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New Alphabetic Inscription From Zincirli (ancient Sam’al) In Southeast Turkey

“Catastrophe! The Looting and Destruction of Iraq’s Past

April 10–December 31, 2008

The Oriental Institute 2008 Calendar is now for sale in our Museum Store, the Suq.

Explore the ancient Near East and find lesson plans using the Teacher Resource Center.

OI members get a 10% discount in the Suq gift shop EVERY DAY!

The Oriental Institute offers correspondence courses throughout the year.

Shop at the Suq for everything from Oriental Rugs to Nubian tea!

Learn about the ancient Near East through an Adult Education course.

Enjoy a free documentary film on the ancient Near East as part of the Sunday Film Series.

Bring your family to the Oriental Institute Museum for a special family event.

Become a volunteer at the Oriental Institute.

Take a guided tour of the Oriental Institute Museum galleries.

Learn about the ancient Near East through interactive computer kiosks.

Explore the Museum galleries with our family activity cards.

Free slide set with purchase of Life in Ancient Egypt curriculum guide.

Journey to the Middle East with the Oriental Institute Travel Program, led by OI scholars.

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