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Les officiers de CASOR

Lynn Welton (President)
Stanley Klassen (Vice President)
Craig Harvey (Treasurer)
Marica Cassis (Secretary)

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Initiating and supporting research of the history and cultures of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world.

Join us for our next FOA webinar, "Why is Alexande

Join us for our next FOA webinar, "Why is Alexander on the Alexander Sarcophagus? Rethinking a Funerary Monument from Sidon," on Wednesday, March 5 at 2:00 pm EST, presented by Dr. Jessica Nitschke. With its dazzling sculpted decoration, the so-called Alexander Sarcophagus from Sidon is one of the most celebrated works of art from antiquity. This talk will explore the sarcophagus and its relief decoration to better understand Alexander’s depiction, taking into consideration the monument’s archaeological context, contemporary historical events, and Phoenician funerary beliefs. Register for the free lecture by clicking the link in our bio.
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If the benefits of funerary materiality drove anci

If the benefits of funerary materiality drove ancient Egyptians to reuse coffins, what limitations were set on whose coffins could be reused, where, and when? Read the latest Ancient Near East Today by Kara Cooney here by clicking the link in our bio.
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ASOR invites members to submit paper abstracts and

ASOR invites members to submit paper abstracts and workshop presentation proposals for the 2025 Annual Meeting taking place November 19-22 in Boston and online via Zoom. Abstracts of 250 words or less may be submitted between now and March 15. Read more in the Call for Papers by clicking the link in our bio.
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Make sure to join us TOMORROW at 2:00pm ET for our

Make sure to join us TOMORROW at 2:00pm ET for our FOA Webinar, "The Archaeology of Psychotropic Substances in the Ancient Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia," presented by Dr. David Ilan. You can still register by clicking the link in our bio.
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Khaled Abu Jayyab received a 2024 Joe D. Seger Pro

Khaled Abu Jayyab received a 2024 Joe D. Seger Project Grant for research at Tell 'Arna, Iraq. As part of the Paths to Urban Growth in the Nineveh Plain project, a systematic survey of Tell 'Arna was carried out in 2024. Read about how the survey has changed their approach to future work at Tell ‘Arna by clicking the link in our bio.

Our next CHI project snapshot highlights ASOR's co

Our next CHI project snapshot highlights ASOR's collaboration with the Laboratoire Régions et Ressources patrimoniales de Tunisie de l'Université de Manouba to celebrate the opening of the first Jewish cultural heritage space in Nabeul, Tunisia in 2022. Swipe on to read about the outreach event showcasing the Jewish cultural memory of Nabeul. #asorchi

The Early Career Scholars Committee is looking for

The Early Career Scholars Committee is looking for new members for various roles including the Community Building Subcommittee. The current mission of the subcommittee is to create opportunities for community building and social engagement among our members, as well as outreach and improved visibility of ECS's activities and members' work through online platforms. The committee requires a commitment to one hour-long meeting and 2-3 hours of outside work per month. We especially seek those who enjoy creative approaches to online social engagement for our virtually-based community and those passionate about bolstering the Early Career (undergraduate to pre-tenure) community of ASOR. To apply, please fill out the form by clicking the link in our bio.

The William Leo Hansberry Society is hosting a rou

The William Leo Hansberry Society is hosting a roundtable Zoom, "Engaging Ethiopia", on Saturday, February 22 from 12:30 - 2:30PM ET. Please register by clicking the link in our bio.

A reminder on upcoming application deadlines for o

A reminder on upcoming application deadlines for our various scholarships, grants, and fellowships. For more info and how to apply, please click the link in our bio.

Thanks to a Charles Steinmetz Fieldwork Scholarshi

Thanks to a Charles Steinmetz Fieldwork Scholarship, Luke Poutre joined the Kurd Qaburstan Project during the summer of 2024. As a member of the geophysics team, Luke, a U.S. Army veteran and graduate student at La Sierra University, helped collect data using a magnetometer. Read about Luke's experiences in his report by clicking the link in our bio.

Mark your calendar for our next FOA webinar, "The

Mark your calendar for our next FOA webinar, "The Archaeology of Psychotropic Substances in the Ancient Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia," on Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00 pm EST, presented by Dr. David Ilan. Dr. Ilan will discuss the use of psychotropic substances (“hallucinogens”) in the ancient Near East & eastern Mediterranean Bronze and Iron Ages, and examine artifacts that some believe are related to achieving altered states of consciousness. Register for the free lecture by clicking the link in our bio.
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West Asian texts depict the netherworld as a land

West Asian texts depict the netherworld as a land which is bounded, keeping outsiders from entering and inhabitants from leaving. Yet, borders are seldom entirely unable to be crossed. Read the newest Ancient Near East Today by Shane M. Thompson by clicking the link in our bio.
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Don't forget to join us TONIGHT at 7:00pm ET for o

Don't forget to join us TONIGHT at 7:00pm ET for our FOA Webinar, "Women’s Work in Abydos: Margaret Murray, Amice Calverley, and Myrtle Broome," presented by Dr. Kathleen Sheppard. You can still register by clicking the link in our bio.
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For many, the name Tatooine evokes the arid landsc

For many, the name Tatooine evokes the arid landscape of the desert planet that plays such an important role in the “Star Wars” universe. However, the iconic places and landscapes of this fictional world are built upon the very real history, culture, and environment of Tunisia’s Tataouine Governorate. Since October 2024, ASOR and its partners at the Douiret Women’s Association (Wakry Association) have been working to preserve Ksar Douiret, one of the most iconic ksars, or fortified villages, in Tataouine Governorate, with support from the U.S. Department of State’s Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Read more by clicking the link in our bio.
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📸 Credit: ASOR. Ksar Douiret and its surroundings. Jemaa Al Nakhla mosque is the white building to the left with Ksar Douiret visible on the hill in the background.

A 2024 ASOR Stevan B. Dana Project Grant for Israe

A 2024 ASOR Stevan B. Dana Project Grant for Israel helped fund research on cultivation at the site of Khirbet Beit Loya. The project documented cultivation strategies and compared them to consumption practices in the medieval Islamic village on-site. Learn more and read the report by Dr. Bethany Walker by clicking the link in our bio.

Introducing a new series on our Cultural Heritage

Introducing a new series on our Cultural Heritage Initiative projects: In 2024, we partnered with AESPAT to host a collaborative cemetery restoration event between different cultural groups in Nafégué, Mali. Swipe on to read about the cleanup project. #asorchi

Have you heard about the Levantine Ceramics Projec

Have you heard about the Levantine Ceramics Project? LCP is an open-access, interactive website and digital publication, sponsored by ASOR, for the study of Levantine pottery – and its societies, cultures, and economies – from the Neolithic era (c. 5500 B.C.E.) until today. The LCP makes available data on ceramic wares, shapes, vessels, scientific analyses, kiln sites, and chronology. Check it out by clicking the link in our bio.

See the latest fieldwork report from Lauren Cook,

See the latest fieldwork report from Lauren Cook, who received the 2024 BIPOC Fieldwork Scholarship to excavate at the site of Alalakh in Hatay, Türkiye. Lauren is a PhD candidate studying Art History at Johns Hopkins University. Read Lauren's report by clicking the link in our bio.

Image 1: Covered in mud but still having fun
Image 2: Elevated view of completed and finished mudbricks

Save the date for our next FOA webinar, "Women’s

Save the date for our next FOA webinar, "Women’s Work in Abydos: Margaret Murray, Amice Calverley, and Myrtle Broome," presented by Kathleen Sheppard on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00 PM ET. Dr. Sheppard will discuss how the pioneering work several women did on site at Abydos in the early 20th century impacted our understanding and reception of one of the most important sites in all of ancient Egypt. Register for the free lecture by clicking the link in our bio. #FOAWebinars

ASOR is pleased to announce that recordings from t

ASOR is pleased to announce that recordings from the 2024 Annual Meeting in Boston are now available to view on the 2024 ASOR Online Schedule and ASOR’s Online Library. The Online Library brings together presentations, posters, and virtual museum tours from the 2020-24 Annual Meetings, and the entire archive of Friends of ASOR’s monthly webinar series. Click the link in our bio for more details about accessing the library.

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