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Statement by the Archaeological Institute of America in Opposition to the National Monument Creation and Protection Act, H.R. 3990

October 30, 2017

Today the achievements of the Antiquities Act are at risk. The National Monument Creation and Protection Act, H.R. 3990, erects hurdles that would make it virtually impossible for future presidents to designate national monuments

IAD 2017 Celebrated with 900 Events around the World

October 23, 2017

Over two dozen countries from Peru to Pakistan organized 900 events in October 2017 to share the wonder and excitement of archaeology with their communities.

Statement Regarding the United States of America’s Intention to Withdraw from UNESCO

October 18, 2017

On October 12, 2017, the United States announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2018.

Archaeology Day Celebrated at Fairs in Bogotá and Boston

October 17, 2017

Last weekend saw celebrations for archaeology on both American continents as archaeology fairs were held in Bogotá and Boston.

Achill Island 2017: Cromlech Tumulus Report 1

September 25, 2017

It has been a fantastic summer as we carried out our final season at the “Cromlech Tumulus” site on the south-facing slopes of Slievemore mountain.

New England Heritage Education Summit

September 21, 2017

The Archaeological Institute of America and the Museum of Science are hosting a summit for heritage educators and those in affiliated fields in Boston on October 13.

ArchaeoMadness Returns in 2017

September 20, 2017

Back by popular demand! Learn about ancient and historical populations centers around the world while we count to International Archaeology Day.

2018 Annual Meeting Registration Now Open!

September 5, 2017

Registration for the 2018 Annual Meeting is now open!

Dispatches From The AIA – September 2017

September 1, 2017

Grant Winners; AIA Lecture Program; Make Your Plans To Attend The Annual Meeting In Boston; New AIA Grants For Archaeological Research; AIA Funding Deadlines; Nationwide Joins IAD As Sponsor

St. Louis Society Participates in Eclipse Festivities

August 25, 2017

The AIA-St. Louis Society held their first meeting of Fall 2017 during the solar eclipse at a highly significant rock art site.

NPS Returns as a 2017 International Archaeology Day Sponsor

August 21, 2017

The AIA is pleased to announce that the National Park Service is an International Archaeology Day sponsor once again

200 Collaborators Preparing for International Archaeology Day

August 17, 2017

More than 200 groups are preparing for International Archaeology Day activities.

Zominthos Field Notes 2017: Week 5

August 9, 2017

Among the finds of the fifth week were parts of decorated plaster, vases for various uses, burnt wood, and conical cups.

Zominthos Field Notes 2017: Week 4

August 2, 2017

This season’s work is complete in Room 17, while a new excavation sector was opened in Room 46 and work continues in other areas.

Zominthos Field Notes 2017: Week 3

July 26, 2017

Finds worth mentioning are the lid of a stone vessel, a sherd with a relief motif (possibly depicting two horns), and a one-handled cup.

Zominthos Field Notes 2017: Week 2

July 19, 2017

A whole staircase was revealed leading from Room 37A to Room 47A, as excavation progressed in many areas.

100 Days until IAD

July 13, 2017

October is just three months away. Are you ready for International Archaeology Day?

Zominthos Field Notes 2017: Week 1

July 12, 2017

ROOMS 4-5 The Rooms 4 and 5 are located in the northeast corner of the archaeological area east from Rooms 6, 7 and 22 and north from Room 24. During […]

How Hobby Lobby Damaged History

July 10, 2017

CNN has published an article by AIA Member Sturt Manning on how Hobby Lobby’s illegal purchases of antiquities irreparably damage our knowledge of the past.

Dispatches from the AIA – July 2017

July 1, 2017

Grant Winners, The Julie Herzig Desnick Endowment Fund for Archaeological Field Surveys, The Ellen and Charles Steinmetz Endowment Fund for Archaeology; Save the Date! AIA-SCS Joint Annual Meeting in Boston: January 4–7, 2018; Fall Application Deadlines; Special Spring Events

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