American Journal of Archaeology

The AJA, one of the world’s most distinguished and widely distributed journals devoted to archaeology, is the peer-reviewed scholarly journal of the Archaeological Institute of America. Founded in 1885, the AJA publishes original research on the diverse peoples and material cultures of the Mediterranean and related areas. Visit AJA Online to learn more about the journal’s scope or to find our author guide for preparing and submitting your manuscript.

The AJA appears quarterly (January, April, July, and October) in print and digital formats and is available through subscription and non-subscription access options. The digital AJA is published in association with the University of Chicago Press. The AJA is also available on JSTOR with a five-year moving wall. Book reviews are published ahead of print on a monthly basis and are always open access. Sign up for the AJA e-Update for announcements of new content.

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