ASOR is excited to announce the appointment of the new editor of Near Eastern Archaeology (NEA)—Christina Tsouparopoulou. Christina started her term in January 2025. The new editor succeeded the previous editor, Stephanie Budin, who held the position of NEA editor from 2018-2024. ASOR appreciates the tremendous amount of work that Stephanie has put in over the past six years and acknowledges her unwavering dedication to the journal.

The editor was nominated by the NEA Editorial Search Committee after an extensive public search process. The nomination was unanimously endorsed by ASOR’s Publications Committee, and the editor was unanimously approved by the ASOR Board of Trustees. NEA editors are appointed for a three-year term, with the possibility of being re-appointed for a second term. Her initial term will run from 2025–2027.

Christina is thrilled to join Near Eastern Archaeology as its new editor. She is passionate about advancing research on the ancient Near East and Eastern Mediterranean. As the new editor of Near Eastern Archaeology, she looks forward to working closely with early-career researchers and drawing on her experience in public engagement, including documentary projects like Discovery’s Ancient Armageddon and Lands of the Bible, to make the journal more accessible and engaging, opening up the fascinating world of the ancient Near East to both specialists and a wider audience, while upholding its scholarly excellence.

Archaeological discoveries continually enrich our understanding of the people, culture, history, and literature of the Middle East. The heritage of its peoples – from urban civilization to the Bible – both inspires and fascinates. Near Eastern Archaeology brings to life the ancient world from Mesopotamia to the wider Mediterranean with vibrant images and authoritative analyses. NEA (ISSN 1094-2076) is published four times each year (quarterly): March, June, September, and December.

All manuscripts submitted to Near Eastern Archaeology are subject to a peer review by independent scholars. All articles are sent to two external specialists in the field who are asked to evaluate the manuscripts for their academic quality. The time assigned for the review is normally 30 days; the peer-review process and (if required) the resubmission of revised manuscripts is handled through NEA’s Editorial Management system. NEA’s Editorial Board assists the editor in the peer-review process, e.g., through the recommendation of external reviewers, acceptance decisions, and the revision of manuscripts. All articles must be submitted via NEA‘s electronic manuscript submission portal. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the new editor? You can now contact them at nea-editor@asor.org.