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Lecture by David C. Thomas on "Raiders of the Lost Minaret"

David C. Thomas will give a lecture about "Raiders of the Lost Minaret: Archaeology, Looting, and Preconceptions of the Past at Jam, Afghanistan" on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 3:00pm in the LaSalle Banks Room of the Oriental Institute.

Oriental Institute Job Posting: Research Associate (Assistant Professor) for the Analysis of Ancient Middle Eastern Landscapes

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Research Associate (Assistant Professor) for the Analysis of Ancient Middle Eastern Landscapes. Applicants must have expertise and field experience directing archaeological surface surveys and landscape archaeology projects in the Near East/Egypt. A Ph.D. is required.

Announcing the 2016 Oriental Institute Seminar -- Irrigation in Early States

The Oriental Institute announces the twelfth annual Oriental Institute Seminar, "Irrigation in Early States: New Directions," to be held March 3-4, 2016.

Lecture by Bob Andersen on "E is for Egyptomania"

Bob Andersen will give a lecture about "E is for Egyptomania" on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 5:00pm in the LaSalle Banks Room of the Oriental Institute.

Oriental Institute News & Notes 228 (Winter 2016) Released

The Oriental Institute Publications Department announces the in-print and online publication of Oriental Institute News & Notes 228 (Winter 2016) featuring articles on the CAMEL Lab, the Integrated Database, and the Galilee Prehistory Project.

Download Oriental Institute News & Notes 228

Lecture by Robert Ritner and Theo van den Hout on "The Battle of Kadesh"

Robert Ritner and Theo van den Hout will give a lecture about "The Battle of Kadesh: A Debate between the Egyptian and Hittite Perspectives" on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 pm in Breasted Hall of the Oriental Institute.

Lecture by St. John Simpson on "Unlocking Stories from Objects: Some Ancient Near Eastern Case-Studies"

St. John Simpson will give a lecture about "Unlocking Stories from Objects: Some Ancient Near Eastern Case-studies Based on New Research at the British Museum" on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:00pm in Ida Noyes Hall Theater.

Lecture by St. John Simpson on "A New Look at the Sasanian Empire"

St. John Simpson will give a lecture about "A New Look at the Sasanian Empire: Archaeological Evidence for Frontiers and Interaction Zones" on Thursday, December 3, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Saieh Hall Room 103.

Oriental Institute Job Posting: Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions, Oriental Institute Museum

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications for the position of Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Collections and Exhibitions or the Oriental Institute Museum. Candidates must have academic qualifications in a Near Eastern field of specialty, ideally in one of the areas covered by the Oriental Institute’s collections.

Oriental Institute Job Posting: Statistical Analysis Project Manager

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago invites applications for the Statistical Analysis Project Manager on the CRESCAT Project (Computational Research Ecosystem for Scientific Collaboration on Ancient Topics) / Analysis of ancient Greek coin hoards. This position requires a Ph.D. and an expertise in manipulation of social science data by statistical methods.