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Lecture, 26 May 2025:“Desert Kites and the Timing of Prehistoric Hunting Landscapes in Jordan” by Dr. Sahar Al Khasawneh

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 […]

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Lecture, 6 May 2025: “Alois Musil’s Explorations of Southern Jordan in 1896–1902” by Robert Schick

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

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New Essay on Insights: “ACOR Internship Experience: Preserving Jordan’s Heritage: My Experience with ACOR’s National Inventory Project” by Roma Aatifi

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

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Lecture, 8 April 2025: “The Nabataeans’ Innovative Techniques: Water System, Pottery, and Quarries” by Yazan Safwan Al-Tell

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

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 28 FEBRUARY 2025 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The American Center of Research Fellowships 2025–2026

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,

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Lecture, 3 March 2025: “Remembering Khalil Gibran: An Unparalleled Guide for Our Times” by Paul G. Chandler

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

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Lecture, 25 February 2025: “Umm Al-Jimal: Jordan’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site” by Darrell Rohl

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

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New Essay on Insights: “ACOR Internship Experience: My American Center of Research Internship” by Zain Fanik

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….

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