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Spring is in the air, and ASOR is pleased to be holding a spring book sale for publications 2+ years old. Take advantage of ASOR’s spring cleaning and add some of these books to your reading list this season!

ASOR members (with a mailing address in the USA) can purchase copies of ASOR books at the discounted price of $15.00 (ca. 80% discount + $5.00 US media mail shipping) through April 30, 2025, while supplies last. All prices listed below include US media mail shipping. Due to ASOR’s licensing agreement with ISD, this offer is only available to ASOR members. We are unable to offer this discount to members without a US mailing address due to international shipping costs. Please contact membership@asor.org with any questions.

Not an ASOR member? Join as an Associate Member ($45) or Academic Member (starting at $84) first in order to take advantage of these great deals on books. More information on memberships and the benefits associated with each level can be found here.

AASOR 74 Cover- The Excavations of Iraq Al-Amir, Vol II

AASOR 74: The Excavations of ‘Iraq al-Amir, Volume II. Edited by Nancy L. Lapp, with contributions by Michael S. Zimmerman, Daniel Ulvoczky, Nicholas Hudson, Adam Hartman, and Nancy L. Lapp. Original price $84.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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AASOR 73: An Examination of the Stratigraphy and Neolithic-Iron Age Pottery from Tel Jezreel, Area A. Edited by Charlotte Whiting and Gloria London. Original price $84.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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AASOR 72: Bayt Farhi and the Sephardic Palaces of Ottoman Damascus in the Late 18th and 19th Centuries. Edited by Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis, with contributions by Ezra Ashkenazie, Jeffery Burden, George H. Lewis, Judith S. McKenzie, and Jason Montgomery. Original price $84.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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AASOR 69: The Archaeology of Agro-Pastoralist Economies in Jordan. Edited by Kevin M. McGeough, with contributions by Robin M. Brown, Alan Farahani, Hannah Huynh, Natalie Mueller, Benjamin W. Porter, Jennifer Ramsay, Kevin Rielly, and Bruce Routledge. Original price $84.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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AASOR 63: Views from Phlamoudhi, Cyprus. By Joanna S. Smith. Original price $84.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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ARS 30: Tel Kedesh I: The Hellenistic Archive. By Sharon C. Herbert. Original price $99.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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ARS 29: Taanach II: The Iron Age Stratigraphy. By Mark W. Meehl. Original price $89.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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ARS 27: Caesarea Maritima: Excavations in the Old City 1989-2003. Edited by Kenneth G. Holum. Original price $89.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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ARS 20: Cyprus and the Balance of Empires: Art and Archaeology from Justinian I to the Coeur de Lion. Edited by Charles Anthony Stewart, Thomas W. Davis, and Annemarie Weyl Carr. Original price $84.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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JCSSS 2: Texts from the Late Old Babylonian Period. Edited by Seth F. C. Richardson. Original price $75.00. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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JCSSS 3: The Textual Criticism of Sumerian Literature. Edited by Paul Delnero. Original price $89.95. Sale price $15.00 (includes US media mail shipping).

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


A reminder that ASOR invites poster proposals for
A reminder that ASOR invites poster proposals for the Poster Session as part of the 2025 ASOR Annual Meeting. The deadline to submit a poster proposal is August 1 and must be uploaded via ASOR’s online portal. Click the link in our bio to read the Call for Posters.


It is a busy and exciting time of year for many AS
It is a busy and exciting time of year for many ASOR-affiliated projects. Check out the latest edge-of-the-trowel news from the field. Survey, excavation, processing artifacts, visiting sites, talking to the public, hosting outreach events, remote sensing, conservation—these projects' social media accounts offer a slice-of-life look at archaeological projects. @eimawa_unimi @gmap_erbil @kurdqaburstanproject @maproject360 @mozia.unipa @phoenixprojesi @polatli_survey @syedra_antik_kenti @tellatchana @azekah_excavations @telltimaiproject @turkmenkarahoyukprojesi


ASOR is pleased to offer 10 grants of $250 each to
ASOR is pleased to offer 10 grants of $250 each to support student travel to the Annual Meeting this November. Students must be enrolled at an ASOR Institutional Member School to qualify for these grants. Not at an Institutional Member School? ASOR is also looking for Session Assistants who will receive hotel support in exchange for assisting with the hybrid aspects of the meeting. Click the link (https://www.asor.org/fellowships/annual-meeting-scholarships/student-travel-grants/) in our bio to learn more about applying! #asor25


The “Heritage Advocacy in North Africa” projec
The “Heritage Advocacy in North Africa” project ran from August 2021 to September 2023 with the aim of promoting cultural and religious freedom through heritage protection and advocacy in Morocco and Tunisia. This goal was grounded in the belief that involving people of all backgrounds in the active protection of ethnic and religious minority heritage could help strengthen relationships between communities and contribute to building more resilient societies. See our latest blog post (https://www.asor.org/chi/updates/2025/07/asor-north-africa-heritage) for the outcomes of this Cultural Heritage Initiatives project.


Lonnie Reid, a 2024 Fieldwork Scholarship recipien
Lonnie Reid, a 2024 Fieldwork Scholarship recipient, excavated at Qach Rresh in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Using magnetometry, Lonnie surveyed the Neo-Assyrian fields with a unique and precise method. Click the link (https://www.asor.org/news/2025/06/fieldwork-report-reid) in our bio to read about his experience! #asorfieldwork #asordigs


The #ObjectoftheWeek from this week's ANE Today: P
The #ObjectoftheWeek from this week's ANE Today: Part of a model chariot, with an impression of the sun god Shamash rising over the mountains. Ceramic, ca. 2000 – 1600 BCE. Metropolitan Museum of Art 48.131. Photo courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/324049


Many people assume there is only one god in the Ol
Many people assume there is only one god in the Old Testament—one who is both omniscient and omnipotent. However, a closer look reveals many other gods who differ from the stereotype. Read the second article in a 4-part series by Michael Hundley in the latest ANE Today by clicking the link (https://anetoday.org/god-hebrew-bible-part1/) in our bio. 📸 ©2021 GrandPalaisRmn (Musée du Louvre) / Stéphane Maréchalle.


ASOR is turning 125—and we want you to be part o
ASOR is turning 125—and we want you to be part of the celebration! Our special anniversary dinner will take place during this year's Annual Meeting in Boston, and we hope you'll join us for this unforgettable evening of community, celebration, and reflection on ASOR's history. We'll be kicking off the festive occasion at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza. Enjoy an evening of exceptional dining, entertainment, and ASOR-themed activities, featuring speakers who have been integral to ASOR's mission. Your presence will help make this milestone truly meaningful. Register for the event by clicking the link in our bio.


Summer is in full swing, but it’s not too early
Summer is in full swing, but it’s not too early to think about your fall calendar. The Annual Meeting Program-at-a-Glance, as well as information about business meetings and special events, can be found on the 2025 ASOR Annual Meeting Schedules Page. Make sure to include the plenary address by Timothy P. Harrison and ASOR’s 125th Anniversary Celebration when you plan your ASOR 2025 itinerary. Check it out by clicking the link (https://www.asor.org/am/2025/schedules-2025) in our bio.


We did it (once again)! The 2025 fiscal year has o
We did it (once again)! The 2025 fiscal year has officially come to a close, and ASOR has set a record member participation rate for gifts this year thanks to our generous donors. It is truly gratifying to see our members and friends choosing to invest in ASOR and helping us make our work possible. Thank you again for your support!


ASOR was delighted to participate in the DC Day of
ASOR was delighted to participate in the DC Day of Archaeology Festival by @aitc_dc this past Saturday, June 28 at Tudor Place. The ASOR table included activities like a sandbox to dig up artifacts, puzzles, trivia, plus posters about our organization and free journals to give out! Read more by clicking the link in our bio. #dcdayofarchaeology


To start off our new series of #ObjectoftheWeek: F
To start off our new series of #ObjectoftheWeek: Funerary model of cow giving birth. Probably from Meir, Egypt, c. 2040 – 1985 BCE. Royal Ontario Museum 910.18.16.1. Photo courtesy of ROM: https://collections.rom.on.ca/objects/184967


What is a god? While the question is simple enough
What is a god? While the question is simple enough, the answer depends on context and perspective. Read the first article in a 4-part series by Michael Hundley in the newest Ancient Near East Today by clicking the link (https://anetoday.org/god-ancient-near-east/) in our bio.


Make sure to join ASOR this Saturday, June 28, for
Make sure to join ASOR this Saturday, June 28, for this year's DC Day of Archaeology Festival at Tudor Place in Washington, DC. Stop by the event organized by @aitc_dc from 10AM to 3PM for music, food, and fun activities!


This spring, McKinley Tech High School students ex
This spring, McKinley Tech High School students explored Black Georgetown’s legacy at Mt. Zion–Female Union Band Historic Memorial Park. Through virtual reality and archaeological research, the program encouraged students to engage with the history of Black communities and experiences in Washington, D.C. Read the story by clicking the link (https://www.asor.org/news/2025/06/mckinley-tech-mt-zion) in our bio!


ASOR is now offering affiliation to civil society
ASOR is now offering affiliation to civil society organizations and conservation projects as a way for them to be part of the ASOR community. Applications are reviewed by ASOR’s Cultural Heritage Committee. ASOR-affiliated projects are eligible for Shepard Urgent Action Grants. Learn how to apply for affiliation with the link in our bio.


Check out the special June issue of NEA 88.2 on on
Check out the special June issue of NEA 88.2 on one of the most famous sites in the ancient Near East—Megiddo. Read the Table of Contents by clicking the link (https://www.asor.org/news/2025/06/nea88.2-toc/) in our bio.


ASOR CHI was delighted to participate in this year
ASOR CHI was delighted to participate in this year’s Arab Network of Civil Society Organizations to Safeguard Cultural Heritage (ANSCH) Conference on May 28–29. ASOR spoke on the types of free resources available through ASOR for civil society organizations in the region, including tutorials for cultural heritage surveys, funding through Shepard Urgent Action Grants, and the ability to join the ASOR community as affiliates. Read more by clicking the link (https://www.asor.org/chi/updates/2025/06/asor-ansch-conference) in our bio.


ASOR has turned 125—and you’re invited to join
ASOR has turned 125—and you’re invited to join the celebration by participating in a special dinner event on Saturday night at this year’s Annual Meeting in Boston! We’ll be kicking off the festive occasion at 6:45 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza. Join us for an evening of great dining, entertainment, and ASOR-themed activities, as well as speakers who have been part of ASOR’s mission. Regular dinner tickets cost $100, but to ensure that everyone can attend, we are offering discount codes for reduced ticket prices of $25 and $50. Read more and register for the event by clicking the link in our bio!


In ancient Egypt, marriage was key to establishing
In ancient Egypt, marriage was key to establishing a household. What were the expectations of wives and what do we know about women’s rights when entering into—or leaving—marriage? Read the newest ANE Today by Alison Wilkinson by clicking the link (https://anetoday.org/ancient-egypt-marriage/) in our bio.



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