1,478 search results for “archaeology of the near east” in the Staff website
-
Stereotypes and Misconceptions about the Middle East - The Reading List
The perception of the Middle East is riddled with stereotypes that have had dire consequences on its people. What is myth and what is reality? How did these stereotypes come about? What consequences have they had? All of these questions and more are answered within this reading list.
-
Cypriot Ambassador visits Faculty of Archaeology
The Faculty of Archaeology was honored by a visit by the Ambassador the Republic of Cyprus. Ambassador Frances-Galatia Lanitou Williams had heard of the Faculty's research projects that currently take place in Cyprus and wanted to learn more about the archaeological activities.
-
New social media pilot at Archaeology: from Wes Anderson to community archaeology
Anyone who follows the Faculty of Archaeology on social media must have noticed that something changed in September. Videos on research projects, interviews with staff and students, and embracing memes: the content has become more varied and engaging. We speak with students Grace Alonzo and Thomas Prins,…
-
Decentring the Archaeology of West Asia – Reconsidering Early Trade Networks and Social Complexities
Inaugural lecture
-
New excavation robot shapes future of archaeology
Archaeology has always been at the forefront of innovation. Now, an inventive collaboration between archaeologists Tuna Kalayci and Alex Brandsen brings together the winning combination of robotic technology with an archaeological AI. While an impressive new step in the archaeological technology, this…
-
Udhruh archaeological project on TV in Jordan
The Udhruh archaeological project in Jordan was recently visited by Diala Dabbas for her program ‘Helwa ya Donya’ (which translates to ‘Beautiful Universe’). Helwa ya Donya is one of the most viewed television programs in Jordan and deals with many Jordanian topics, one of which is the current research…
-
Throwback to the Archaeology End of Year Event 2023
Another year's end draws near. And what a year it has been! On December 12th staff and students of the Faculty of Archaeology came together to celebrate and reminisce. Professor Joanita Vroom got us in a festive mood by telling tales of Byzantine banquets, while a chef served historical dishes to sa…
-
A look back: LRS meeting @Archaeology
On May 8, all research support professionals of the Leiden Research Support Network were welcomed at the Faculty of Archaeology for an inspiring event.
-
Richard Jansen
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Weishuo Li
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Antoinette Huijbers
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Simone Casale
Gelieerde instellingen
-
Oda Nuij
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Ian Simpson
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Louise Olerud
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Daniel Turner
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Nico Staring
Faculty of Humanities
-
Archaeologist Natalia Donner receives an award from Panamanian Embassy
In the context of Panama’s independence month, the Panamanian Embassy in the Kingdom of The Netherlands decided to recognize Natalia Donner’s contributions to the study of Panamanian history and culture, as well as her role in a massive repatriation project.
-
Omani Ambassador visits Faculty of Archaeology
The Faculty of Archaeology was honored by a visit by the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman. Ambassador Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Salim Hamed Al Harthi had heard of the Faculty's research projects that currently take place in Oman and wanted to learn more about the archaeological activities.
-
Lidwien Meulenkamp appointed Assessor for Archaeology
Organisation
-
Suggestion Box: Help us create and maintain an inclusive archaeology community
Facility
-
Tanja Masson-Zwaan: 'Regular near-collisions in space'
Satellites belonging to American space company SpaceX recently came very close to a Chinese space station. Experts are calling for traffic management rules in space.
- Graduation Ceremonies Archaeology scheduled for 2023
-
Archaeology brings 3D scanning into the classroom
In the course 'From Ceramics to Plastics: The Mediterranean in 12 objects' students were taught to work with 3D scanning technologies. One of the underlying reasons to introduce students to this technology was to teach them to reproduce objects. ‘More and more archaeological information is stored in…
-
Viola Schmid
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Leonardo Carmignani
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Bouke van der Meer
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Femke Reidsma
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Jimmy Mans
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Jeroen Oosterbaan
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Jingjing Cao
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Igor Djakovic
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Veronica Tamorri
Faculteit Archeologie
-
The Ethics Committee at Archaeology: ‘Think ahead before starting your research, that’s the point’
In the past decade many academic journals have started to require that researchers provide evidence of ethical review when submitting papers, for example when working with human participants or human remains.. In order to support researchers to ensure their projects are able to meet these expectations,…
- New members Faculty Council of Archaeology
-
Saxion students visit the Faculty of Archaeology
The end of January arrived together with welcome guests from Saxion University of Applied Sciences. As a part of their two-day-long visit to South Holland, almost 100 Saxion archaeology students visited our Faculty.
-
Teacher Support Desk Archaeology: our first impression
Education, Organisation
-
Hoe ontstonden handelsnetwerken in het derde millennium voor Christus?
Grondstoffen werden vroeger over duizenden kilometers afstand vervoerd. Waarvoor werden ze geruild en waarom sloten mensen in West-Azië zich aan bij deze handelsnetwerken?
-
Jeroen de Brie reinforces Education Administration Archaeology
Organisation
-
New course evaluation system for Archaeology
Education
-
Vincent Wolters interim HR adviser at Archaeology
Human resources
-
Alcohol and substance policy Faculty of Archaeology
Human resources
-
New opening hours Student Administration Desk Archaeology
Education
-
Karsten Lambers
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Letty ten Harkel
Faculteit Archeologie
-
Cyra Akila Choudhury
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
-
Jan van Dijkhuizen
Faculty of Humanities
-
for science communication: ‘We want to change the public image of archaeology’
A diverse team of Leiden archaeologists applied for, and was awarded, the KNAW ‘Appreciated!’ grant, meant to further their science communication endeavours. We speak with Dr Maikel Kuijpers, who is the main contact person of the application.
-
Throwback to the Archaeological Field School of 2022: ‘Excavating is very rewarding’
Back in June, the annual Leiden Archaeology Field School took place in Oss. For a month, every week, a group of 25 first year students gets to learn the ins and outs of a professional excavation. This is what they have been prepared for in the past year. ‘It is very exciting to put all the theory into…
-
Colonial Bureaucrats, the Metropole and the making of the 1875 East Indies’ Land Alienation Prohibition
On Thursday 9 December, Dr Upik Djalins presented an online lecture, entitled 'The Colonial Bureaucratic Network versus the Metropole: The Origin Story of Land Alienation Prohibition in the 1870s East Indies'.