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Our #ObjectoftheWeek is a glazed amulet representing the head of the demon Pazuzu, found in ancient Nineveh. Dating to the Late Iron Age, ca. 700-500 BCE, it contains features of a lion, fish, and goat. 📸 ©The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), 91873 #Mesopotamia #Nineveh #IronAge

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Egyptologists have long disputed whether Meretneith was an independent ruler of Egypt. Can new digital analysis of an old photograph solve the mystery? Read more here: buff.ly/yW4hlg8 📸 Courtesy of the Egypt Exploration Society; used with permission from the author #AncientEgypt #DigitalArchaeology

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Missed our webinar on The Odyssey? The recording is now available on YouTube! Our recent webinar brought together scholars to discuss the 2026 film adaptation and its portrayal of the ancient world. Watch it here: buff.ly/D0hMKfC #TheOdyssey #BronzeAge #Archaeology

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This summer, Sydney A. Pickens joined the Çadır Höyük Archaeological Excavation Project in Türkiye as a 2026 Strange/Midkiff Families Scholarship recipient, studying Late Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age contexts. Read about her fieldwork here: buff.ly/b8qheTC #Turkiye #Fieldwork #Archaeology

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🏺Calling all teachers—bring archaeology into your classroom! Join ASOR and ISAC (University of Chicago) for a hands-on teacher workshop full of ready-to-use lessons and activities on the ancient world 📅 Sat, Nov 21 | 10 AM–12 PM 🎟️ Register here: buff.ly/4w2Mnlz #TeacherWorkshop #EducatorResources

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tune in TOMORROW—Sept. 24 at 2:00pm ET—for the first FOA webinar of the 2026-27 season: "Digging into The Odyssey: An Epic Reimagined or a Misinterpretation of Epic Proportions?". Register for free (if you miss it you'll get a link to the recording): buff.ly/P45MmJF #Odyssey #BronzeAge #Archaeology

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our #ObjectoftheWeek is a small copper bull figurine from the Temple of Baalat Gebal in ancient Byblos, Lebanon. Dating to ca. 1800–1700 BCE, it was part of a votive deposit known as the “Golden Calf” deposit. 📷️ ©2024 Louvre Museum, Dist. GrandPalaisRmn/Raphael Chipault #Lebanon #Byblos #BronzeAge

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Silk Road may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about archaeology in Israel. A new virtual exhibition on Nahal Omer, a small early Islamic site in the Negev, aims to change that perception. Read the newest ANE Today article: buff.ly/Vd2MTvW 📷️ Textiles from Nahal Omer

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The academic program for the 2026 Annual Meeting from November 18–21 is now available online in PDF format! Check out 100+ sessions & workshops and 500+ presentations on the program here: buff.ly/uC9FRbu

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Discover Tunisia’s 🇹🇳 ancient cities, sacred landscapes, and desert fortresses on the Friends of ASOR tour in January 2027! Guided by expert scholars, explore millennia of history shaped by Phoenician, Roman, Islamic, and Amazigh cultures. Learn more and reserve your place here: buff.ly/9pEOp9b

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This past summer, Zainab Hweij received a Strange/Midkiff Families Scholarship to participate in the Balu’a Regional Archaeological Project in Jordan. Working as a square supervisor, Zainab excavated Iron Age architecture at Khirbat al-Balu’a. Read her fieldwork report here: buff.ly/Bgai8KL

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Friends of ASOR is pleased to announce our first webinar of the season: "Digging into The Odyssey: An Epic Reimagined or a Misinterpretation of Epic Proportions?", on September 24th at 2pm ET, with panelists Eric Cline, Kim Shelton, and Alex Joffe. Register now for free: buff.ly/qJIi2DW

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Are you still thinking about coming to Chicago for the ASOR Annual Meeting, November 18-21? Don't miss your chance to save $50 on in-person registration rates before September 15. Register at the Super Saver pricing today: buff.ly/1s1dB8j #ASOR2026 #AM26 #Chicago

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The summers are hot in Libya, but the work doesn’t stop! With funding from Ancient Rome Live, ASOR and the Libyan Department of Antiquities have spent the past few months working closely on site protection at the World Heritage Site of Cyrene. Read more about the project here: buff.ly/AMv6JnV

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our #ObjectoftheWeek is a turquoise-glazed ceramic jug from Kashan, Iran (ca. 1215–16 CE), depicting harpies and sphinxes. Persian verses by poet Rukn al-Din Qummi are inscribed at the top, alongside an anonymous love poem near the base. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art. #Iran #Persian #Pottery

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sparked a resurgence of interest in the Sea Peoples. But who were they and should they be blamed for the fall of the Bronze Age? Read the newest ANE Today article by Eric Cline here: buff.ly/RaN5Jlw #Odyssey #SeaPeople #BronzeAge 📷️ Photo by Rémih, CC By-SA 3.0

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Chicago this November for the Annual Meeting! With 100+ sessions, the Plenary Address by Kim Benzel, special events, and free admission to several museums 🖼️ 🏛️, there’s plenty of reason to arrive early and stay late. Plan your visit now: buff.ly/cZLH8Uw

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In 2025, Leticia Rodriguez received a Strange/Midkiff Families Scholarship to continue her work at the archaeological site of Antiochia ad Cragum in Türkiye. Read her fieldwork report here: buff.ly/f9uMgVB #Turkiye #Roman #Archaeology #Fieldwork

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

ASOR’s Membership & Outreach Committee is seeking new members. Committee members will serve a three-year term (2027–2029) with the option to renew for a second term. Nominees must fill out the online form by October 1, 2026. Click here for more information: buff.ly/dyqGreq

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Exciting plans are coming together for the 2026 ASOR Annual Meeting, November 18-21, at the Hilton Chicago and online. The Program-at-a-Glance is available online and the complete academic program will be available soon. Visit the Annual Meeting Schedules Page for the latest updates: buff.ly/f7zMGlh

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our #ObjectoftheWeek is a set of cat mummies found in Egypt, wrapped in textiles with facial features outlined in black, ca. 30 BCE. In ancient Egyptian religion, cats were typically connected to the goddess Bastet. British Museum, EA55614. 📸 ©The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme invokes the ancient Mediterranean world without depicting it, raising an interesting question: what exactly does “Phoenicia” mean in the modern imagination? Read the newest ANE Today article: anetoday.org/wes-anderson... 📷️ Courtesy of Focus Features #Phoenicia

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Get hands-on with ancient seal carving! Join us for a free Seal Carving Workshop at the ASOR 2026 Annual Meeting, led by Dr. Pinar Durgun (The Morgan Library and Museum). 📅 Thursday, November 19 ⏰ 12:55–1:55 PM 👥 Space is limited to 20 participants Register today: buff.ly/NWXeaUw

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Last call for poster proposals! ⏳️ The online portal will close on August 15 for poster abstracts. Make sure to get your proposal in on time to present at the 2026 Annual Meeting! www.asor.org/am/2026/post...

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

ASOR announces an open call for nominations and self nominations for the Board of Trustees (Class of 2029). Trustees will serve a three-year term, starting January 1, 2027. We anticipate two openings for Membership-Elected Trustees. Read more here: buff.ly/5lQbqmS

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🏨 Make sure to reserve your room at the Hilton Chicago for the 2026 Annual Meeting! Registered attendees can reserve a room at the discounted rate of $159/night + tax at this iconic downtown hotel overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Book here: buff.ly/4zCN5dW #ASOR2026 #Chicago

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This summer, Ella Hattem received a 2026 Platt Fieldwork Scholarship to excavate at Idalion, Cyprus. During the project, Ella applied archaeological science techniques to investigate the pigments used on ancient painted objects. Read more here: buff.ly/HXaKZWw #Cyprus #Archaeology #Fieldwork

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our #ObjectoftheWeek is this bronze appliqué representing the Etruscan sun god Usil, ca. 500-475 B.C.E. Appliqués depicting Usil are associated with burials, which often held grave offerings of funerary carts. From the Getty Museum, 2017.126. #Etruscan #Italy 📸 Public Domain

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What is The Odyssey? Is it an accurate historical depiction of a hero returning to his island home? Or is it just another film by Christopher Nolan? Read a review of the movie in the latest ANE Today: buff.ly/UBsDNTB #Odyssey #Archaeology 📸 Promotional image by Melinda Sue Gordon ©Universal Pictures

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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, A View from the East - The Ancient Near East Today

What is The Odyssey? Is it an accurate historical depiction of a hero returning to his island home? Or a tale of existential crisis about a brave man drawn into a foolish and destructive war? Or is it...

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

ASOR invites nominations for our Service Awards, an excellent way to recognize a colleague for their contributions to the field, to ASOR, or to one of its affiliated research centers (AIAR and CAARI). The deadline for nominations is September 18, 2026 Nominate someone here: buff.ly/AaYyAtK

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The deadline to submit poster proposals for the 2026 ASOR Annual Meeting has been extended to August 15, and the $25 late fee has been waived. Submit your 250-word abstract through the ASOR Online Portal, and be sure to review the Call for Posters: buff.ly/uDeIL27

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

ASOR is still looking for Session/Workshop Assistants to help support the hybrid aspects of the 2026 Annual Meeting. In exchange for service, ASOR will cover a set number of nights at the Hilton Chicago as well as registration fees. Fill out the interest form here: buff.ly/VyIWELD

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Do you know someone with editorial experience and a vision for scholarly publishing? Please help us spread the word! ASOR is seeking the next Editor(s) of BASOR, with applications receiving full consideration through September 1, 2026. Learn more: buff.ly/pB7aWfp

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Irene Romano, recipient of a 2026 Study of Collections Fellowship, visited the American School of Classical Studies in Athens to support her research of a collection of Late Hellenistic Greek statues found in Iraqi Kurdistan. Read more here: buff.ly/Nl9mT2m #Hellenistic #Greek #Kurdistan

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

⏰ There are only a few days left to submit a poster proposal for the 2026 ASOR Annual Meeting! Poster sessions are a great way to present your latest research, fieldwork, methods, or discoveries and engage with fellow scholars. Submit your proposal by Saturday, August 1. Learn more: buff.ly/uDeIL27

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research (AIAR) in East Jerusalem, an ASOR-Affiliated Overseas Research Center, invites applications for the position of Dorot Director. More details and the application portal can be found here: buff.ly/m4YPzQD

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Our #ObjectoftheWeek is this limestone tablet from Sippar, Iraq, depicting the king Nabu-apla-iddina and the sun god Shamash, ca. 888-855 BCE. BM 91000. © The Trustees of the British Museum, CC By-NC-SA 4.0. #Babylonia #Tablet #Iraq

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Satraps (“governors”) did the everyday work of maintaining Persian imperial rule across its vast empire. Ancient texts from Egypt allow us to understand how this arrangement worked. Read the new ANE Today, "The House of Aršāma, Persian Satrap in Egypt", here: buff.ly/OCthYHt #Persia #Egypt #Empires

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The House of Aršāma, Persian Satrap in Egypt - The Ancient Near East Today

Satraps (“governors”) did the everyday work of maintaining Persian imperial rule across its vast empire. Ancient texts from Egypt allow us to understand how this arrangement worked.

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

ASOR is pleased to announce 6 new projects have received ASOR affiliation since last summer. These projects cover sites in Egypt, Iraq, Israel, and Italy. Learn more about these new ASOR-affiliated projects: buff.ly/d214PsQ

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A new report looks back on the successful outcomes of a 2023 ASOR Shepard Urgent Action Grant at Khramis Didi Gora in Georgia, where researchers documented threatened archaeological deposits at a Late Neolithic settlement in the South Caucasus. Read morehere: buff.ly/JeSeHcn #Georgia #Neolithic

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Have you submitted your poster proposal for the Poster Session during the 2026 ASOR Annual Meeting (November 18–21) yet? Poster abstracts are due August 1! Read the 2026 Call for Posters to learn more: buff.ly/Xda2LRl

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Explore the new 2026 issue for the Journal of Cuneiform Studies, featuring articles such as: Three New Kings of Assyria; An Old Babylonian Tablet with a Collection of Sumerian Hymns; A Hurro-Hittite Ritual for Kingship?; and more. View the Table of Contents here: buff.ly/tJ56SEx #Cuneiform

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

ASOR's Early Career Scholars hosted Dr. Leilani Lucas (College of Southern Nevada) for a recent Research in Action talk: "Reconstructing Culinary Practices in Prehistoric Cyprus from Charred Food Remains." Watch the lecture on YouTube: buff.ly/mbAupho #Cyprus

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our #ObjectoftheWeek is a calcite funerary stele from Yemen, ca. 100 BCE–100 CE. The Sabaean inscription mentions a woman named Ghalilat and invokes the protection of the god Attar. BM 125041. © The Trustees of the British Museum, CC By-NC-SA 4.0. #Yemen #Sabaean #Arabia

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

As the main setting of The Odyssey, Scheria is not meant to be seen as just another stop, but as a flashback to a vanished world. Read the newest ANE Today, "Why Odysseus Had to Go to Scheria—Memories, Flashbacks, and the End of the Bronze Age", here: buff.ly/1MmZqiy #TheOdyssey #Homer #BronzeAge

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Why Odysseus Had to Go to Scheria —Memories, Flashbacks, and the End of the Bronze Age - The Ancient Near East Today

As the main setting for a large part of The Odyssey, Scheria is not meant to be understood as just another stop on Odysseus’s wanderings, but as a deliberate flashback to a vanished world.

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Yale Classics Library @yaleclassicslib.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Journal of Cuneiform Studies Vol. 78 (2026) www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/jcs/2026... @asor-research.bsky.social @asor-research.bsky.social @chicagojournals.bsky.social

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thinking about presenting a poster for the 2026 ASOR Annual Meeting? Join the ASOR ECS Writing Group for “Preparing a Poster Abstract” — the first of two sessions on conceptualizing, composing, and submitting a poster abstract. 🗓️ Monday, July 20 | 11am EST | Virtual Register here: buff.ly/VqNVY1x

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We did it again! ASOR has once more set a record participation rate with 955 donors giving $5+ in the 2026 fiscal year. It is truly gratifying to see our members and friends choosing to invest in ASOR and helping us make our work possible. Thank you to our generous donors!

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ASOR @asor-research.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In 2025, Olivia Spink received an Eric & Carol Meyers Scholarship to participate in the Tell Timai International Training Program in Egypt where she explored the rich history of ancient Thmuis and discovered a renewed passion for Egyptian archaeology. Read her fieldwork report here: buff.ly/0lKJU1T

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