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Zominthos Field Notes 2011: Week 5

August 29, 2011

Area 2 In Area 2, we revealed part of a paved floor in Room 28, at the part which is south of wall Γ (fig.1). Therefore it becomes apparent that […]

Zominthos Field Notes 2011: Week 4

August 15, 2011

Area 1 [slideshow id=69] The excavation in Area 1 continues on 25/07/2011. The paved floor of the corridor is completely revealed (fig. 1). Two conical cups, a spouted cup (fig. […]

Zominthos Field Notes 2011: Week 3

August 8, 2011

Area 1 The excavation in Area 1 restarts after a short break of one week. The excavation goes on slowly due to the unearthing of several vessels, such as conical […]

Summary of the Bolivia-United States MoU Extension Hearing

August 4, 2011

Three presenters at the CPAC Bolivia-United States MoU Extension Hearing summarize the event.

Zominthos Field Notes 2011: Week 2

July 26, 2011

Area 2 With the aim to reveal any architectural features of Area 2, we decided to expand the excavated area in both its northwest part, as well as along the […]

Archaeological Programs Targeted by State Budget Cutting

July 21, 2011

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.

AIA Supports Archaeological Site Preservation in Ireland

July 20, 2011

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) will fund archaeological conservation and research efforts at two medieval sites in Ireland.

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

July 13, 2011

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.

Zominthos Field Notes 2011: Week 1

July 11, 2011

Area 1 Area 1, which is the corridor that connects Rooms 13, 14 and 15, is under excavation this season with the scope to reach the floor level as is […]

Zominthos Field Notes 2011: Introduction

July 3, 2011

On Monday, July 4, 2011, the excavation at the Zominthos Central Building continues after the death of Prof. Yannis Sakellarakis under the direction of his wife Dr. Efi Sapouna-Sakellarakis. The excavation […]

Dispatches from the AIA – July/August 2011

July 2, 2011

AIA Gala Celebrates Underwater Archaeology and Irish Culture; AIA Awards Grant to Protect Earliest Human Remains in the Americas; AIA and Google Unveil Google Earth Map of Irish Sites at the Gala; National Archaeology Day Announced

The AJA Joins JSTOR’s Current Scholarship Program

June 30, 2011

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

June 16, 2011

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

June 8, 2011

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 […]

Statement on Belitung Shipwreck

June 8, 2011

As part of the AIA’s commitment, we strongly oppose the commercial salvage of antiquities and any exploitation of archaeological materials obtained in this manner.

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

June 7, 2011

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

Reconstructing a Chalcolithic Roundhouse in Kissonerga, Cyprus

June 6, 2011

Construction is completed at Kissonerga! Read about the process and the end result.

Video Update from Paynes Creek, Belize

May 31, 2011

Heather McKillop provides an update about excavation and the AIA Site Preservation Grant from the water at Paynes Creek National Park in Belize.

George F. Bass Awarded 2011 Bandelier Award

May 31, 2011

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

Online Contest Winner: AIA-Milwaukee Society

May 23, 2011

The AIA-Milwaukee Society won the online contest for the 2010-2011 Best AIA Local Society Program.

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