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Annual of ASOR 76 & 77: City and Cemetery

City and Cemetery: Excavations at Kourion’s Amathous Gate Cemetery, Cyprus: The Excavations of Danielle A. Parks.

Volume 1: Context, Analysis, and Conclusions
Volume 2: Human Bone, Ecofacts, and Artifacts

ed. by Michael Given, Chris Mavromatis, and R. Smadar Gabrieli

The Amathous Gate Cemetery played a key role in the spatial and social organization of the well-preserved city of Kourion on the south coast of Cyprus, and in its transformations between the Hellenistic and Byzantine periods, from massively destructive earthquakes and the rise of Christianity to new social and administrative structures. The excavations were directed by the late Danielle A. Parks from 1995 to 2000, and found striking evidence for burial and commemoration, a wide range of material culture, and a large assemblage of well-preserved human remains. The project uses an innovative methodology for analyzing mixed stratigraphy and legacy data, which we offer to those researching sites with similar challenges.

Volume 1 presents the chamber tombs and cist tombs, quarrying evidence, and deposition activity from the cleanup after the 370s CE earthquake. It integrates the stratigraphy with the analysis of the material culture and the recording of rock-cut features, and gives a broad interpretation of the results of the whole project.

Volume 2 presents detailed descriptions and interpretations of the ecofacts and artifacts. These include human and animal bone, pottery, lamps, figurines, stone objects, painted plaster, glass, jewelry, coins, and loom weights. Scientific methods include isotopic analysis of the bones, Neutron Activation Analysis of the pottery, and spectroscopic analysis of the glass.

Annual of ASOR, Volume 76, Series Editor William Caraher, June 2024, 296 pages, 147 illustrations & 28 tables. ISBN 9780897571203, $89.95.

Annual of ASOR, Volume 77, Series Editor William Caraher, June 2024, 432 pages, 143 illustrations & 58 tables. ISBN 9780897571210, $99.95.

Special Offer for ASOR Members

ASOR members (with a mailing address in the USA) can purchase a copy of AASOR 76 at the discounted price of $35.00 (65% discount + $5.00 US shipping) while supplies last. Members can also purchase a copy of AASOR 77 at the discounted price of $40.00 (65% discount + $5.00 US shipping) while supplies last. Purchases are restricted to one volume per member. We are unable to offer this discount to members without a US mailing address due to international shipping costs, but you can purchase and ship a copy through the ISD link below. Please contact programs@asor.org with any questions. Click here to purchase your discounted copy in ASOR’s online store.

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In a world of many gods, why did biblical Israel i
In a world of many gods, why did biblical Israel insist on worshiping only one? Israel's distinctive monolatry—a unique, covenantal bond with YHWH akin to marriage—shaped their identity. Michael B. Hundley explores this in the final article in a 4-part series in ANE Today. Click the link (https://anetoday.org/monolatry-to-monotheism/) in our bio. #anetoday


While conducting fieldwork this summer, ASOR invit
While conducting fieldwork this summer, ASOR invites you to make Dig Diaries! ⛏️ Dig Diaries can be short videos/reels 🎥 discussing research questions for your project, explaining an element of an excavation/survey, etc. We welcome creativity! Read more here: https://buff.ly/h1ZSfPZ (click the link in our bio). Submissions can be emailed to info@asor.org.


Friends of ASOR invites you to venture to the sea
Friends of ASOR invites you to venture to the sea in 2026 and join an unforgettable journey through Cyprus, where archaeology meets breathtaking Mediterranean beauty. Next summer, join 15+ ASOR archaeologists and immerse yourself in behind-the-scenes tours with scholars, archaeologists, excavators, and museum curators including visits to:

🏺 Idalion with Dr. Pamela Gaber
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Check out the 2025 issue of the Journal of Cuneifo
Check out the 2025 issue of the Journal of Cuneiform Studies. JCS 77 includes great articles from James Burgin, Stephen Moore, Niek Veldhuis, Jon Beltz, Céline Debourse, and more. Click the link (https://www.asor.org/news/2025/07/jcs77-toc/) in our bio to see the Table of Contents!


Tomorrow, August 1, is the deadline to submit post
Tomorrow, August 1, is the deadline to submit poster proposals for the Poster Session as part of the 2025 Annual Meeting. Submit your proposal via ASOR’s online portal before it's too late! Click the link (https://buff.ly/99Bkbqj) in our bio for instructions.


We are pleased to share that the Getty Research In
We are pleased to share that the Getty Research Institute has announced a call for applications from predoctoral, postdoctoral, and other scholars for its residential 2026–2027 grant cycle under the theme of "Provenance." The deadline is 1 October 2025. (Please note that these grants and fellowships are resident at the Getty in Los Angeles, California, and are not affiliated with ASOR.) Click the link (https://www.getty.edu/projects/getty-scholars-program/) in our bio!


Aayush Umesh, a 2025 Eric and Carol Meyers Fieldwo
Aayush Umesh, a 2025 Eric and Carol Meyers Fieldwork Scholarship Recipient, excavated at Tall Hisban, Jordan, in May. While excavating an Ayyubid-era kitchen, Aayush immersed himself in analyzing agricultural practices from the time. Read his fieldwork report by clicking the link (https://www.asor.org/news/2025/07/fieldwork-report-umesh) in our bio. 
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The #ObjectoftheWeek from this week's ANE Today: C
The #ObjectoftheWeek from this week's ANE Today: Ceramic water filter with bird motif, Fatimid period (969-1171 CE). Kelsey Museum 1971.1.13. Image source: https://buff.ly/t8oE9Uo #Egypt #Fatimid


Multiple characters in the bible can be classified
Multiple characters in the bible can be classified as gods. What characteristics make them gods, and what is the relationship between them? Read the third article in a 4-part series by Michael Hundley in the newest Ancient Near East Today by clicking the link in our bio.

📸  gallica.bnf.fr / Bibliothèque municipal de Rouen.


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!
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The #ObjectoftheWeek from this week's ANE Today: P
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📸 ©2021 GrandPalaisRmn (Musée du Louvre) / Stéphane Maréchalle.


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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
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ASOR was delighted to participate in the DC Day of
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