11 May 2025 About the Lecture Desert kites are among the most enigmatic prehistoric structures in Jordan’s arid landscapes, forming vast hunting traps designed to capture wild gazelles and other game. Despite their abundance, the timing of their construction and use has long been debated due to the scarcity of direct dating evidence. Our research […]
16 April 2025; updated 17 April 2025 Alois Musil (1864–1944) was a Czech explorer who travelled extensively in the Middle East from 1895 to 1917, including southern Jordan and the Negev between 1896 and 1902, just after the Ottomans reestablished government control of the region in 1894. He was the first explorer to travel systematically
31 March 2025 As an intern with the American Center of Research (ACOR) from September to October 2024, I had the opportunity to contribute to the National Cultural Heritage Property Database of The Kingdom of Jordan, an initiative to preserve Jordan’s cultural heritage. Known less formally as the National Inventory Project, it centers around creating
24 March 2025 The next issue of our newsletter (36.2) is now available online! It will be arriving in mailboxes soon. This issue features: Download your copy!
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12 March 2025; updated 16 March 2025 The science of interpretation, heritage, and archaeology plays a crucial role in a country such as Jordan, which boasts a rich tapestry of archaeological sites, among them Petra, Jerash, and the Dead Sea. These disciplines help uncover and preserve the stories of ancient civilizations, enabling a deeper understanding
6 March 2025 With great sorrow we announce of passing of Nancy Lapp on March 3, 2025, at the age of 95. A trustee on ACOR’s board from 1988 until 2006, she had been with us ever since as trustee emerita. You can read about her life, and the collection of thousands of photographs documenting
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19 February 2025 The American Center of Research announces that applications are open for the 2025–2026 fellowship cycle. The center offers awards to conduct research in Jordan for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars (all levels). Full details are available on our fellowships page. The deadline for the fellowships listed here is February 28,
16 February 2025 Drawing from his most recent book, In Search of a Prophet: A Spiritual Journey with Kahlil Gibran (Bloomsbury/Rowman & Littlefield), Paul G. Chandler will take the listener on a fascinating journey through the all-embracing nature of Kahlil Gibran, the early-20th century Lebanese-born poet-artist, author of the bestselling book _The Prophet_. Chandler will
3 February 2025 This lecture will explore the archaeological site of Umm Al-Jimal, inscribed as Jordan’s seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024. The presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the site’s “outstanding universal value,” making it accessible to both newcomers and those already familiar with Umm Al-Jimal. Attendees will gain insights into
26 January 2025 I completed an internship at the American Center of Research over the course of two weeks during December, 2024. It was a great and very valuable experience, as I was able to work with archival documentation, as well delve briefly into cultural heritage databases. Read more….
