Archaeology Digs in the Middle East
The ancient middle and near east has been the primary interest to archaeologists for a very long time indeed. Here are a few of the recent investigations.
Field schools listed below with dates older than the current year may indicate an ongoing project that has not yet established dates for this season.
Field schools listed below with dates older than the current year may indicate an ongoing project that has not yet established dates for this season.
Borders of Arabia and Palaestina
November-December 2008. University of Sydney. This project will extend the existing work of the University of Sydney excavations at Pella to the far hinterland of that city’s territory.
November-December 2008. University of Sydney. This project will extend the existing work of the University of Sydney excavations at Pella to the far hinterland of that city’s territory.
Find a Dig (Biblical Archaeology Society)
The Biblical Archaeology Society has an extensive list of upcoming field schools in the middle east each year.
The Biblical Archaeology Society has an extensive list of upcoming field schools in the middle east each year.
Dhra' (Jordan)
Summers 2002-2005. University of Edinburgh. Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period (c. 11,700 - 10,500 calendar years before present) sedentary, agricultural, community in the Near East.
Summers 2002-2005. University of Edinburgh. Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period (c. 11,700 - 10,500 calendar years before present) sedentary, agricultural, community in the Near East.
Hazor (Israel)
June 22-August 1, 2008. Hebrew University of Jerusalem. During the 18th season at Hazor, the largest biblical-era site in Israel, excavation will be concentrated on the Israelite and Canaanite periods.
June 22-August 1, 2008. Hebrew University of Jerusalem. During the 18th season at Hazor, the largest biblical-era site in Israel, excavation will be concentrated on the Israelite and Canaanite periods.
Hippos-Sussita (Israel)
June 29-July 24, 2008. Zinman Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa. Sussita, or as it was known by its Greek name, Antiochia-Hippos, was founded after 200 BC, when the Seleucids seized the Land of Israel from the Ptolemies. Excavations focus on Hellenistic and Roman sections of the ancient site.
June 29-July 24, 2008. Zinman Institute of Archaeology, University of Haifa. Sussita, or as it was known by its Greek name, Antiochia-Hippos, was founded after 200 BC, when the Seleucids seized the Land of Israel from the Ptolemies. Excavations focus on Hellenistic and Roman sections of the ancient site.
Kinneret Regional Project (Israel)
July/August 2008. University of Berne, University of Helsinki, University of Leiden, and University of Mainz. Tel Kinrot sits atop a natural hill overlooking the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, excavations focus on the rich Iron I remains, restoration of an Iron II city gate on the summit and exploration of pre-Iron I strata in a deep cut.
July/August 2008. University of Berne, University of Helsinki, University of Leiden, and University of Mainz. Tel Kinrot sits atop a natural hill overlooking the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, excavations focus on the rich Iron I remains, restoration of an Iron II city gate on the summit and exploration of pre-Iron I strata in a deep cut.
Petra (Jordan)
June 17-July 28, 2005. The American Expedition to Petra (AEP) is pleased to announce its 21st season of research and excavation of the Nabataean "Temple of the Winged Lions" and the adjacent area in Petra's ancient city center. Archaeological periods include the Nabataean and Later Roman (Byzantine) periods, dating from the 1st century A.D. to the 6th century A.D.
June 17-July 28, 2005. The American Expedition to Petra (AEP) is pleased to announce its 21st season of research and excavation of the Nabataean "Temple of the Winged Lions" and the adjacent area in Petra's ancient city center. Archaeological periods include the Nabataean and Later Roman (Byzantine) periods, dating from the 1st century A.D. to the 6th century A.D.
Ramat Rachel (Israel)
July – August 2008. Tel Aviv University and Heidelberg University. The site of Ramat Rachel is located inside the international 1947-48 border of Israel, in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, on a hilltop about midway between the Old City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
July – August 2008. Tel Aviv University and Heidelberg University. The site of Ramat Rachel is located inside the international 1947-48 border of Israel, in Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, on a hilltop about midway between the Old City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Tel Dor, Israel
June 29-August 1, 2008. Hebrew University and University of Washington, Seattle. The primary goal of the excavation is to provide a large and well stratified data-base for the study of the different coastal cultures and their overseas connections, from the SKL ('Sea People') culture in the Early Iron Age and the Phoenician culture.
June 29-August 1, 2008. Hebrew University and University of Washington, Seattle. The primary goal of the excavation is to provide a large and well stratified data-base for the study of the different coastal cultures and their overseas connections, from the SKL ('Sea People') culture in the Early Iron Age and the Phoenician culture.
Tel Rehov, Israel
June 29-July 18 2008. Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University. Ongoing investigations into the Bronze Age and Iron Age occupations of this site in the Beth-Shean Valley.
June 29-July 18 2008. Institute of Archaeology of the Hebrew University. Ongoing investigations into the Bronze Age and Iron Age occupations of this site in the Beth-Shean Valley.
Tell es-Safi, Gath, Israel
July 6-August 1, 2008. Bar Ilan University. Tell es-Safi (Hebrew Tel Tsafit) is a commanding mound located on the border between the Judean foothills (the Shephelah) and the coastal plain, approximately halfway between Jerusalem and Ashkelon. Archaeological surveys indicate that the site was inhabited pretty much continuously from the Chalcolithic period (5th millennium BCE) until 1948.
July 6-August 1, 2008. Bar Ilan University. Tell es-Safi (Hebrew Tel Tsafit) is a commanding mound located on the border between the Judean foothills (the Shephelah) and the coastal plain, approximately halfway between Jerusalem and Ashkelon. Archaeological surveys indicate that the site was inhabited pretty much continuously from the Chalcolithic period (5th millennium BCE) until 1948.
Tell Halif (Israel)
June 2-July 4, 2008. Emory University. Tell Halif is located northeast of Beer-sheba next to Kibbutz Lahav. The Lahav Research Project (LRP) has been excavating at Tell Halif (biblical Rimmon) since 1976.
June 2-July 4, 2008. Emory University. Tell Halif is located northeast of Beer-sheba next to Kibbutz Lahav. The Lahav Research Project (LRP) has been excavating at Tell Halif (biblical Rimmon) since 1976.
Tell Tsaf, Israel
June 24-August 7, 2007. Hebrew University. Tell Tsaf is a 7,000 years old prehistoric village located near Beit Shean, in the Jordan Valley. The aim for the 2005 season is a large-scale excavation seeking to expose dwellings, installations and open areas in the ancient settlement.
June 24-August 7, 2007. Hebrew University. Tell Tsaf is a 7,000 years old prehistoric village located near Beit Shean, in the Jordan Valley. The aim for the 2005 season is a large-scale excavation seeking to expose dwellings, installations and open areas in the ancient settlement.
Tiberias (Israel)
March-April, 2008. Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The excavation of ancient Tiberias, a key city in the history of Judaism and shaped by Christianity and Islam, will enhance our knowledge of the foundations of today's eastern and western civilizations.
March-April, 2008. Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The excavation of ancient Tiberias, a key city in the history of Judaism and shaped by Christianity and Islam, will enhance our knowledge of the foundations of today's eastern and western civilizations.
Wadi ath-Thamad, Jordan
June 13-July 28, 2008. Wilfrid Laurier University. Excavating the Iron Age town and Nabataean buildings at Khirbat al-Mudayana; regional survey of the Wadi ath-Thamad area, Neolithic village.
June 13-July 28, 2008. Wilfrid Laurier University. Excavating the Iron Age town and Nabataean buildings at Khirbat al-Mudayana; regional survey of the Wadi ath-Thamad area, Neolithic village.
Yotvata (Israel)
June 3, 2007-June 30, 2007. Hebrew University. Yotvata is the modern name of an oasis with saline marshes located in Israel's southern Arava (rift valley), about 25 miles north of Eilat and Aqaba on the Red Sea. 2007 is the fifth season of excavations in the Roman fort at Yotvata, a late Roman fort established ca. 300 C.E.
June 3, 2007-June 30, 2007. Hebrew University. Yotvata is the modern name of an oasis with saline marshes located in Israel's southern Arava (rift valley), about 25 miles north of Eilat and Aqaba on the Red Sea. 2007 is the fifth season of excavations in the Roman fort at Yotvata, a late Roman fort established ca. 300 C.E.