boston University, “The Archaeological Institute of America in the Field: A Symposium in Celebration of Archaeology Day at Boston University” was held on Saturday, October 1.

Beyond the Dig: Scenes from Mongolia

A series of ten etchings based on 2010 Waldbaum Scholarship recipient Colleen O’Shea’s experiences at field school in Mongolia

A Call to Protect Libyan Antiquities and Cultural Heritage and Economy

The cultural heritage and archaeological resources located in Libya are irreplaceable elements of the world’s shared memory, going back thousands of years. The importance of guarding these treasures while civil unrest is underway cannot be overestimated.

Archaeological Programs Targeted by State Budget Cutting

With so many states struggling with tight budgets, some budget-cutters have now taken aim at archaeology. Dr. W. Frederick Limp, President of the Society of American Archaeology, joins us as a guest blogger to share the story of the firings of State Archaeologists in Utah and in New York, and issues a call to action for all who would like to make their voices heard on this important issue.

2011-2012 APA/AIA Placement Service: Interim Procedures for Summer 2011 Announced

The Joint Committee on Placement and APA Staff are developing a system that will bring greater automation to the process of registering candidates and institutions for the Service and of scheduling interviews at the 2012 Joint Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

The AJA Joins JSTOR’s Current Scholarship Program

Beginning July 1, 2011, the entire run of the AJA, from the first issue in 1885 to the most recent, will be available on the JSTOR platform either through an electronic subscription package or as a single article purchase.

Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Calls on U.S. and Libya to Protect World Heritage Sites

The AIA urges caution in the wake of recent reports that military action is taking place at the Libyan World Heritage sites of the Old Town of Ghadamès and Leptis Magna.

AIA Statement on Belitung

AIA Statement on Belitung As the largest and oldest organization devoted to archaeology in North America, the Archaeological Institute of America is committed to the protection of the world’s cultural […]

Preserving Archaeology in Bolivia: Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) Considers Renewing Bilateral Agreement to Protect Bolivian Archaeological Heritage

Thank you for supporting the preservation of Bolivian archaeological heritage by writing a letter to CPAC!

George F. Bass Awarded 2011 Bandelier Award

View the Archaeological Institute of America’s video tribute to Bandelier Award Honoree George Bass shown at the Third Annual AIA Gala.

Egyptian Government and International Coalition to Protect Egyptian Antiquities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egyp and the International Coalition to Protect Egyptian Antiquities have reached mutual agreement to cooperate on a comprehensive plan to protect Egypt’s heritage.

Archaeological Heritage Map of Ireland on Google Earth

As you visit these sites, remember that each year hundreds of irreplaceable archaeological sites are destroyed by unrestrained development, looting, the vagaries of war, and environmental changes.

Herzog Interview on Cave of Forgotten Dreams in ARCHAEOLOGY Magazine

Werner Herzog’s new film is a 3D documentary focusing on some of humankind’s earliest and most extraordinary paintings.

2011 AIA Spring Gala Highlights

View a photo gallery and video clips from the Archaeological Institute of America’s 2011 Spring Gala, which took place on April 26.

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