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Execution at Stonehenge - Archaeotrace describe how trace element analysis revealed for a 'The Secrets of the Dead' TV program that a man beheaded at Stonehenge in the Dark Ages was a local.

Artifacts or Geofacts? - An alternative explanation of alleged artifacts from the Gulf of Cambay, western India.

The Kilnsea-Boat - The opening paragraphs of an article in Antiquity by Robert Van de Noort et al on the radiocarbon dating of a Bronze Age plank discovered in 1996 on the Yorkshire coast at Kilnsea.

Concern Over Distortions - An article in Frontline reporting that participants at the Kolkata session of the Indian History Congress express concern over attempts to distort history in school textbooks and thus subvert secular education.

Tracing the Origin of Roman Princesses - Two studies by Archaeotrace aiming to identify by lead in teeth the place of origin of two high status Roman female burials; one from London and one from York.

Gupta Era Statue Found in Patna - From the Times of India reporting that a statue belonging to the Gupta period was unearthed while digging for construction of a temple near Rani Ghat on the outskirts of Patna district.

Turriff Logboat Discovered in 1893 Dates From Bronze Age - The remains of a boat stored in Aberdeen University's Marischal Museum were recently radiocarbon dated in the US, reports the Press and Journal.

6th Century Granite Idols Found - From Yahoo News, Two granite sculptures of Lord Siva and goddess Saraswathi, dating to the sixth century, have been recovered during clearing operations at the historic Thayumanaswamy temple atop the Rock Fort here.

Seahenge Dated to Spring 2050 BC - BBC News: precise dating reveals that Seahenge, the remarkable ring of oak timbers recently uncovered on a UK beach, is 4,050 years old. Photographs, reconstruction, links.

Indian Archaeologists Find British Shipwreck - From Ananova, archaeologists in India have discovered the wreck of a 200-year-old British ship.

English and Welsh are Races Apart - From the BBC, genetic research suggests the Welsh are the "true" Britons while the English evolved from Anglo-Saxon invaders from modern-day Holland.

Sea Trade Between Romans and India Rivaled Silk Road - From Deseret News, on how spices, gems and other exotic cargo excavated from an ancient port on Egypt's Red Sea show that the sea trade between the Roman Empire and India was more extensive than previously thought.

Archaeological Ceramic Building Materials Group - Forum for the analysis of brick and tile from archaeological sites.

13th century copper plates found in Orissa - A report from the Indo-Asian News Service on the discovery by a farmer in Bhubaneswar, Orissa of seven Ganga Dynasty engraved copper plates.

Ceramic Petrology - An introduction to the techniques of clay sourcing for ceramic analysis.

Saxon Jewel Fit for Princess Unearthed - The Guardian reports that a late 7th-century brooch made of copper and delicately worked gold, studded with Indian garnets, goes on show at the Museum of London.

Ceramics Paulus Florizoone - Belgium company specializing in conservation and restoration of earthenware from pre-historic, Roman, medieval and post-medieval sites and producing replicas of archaeological finds.

Rice - The history of the origin of rice.

Gather Around This Pot - Civilization Canada presentation on the diversity and richness of Native ceramic making traditions in Canada. Includes pottery making techniques and conservation of ceramics.

Mystery of Delhi's Iron Pillar Unraveled - Metallurgists at Kanpur IIT have discovered that a thin layer of misawite, a compound of iron, oxygen and hydrogen, has protected the 1,600-year-old cast iron pillar from rust.

German Stoneware 1200-1900 - Archaeology and cultural history of German Stoneware by David Gaimster.

Asoka Statues Unearthed in India - An article from the BBC reporting the discovery of two statues of King Asoka.

Glossary of Ceramic Attributes - University of Connecticut glossary for archaeological ceramic analysis. Includes technological attributes, morphology, surface treatments and stylistic attributes.

Indian 'Jews' resist DNA tests to prove they are a lost tribe - From the Telegraph, members of a remote community of Indians who claim to be descendants of one of the 10 lost tribes of Israel are resisting plans to carry out genetic tests to prove their Jewishness.

Jamestown Ceramic Research Group - Group formed to identify and define all the ceramic ware types that appear on or near the pre-1650 Jamestown archaeology site in Virginia. Includes ceramic types from Germany, China, England, Italy, France, and Spain.

Archaeological Survey of India - The Archaeological Survey of India has the main function of exploring, excavating, conserving, protecting the monuments and sites of National & International Importance. Includes: a history of the Survey, latest developments, publications, and contact information.

Medieval Pottery - Introduction to Post-Roman pottery with a photo gallery of examples.

The Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi - Aims to disseminate archaeological knowledge from India and surrounding countries and assist in the preservation of cultural heritage. Aims, funds, annual conference, research and publications. [Flash opening page.]

Pueblo Pottery - An online exhibit from the Internet Public Library on the pottery of the Pueblo Indians of Southwestern US. History, pueblo life and pottery styles, bibliography, gallery and glossary.

Geological Survey of India - Among other activities, the GSI publishes a range of maps.

Tile Resources - History and examples of ceramic tiles. Indexed by style, designer, subject, technique, factory, and use.

Asiatic Society - A premier research institution in Indology and Asian lore.

Underwater Ceramic - Descriptions and examples of ceramics from underwater archaeology sites around Thailand. Includes ceramics of Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese origin as well as those of unknown origin.

The Ancient India and Iran Trust - A non profit organization providing a meeting place for scholars and members of the public interested in the cultures of the ancient India and Iran.

Virtual Catalogue of Windsor Tradition Ceramics - Descriptions and examples of Native American ceramics from New England. Includes Vinette I, Linear and Rocker Dentate, Windsor Cord Marked, Windsor Brushed, Sebonac Stamped, Hollister Stamped, and Selden Island typologies.

World Association for Vedic Studies - A multi-disciplinary, non-sectarian, academic society of Vedic and ancient Indian studies, irrespective of religious, cultural, racial, ethnic, or ideology. Contact information, journal, conferences, building research/study circles.

Amphora Types According to Dressel - Table for dating Roman type amphoras. Originally from Heinrich Dressel: Corpus Inscriptionum Latinarum, band XV, Berlin 1899.

Discover India Gallery - An academically oriented online magazine on archaeology in India, includes a large archive, and is edited by Dr. Shanti Pappu.

Later Prehistoric Pottery Collections Register - Gazetteer collection derived from a survey carried out by Southampton Archaeology for English Heritage on behalf of the Prehistoric Ceramics Research Group. Features project description, collections outline and database.

Serindian: Indian Archaeology and Heritage Online - An electronic Journal for archaeology and Indology, includes content for both amateurs and professionals.

Anglo Saxon and Viking Pottery - Detailed history of pottery making techniques in Britain from Regia Anglorum.

Divers Find Ruins of Mythical City Off India - From Ananova, explorers believe they have discovered remains of a mythical city off the coast of India.

PotWeb - The Ashmolean Museum aims to create an online catalogue of its ceramic collections. Sample images by period. Guide to pottery-making and pottery in archaeology; information on the collectors; bibliography.

Clues to Missing Pagodas Found - From the Times of India, submerged structures found off the coast of Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal could well solve the mystery of seven pagodas dating back to 7th century CE.

Potsherd - Online atlas of Roman pottery, listing the wares by class or source, from Paul Tyers, author of Roman Pottery in Britain.

Ancient Town Flourished in Tripura Village - A report in The Times of India of archaeological remains including statuary in the small village of Tripura and a call for a professional investigation.

Saint Mary's Archaeology Lab Ceramics Database - This project is meant to be an aid to help with identification of ceramics found on historic period archaeological sites in Nova Scotia.

Bhimbetkar Cave - A short illustrated introduction to the stone-age rock art site by a tour operator.

Bibliography of Glass Artifacts - Bibliography of glass artifacts, including bottles, jars, and flat glass. Compiled by William Hampton Adams.

Mud Mask for Taj Mahal - From Ananova, an Indian beauty secret is being used to whiten the Taj Mahal because experts say it has been dirtied by industrial pollution.

Bomford Collection of Ancient Glass - Bristol City Museum provides a searchable catalogue of its important collection of ancient and Roman glass vessels and other glass objects, and a bibliography.

Lost City Found Off Indian Coast - From the BBC, a city which has been the subject of legend for thousands of years is discovered off the south-east coast of India.

Pioneering Glass - Identification and history of English drinking glasses from 1640 to 1702.

India Uncovers Ancient Buddhist Marvel - An article from the BBC reporting the excavation in Bihar, of one of the world's tallest Buddhist stupas.

The Glass from Sepphoris - A preliminary report by Joan Keller on the glass from the University of South Florida's Excavations at Sepphoris, Israel (1983-1991).

Ancient Chinese Rice Archaeological Project - Study of rice in Neolithic and Epi-Palaeolithic archaeological paddy sites on the middle Yangtze River.

The Archaeology of the Clay Tobacco Pipe - An article by Craig Cessford from Assemblage, with references and bibliography.

The Golden Age of Chinese Archaeology: Celebrated Finds from The People's Republic of China - Online teaching program for this exhibition. Includes: descriptions of twenty artifacts, maps, teaching activities, pronunciation guide.

Canadian Clay Tobacco Pipe Industries - Dedicated to the 19th century Canadian clay tobacco pipe industry.

Treasures from a Lost Civilization: Ancient Chinese Art from Sichuan - An exhibit of ancient Sichuan art and artifacts at the Seattle Art Museum. Includes: exhibition information, multimedia interactives exploring art work from Ancient China, and discussion boards.

Knasterkopf - German society for clay pipe research: publishes an annual journal and holds annual conferences.

The Archaeology of Quanzhou - Concerns the archaeology and history of the city of Quanzhou, Fujian. Includes; information about the city, setting, photos, bibliography, and links.

Ottoman Empire Clay Pipes - Examples of Ottoman Empire period clay pipes found in Marseille quarantine harbour, supplies by Philip Gosse. Photographs of pipes and their maker's stamps. Text in French and English.

China History - A resource page for the history and archaeology of China to the Qing Dynasty. Includes a short description of each dynasty and period, articles, bibliographies, links, and images.

Society for Clay Pipe Research - UK-based but with a worldwide membership of archaeologists, researchers and collectors, who cover all aspects of clay tobacco pipe research on local, national and international levels.

Chinese Culture: Images - A summary of all the picture files available on the Brooklyn College Core 9 Chinese Culture Web site, along with their sources.

Clay Pipes.com - Devoted to the study and dissemination of information about clay tobacco pipes.

A Virtual Archaeological Expedition in China - Dr. Gary Feinman will send electronic updates about a Chinese and American archaeological team's work to investigate the origins of early civilization. Includes: information about Feinman, the expedition, field reports, and photos.

Underwater Finds from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - Description from the maritime museum at Sassnitz, on the Isle of Rügen of the local types of archaeological finds and sites underwater. German with summary in English.

The Mythic Chinese Unicorn Zhi - On the history and meaning of the image of the Chinese unicorn, zhi, and its relationship with the rhinoceros.

Nordic Underwater Archaeology - Describes how the cold brackish Baltic Sea has preserved wrecks, as well as giving links to maritime archaeology resources worldwide.

Arthur M. Sackler Museum of Art and Archaeology: Peking University - Specializes in Chinese archaeology and museology.

History on the Seabed - Illustrated feature from Welcome to Finland on marine archaeology in the Baltic sea.

Riddle of the Desert Mummies - A video (Quicktime) and photo gallery of the ancient mummies found buried throughout the Takla Makan Desert in the 1970s and 1980s.

Underwater Archaeology - Extensive coverage from the French Ministry of Culture of shipwrecks and their cargoes and other underwater sites in the Mediterranean and the English Channel.

Mysterious Mummies of China - Articles at NOVA Online giving further information on the Tarum Mummies.

Underwater Archaeology - Directory of resources on the Internet from Tanya Rabourn.

Yi-Lou River Survey - This project aims to articulate processes underlying the evolution of ancient societies in the Yi-Luo River valley, western Henan province, where the earliest Chinese states emerged. Includes: history, results, and links.

Underwater Mystery Unravels - Xinhua reports on China's first-ever underwater archaeological expedition. The site, possibly Han Dynasty, is deep in Fuxian Lake in Southwest China's Yunnan Province.

9,000-Year-Old Flutes From Jiahu, Henan Province, China - A press release from Brookhaven National Laboratory detailing a set of very early Chinese flutes.

History and Archaeology of the Ship - Extensive lecture notes from John Illsley on the development and typology of ships from ancient to early modern, with bibliography.

Exploring Ancient Salt Production Sites in China - From Backdirt, Joint Project by UCLA and Peking University traces the origins of this early commodity.

Underwater Archaeology Discussion List - Sub-Arch covers the field of underwater archaeology. It is a list primarily intended for professionals in the field.

Ancient Graves Discovered in Central China - From Xinhua, Chinese aristocrats were building hundreds of tombs in this ancient capital of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

Ballard and the Black Sea - National Geographic reports on Dr Bob Ballard's expedition in search of evidence of human habitation on the bed of the Black Sea. Interviews, transcripts, and observation logs.

Christian Designs Found in Tomb Stones of Eastern Han Dynasty - From Art News, studies show by the third year of Yuanhe of Eastern Han Dynasty (89 CE), Christianity entered into China, 550 years earlier than thought.

Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage - From the International Council of Monuments and Sites.

Huge Ancient Pottery Drum Unearthed - From Xinhua, archaeologists believe that a pottery drum unearthed recently in Qianyang County, northwest China's Shannxi Province, is probably the largest one ever found.

Shipwreck Salvage - An illustrated article from About.com on kraters, amphoras and other Greek pottery found in shipwrecks.

China Selects 100 Top Archaeological Discoveries of 20th Century - The Institute of Archaeology announces the result of the selection among nearly 10,000 archaeological discoveries in China over the past 100 years, reports People's Daily.

The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology - Published for the Nautical Archaeology Society by Academic Press London. Abstracts of articles in current and back issues online and searchable. Information for authors.

Byzantine Gold Coin Unearthed in Qinghai - From Xinhua News, a Byzantine gold coin recently unearthed in Dulan in northwest China's Qinghai Province, may shed new light on the history of East-West trade routes.

Archaeology of Whaling in Southern Australia and New Zealand - An international project looking at the archaeology and history of Australasia's whaling industry. Aims, conferences, bibliography, regional contributions.

2000-year-old Beauty Revived in Pictures - A report from China Daily that a Chinese professor has made four portraits of a woman who lived about 2,200 years ago.

BBCi: Marine Archaeology - Learn about marine archaeology from the waters around the British Isles with maps and an interactive quiz.

Archaeologists Unearth Stash of Bronze Chinese Dildos - From Amanova, archaeologists in China have uncovered seven ancient bronze dildos in a Han Dynasty tomb.

Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project - Has performed background research, collected historical information and conducted field work on the vessels beneath Rhode Island waters.

Multiplication Tables Exist in China 2,200 Years Ago - From Xinhua, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed proof that the times tables were being drummed into the heads of pupils more than 2,000 years ago.

Sub-Aqua Archaeology - Online newsletter of the British Sub-Aqua Association.

Goguryeo Tomb Paintings in China Stolen - An article from Digital Chosun reporting the theft of Korean burial tomb wall paintings from the Goguryeo-era in Jillin Province.

Issues in Underwater Archaeology - The Connecticut Office of State Archaeology is striving to develop a cooperative approach to protecting our maritime heritage. Artifact identification, workshops, FAQs for divers, sites in Connecticut.

Ancient Civilization Existed in South China: Findings - From the People's Daily, archaeological findings prove that civilization existed in Shenzhen, now a coastal boomtown in south China's Guangdong Province, as early as 3,500 years ago.

Maritime Underwater Nautical Archaeology - A directory of online resources.

China Had Express Post in 221 BCE - From CNN, China had an express postal service as long ago as 221 BCE, according to archaeologists studying recently discovered Imperial documents.

Captain Rick's Maritime Consultation Site - Features on underwater archaeology, shipwrecks, and treasure found in Hawaii.

Ancient Relievo With Jewish Design Unearthed in East China - An article in China Daily reporting the discovery of a relievo depicting the Star of David, dating to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) in east China's port city of Quanzhou.

Department of Maritime Archaeology Bibliographic Database - Searchable listing of maritime archaeological and associated references.

China Finds Oldest Environmental Protection Rule - A report from Xinhua that China was taking legal measures to protect the natural environment as early as West Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 24 CE), in Gansu Province.

First Mariners Project - Replicative archaeology project examining Pleistocene maritime navigation

Han Dynasty Tool Unearthed in West China - From China Daily, a bronze measuring plate thought to date from the early Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.E. to 25 C.E.) has been unearthed in Gucheng village in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

The Trireme Trust - Studies of the design, use, and capabilities of this historically important type of ship.

Tomb Raiders Arrested in China - Members of a ruthless gang of ancient tomb raiders have been arrested in China.

Thai Underwater Archaeology - The Underwater Archaeological Project has surveyed and excavated 25 sites within the Gulf of Thailand, which produced ceramics. Overview with map and description of ceramic types.

World's Oldest Bricks Discovered - An article from Japan Today reporting the discovery by a joint Sino-Japanese archaeological team of 5000 year old fired bricks on the Yangze River in Hunan Provance.

Ultramarine Newsletter - Encourages research of coastal archaeology and maritime heritage of the Americas. (Spanish and English)

Finds Confirm China's Ancient Trade Route Port - From the People's Daily, Chinese archaeologists say they have found more evidence to prove Hepu, at Beihai City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was the oldest departure point on the country's ancient maritime trading route.

Alger Underwater Preserve - In the Great Lakes at Munising in Michigan. Map and details of wrecks, including an intact 1880s wooden schooner.

China's Boat-building Dates Back 7,500 Years - From the people's Daily, Chinese archaeologists have unearthed a wooden boat dating back at least 7,500 years in Xiaoshan City of east China's Zhejiang Province.

Florida's Underwater Archaeological Preserves - A statewide system of underwater parks featuring shipwrecks and other historic sites.

Tomb Depicting Murals Found in Southwest China - From Xinhuanet, Chinese archaeologists have found colorful murals on walls inside six cliff tombs dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-220 C.E.

Nautical Archaeology Texas A&M University - Information on the Nautical Archaeology Program and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Conservation and preservation laboratories, projects, research.

Scientists Solve Ancient Chinese Riddle - From Ananova, scientists have helped the Chinese government confirm where the ancient makers of terracotta warriors pulled their earth from the ground to build the fabled statues.

The Institute of Marine Archaeological Conservation - An organization dedicated to marine archaeological conservation through private enterprise.

1,700-year-old Legal Document Found in NW Province - From the Peoples daily, a incomplete document dating back 1,700 years just has been unearthed in Gansu Province, providing a valuable clue for archaeologists on the long-lost Criminal Law of the imperial Jin Dynasty, 265-420BCE.

Universities Offering Graduate Courses in Underwater Marine Archaeology - List with contact information and links from Dive World Travel.

Chinese Explorer May Redraw Map of History - A report from Xinhuanet concerning the proposal that Chinese explorers found America 72 years before Christopher Columbus.

Hellenic Institute of Marine Archaeology - Aims to organize and promote maritime archaeological research in Greece and to assist the Greek Archaeological Service.

Explorer from China who 'beat Columbus to America' - An article in the Telegraph announcing a lecture by an amateur historian expounding his theory that when Columbus discovered America in 1492, he was 72 years too late.

Maritime Studies East Carolina University - Details of the program, courses, publications, faculty, projects and field school.

Chinese Mariner Zheng He [Cheng Ho] - Zheng He sailed from China to places in South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Africa, and possibly America some 80 years before Columbus.

Underwater Science Program - At Indiana University, USA. Research and interpretation of submerged cultural and biological resources emphasizing park development and sustainable use. Details of projects.

Admiral Zheng's Fleet - A history of Chinese navigation.

Western Australian Maritime Museum - Department of Maritime Archaeology.

Experts Hope to Emulate Chinese Columbus - From the BBC, Chinese are hoping to emulate an oriental eunuch, who they believe, discovered America 71 years before Columbus.

Florida State University Program in Underwater Archaeology - Explains the scope of the program, academics, research projects and field school.

China's Oldest Post Office Found Along Silk Road - A report in XNA that a letter written about 2,000 years ago and never delivered has provided evidence of China's oldest post office at a historic site near the famous Dunhuang Mogao Grottos along the ancient Silk Road.

Underwater Archaeology Division - Within the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina.

Chinese Pyramids - Hartwig Hausdorf, a researcher in Germany, sent over these photographs from his collection, taken during his 1994 trip to the Forbidden Zone in The Shensi Province in China.

Underwater and Nautical Archaeology - The Department of Anthropology at Brown University offers underwater and nautical archaeology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Chinese Pyramids and Burial Mounds - Images of Chinese mounds.

Centre for Maritime Archaeology of the National Museum of Denmark - Denmark's position between the Baltic and the North Sea holds great potential for maritime archaeology. Staff, newsletter.

Dadu - 3D computer recreation of Dadu, the capital city built by Khublai Khan.

Maritime Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology - At the Museum of Natural History and Archaeology which is a part of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Background history, methodology, projects and education.

Mausoleum of Hui-Ling - Report by Alfonz Lengyel of the Sino-American Field School of Archaeology on the excavation of this mausoleum in Shaanxi Province, China, of the elder brother of Emperor Xuan Zhong.

Institute of Nautical Archaeology in Bodrum, Turkey - Underwater projects, excavations, surveys, artifact pictures and underwater pictures.

Few Tourists Will Gaze On Pyramid Nest in China - A report in Rocky Mountain News on Chinese pyramids.

The Institute for Marine Archaeology - An organization dedicated to the advancement of underwater archaeology in North America.

Pyramids of China - Descriptions and images of several Chinese pyramids.

Australian Institute of Maritime Archaeology - Dedicated to the promotion of maritime archaeology throughout Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Newsletters, bulletins, reports and a searchable database of shipwrecks.

Shih Huang Ti - 3D computer recreation of the Imperial tomb of Shih Huang Ti.

Deep Sea Archaeology Research Group - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing advanced robotics and submersibles to perform high-quality archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the ocean.

China's Giant Leshan Buddha Undergoing Repairs - From the AP, the world's largest Buddha image is getting a facelift of sorts.

Maritime Archaeology and History at the University of Hawaii - Offers a graduate certificate program, a summer field project, and an annual symposium on maritime archaeology and history of the Pacific.

Ancient Tombs Found in Central China - A report from AP Beijing of the discovery of more than 1400 tombs dating from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BCE) and the Warring States Period (475-221 BCE).

Submerged Cultural Resources Unit - Twenty years of underwater archeology in the US National Park Service. Shipwrecks, submerged sites, dive training.

Archaeological Find May Change Chinese History - People's Daily reports that archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city site that thrived over 4,000 years ago in Taosi village, Shanxi Province.

The Estonian State Maritime Museum - Active in underwater archaeology, using their own research ship Mare, a modern side scan sonar and a remote operated vehicle to search for sunken ships.

Prehistoric Chinese City Brought to Light - From Xinhua, archeologists excavate ruins of an ancient city from 3500 BCE, China's earliest.

Centre for Maritime Archaeology and History - Bristol University. Details of current maritime archaeology research, and MA programs in maritime archaeology and historical archaeology.

Experts Claim Discovery of Oldest Great Wall Section - From the People's Daily, oldest section of the Great Wall was built during ancient China's Chu Kingdom, during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.).

Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) - Scientific/educational organization; studies human history from the physical remains of maritime activities.

Cave 285 - A 3D-vr of photographs of Dunhuang Cave 285 assembled together (Quicktime).

Centre for Maritime Archaeology - Within the Department of Archaeology at the University of Southampton. Courses and facilities, current maritime field projects, 'History and Archaeology of the Ship.'

Caves of the Singing Sands - Information and images on the artwork in the caves.

Scottish Institute of Maritime Studies - At the University of St Andrews for interdisciplinary research and teaching. Graduate courses, teaching and research quality, research projects, archaeological diving unit, staff, news.

Dunghuang Grottoes - Frescoes from the caves.

Centre for Maritime Archaeology - At the University of Ulster. Techniques, research projects, publications, imagery, lecture notes.

Dunhuang Cave Art - Dunhuang was at the hub of cultural exchanges between China and the West along the "Silk Road". So, the cave art of Dunhuang possesses a special geographical and cultural significance. The cave art derived from the style and technique of Buddhist art of the Western Regions.

Centre for Maritime Archaeology and History - The center researches nautical, maritime and underwater archaeology, and offers graduate degrees in maritime archaeology and historical archaeology.

Dunhuang Caves In China - An introduction to the caves of Dunhuang: what they are, who created them, and what they mean.

Oxford University Maritime Archaeology Research Unit - Independent research group associated to Oxford University. Projects, picture gallery.

Dunhuang: The Silk Road Trip: China Tour - Introduces ancient Hexi corridor, Mogao Grottoes, and the Yangguan pass.

Narwhal Press - Publishers of books, prints, maps, and periodicals about treasures and shipwrecks.

International Dunhuang Project - A large database of manuscripts from Dunhuang and other parts of Central Asia. Includes a description of the discovery in 1900 of a cave full of ancient manuscripts.

Lost to the Sea: The World's Shipwrecks - Information and images from W.J.McKelvey about shipwrecks which have occurred worldwide.

The Mogao Caves of Dunhuang - A general introduction to the caves and the manuscripts.

The Secrets of the Shallows - Article by Mario Mazzoli on his excavation with the Archeo Club d'Italia of an important Roman wreck between the islands of Ponza and Palmarola, carrying amphorae.

Mogao Caves: UNESCO - Justification for the inscription of the site in 1987.

Old Ship Remains in the Solent - Timbers apparently from an ancient ship have been discovered by Don Bullivant and John Barber off the coast of Hayling Island, southern England. Scholarly report from Southampton University.

Bing Ma Yong - The Virtual Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is an attempt at a virtual recovery of excavated archaeological finds in cyberspace for ancient relic preservation, archaeology research, and multimedia contents generation.

Shipwrecks of New England - A guide by Dave Clancy with photographs and locations, background information and links.

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor: UNESCO - Justification for inscription in 1987.

Stinch's Shipwreck Data, Artifact Preservation and Scuba Page - Scuba diver Rich Stinchcomb's table of New England shipwrecks, some with detailed histories, and guide to the preservation of shipwreck artifacts in a range of materials.

Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses - Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses is one of the most famous attractions in China.

The Navis Project - Directory of European shipwrecks and other underwater relicts in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish.

Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty - A short description of the terracottas.

Northern Maritime Research Shipwreck Database - Documents four centuries of North American wrecks through 65,000 records on CD-ROM.

Terracotta Warriors - Photographs from the Terra Cotta Warrior Archeological Site.

California Shipwrecks - Articles about California shipwrecks plus pictures of artifacts, underwater video, an online database of California wrecks, and a list of shipwreck links from the California State Lands Commission.

The Terracotta Warriors - A short history, including pictures of the terracotta army.

California's Channel Islands Shipwrecks - Histories of each wreck from the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

Terracotta Warriors: New Theories on Ancient Artifacts - From China.org, the warriors may well have been successfully fired using a traditional temporary kiln technique, not necessarily a kiln stove as previously thought.

English East India Company Ships - Details of English East India Company ships 1600-1834, including those captured, lost and wrecked. Also has details of seafarers in the English East India Company.

Fossil skull not so old, but important - A leading expert says an important Homo erectus find in Thailand may not be as old as first reported, but is still significant.

Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping - Includes the Great Lakes shipwreck file: total losses of Great Lakes ships 1679 - 1999 by Dave Swayze.

Ban Chiang - An illustrated introduction to this important prehistoric settlement in Thailand from the University of Pennsylvania.

Historic Wreck Sites - Annual Report of the Advisory Committee 1996 with appendix: list of current designated UK wreck sites. Hosted by St Andrew's University.

Thai Underwater Archaeology - A synopsis of ceramics recovered from underwater archaeological contexts.

International Registry of Sunken Ships - Probably the largest database on sunken, wrecked or missing ships in the world. Commercial service; sample reports only online.

Thai Archaeometallurgy Project - A short description of the Thailand Archaeometallurgy Project (TAP) of the University of Pennsylvania and carried out in the Khao Wong Prachan Valley of Central Thailand.

Isle Royale Shipwrecks - Detailed information on six wrecks in Lake Superior, reproduced from Fredrick Stonehouse, "Isle Royale Shipwrecks" (1983).

Digging up Buddha's Foot - A synopsis of the excavation at Ban San Patong 2 in 1996 by the Chaing Mai Museum and the Thai Fine Arts Department.

Minnesota's Historic Shipwrecks - Lake Superior and Inland Waters.

Sukhothai and Ancient Thai Civilization - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

Out of Gloucester - A list of names of fishermen who died or were lost at sea fishing out of the port of Gloucester, Massachusetts in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Lower Mekong Archaeological Project (LOMAP) - A training and research program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Dedicated to the training of Cambodian archaeologists and an international, multi-disciplinary research project emphasizing Lower Mekong valley archaeological sites.

Shipwrecked on the Internet - Shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon, and New England shipwrecks.

The Origins of Angkor Archaeological Project - The University of Otago investigates the Mun River valley of Northeast Thailand. Report on Bronze and Iron Age sites includes site notes, radiocarbon dates, graphics, maps, biographies, and bibliography.

Shipwrecks of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia - List and details of wrecks around this long stretch of coastline, including those of the Second World War.

Khmer Ceramics - Photographs and a short synopsis of Khmer Empire ceramic art from Asia Art.

Sites Along the Mediterranean Coastline - The French Ministry of Culture provides a sensitive map leading to photographs and descriptions of shipwreck sites and their excavation.

Cambodia - A short Khmer history including pictures and a short bibliography.

UK Diving - Houses a UK shipwreck database, accessible via hierarchical map or alphabetised list.

Ancient Sculpture of South East Asia - Photos of Khmer Empire sculpture in the round.

Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks - Details of wrecks in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan from State Historical Society of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute.

Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia - A virtual tour of Khmer Empire antiquities from the National Gallery of Art in Washington (QuickTime).

Wreck Web - Site plans of Great Lakes shipwrecks from Walter B. Allen.

Angkor Photo Diary - A large number of good photos of the Angkor monuments.

Wrecks.net - Downloadable and searchable shipwreck databases, with a focus on the North American Great Lakes.

Angkor Guide - Online version of a translation of Maurice Glaize's 1944 guide to the Angkor Monuments.

Hampshire and Dorset Shipwrecks - An illustrated exploration of the long and rich maritime history of this part of the southern coast of England and some of its tragedies.

Architecture of Angkor - Interactive plan and images of each of the face-towers of the Bayon. Study by Waseda University, Japan.

Victorian Ships' Graveyard Portal - Describes a project to study wrecks in Bass Strait (between Tasmania and mainland Australia).

Angkor Temples - A short description including pictures of Angkor Wat and its primary structures.

Dutch VOC shipwrecks ± 650 - List of more than 650 Shipwrecks owned by the Dutch VOC (±1600-1800) with approximately 150 background stories. Info on wrecks, coins, cannon, gold, silver, porcelain etc.

Angkor Wat - 14 slides detailing portions of the wat.

The Grounding Of The Eldia - Pictures and information regarding the grounding of the Maltese freighter Eldia on Nauset Beach, Cape Cod, Mass in March of 1984.

Angkor, Cambodia: a major center of the ancient Khmer culture - New pictures of the huge ceremonial city of Angkor as produced from earth orbit using SIR-C.

Raising The Morton S. Bouchard, Jr. - Pictures and information regarding the sinking and salvaging of the 100 foot tug Morton S. Bouchard, Jr. This maritime accident closed the Cape Cod Canal for almost a week in April of 1983.

Sculptures and Bas-reliefs in Khmer Art - An introduction, including pictures to the art of Angkor Wat.

Wisconsin Shipwrecks - The underwater archaeology program of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Shipwrecks of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.

Angkor History - A history, including pictures of the Angkor monuments.

Aggi - A three-masted full rigged ship 1894-1915. Detailed history from the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Submerged Cultural Resources Assessment.

Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures - The war that swept Cambodia during the past two decades has left its best-known temples and monuments virtually untouched.

The Atocha - Historical overview of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha shipwreck in 1622, and the subsequent recovery of its treasure by Mel Fisher and his crew of divers.

Ilgynly-Depe - A site report describing the 1986-97 excavations at the village site of Ilgynly-Depe (ca. 5000-3000 BCE).

Al-ind-esk-a Sea - is a 324' fishing processor that caught fire during repairs in 1982 and sank approx a mile off of Port Gardner, Everett.

Work in Turkmenistan - A synopsis of current research at the sites of Bolshoi Balkan and Jeitun by the University of Sheffield.

Angra98 - Azores islands, Portugal, 2 wrecks have been located in an area where a breakwater is going to be built.

The International Merv Project - A history of the project by co-directors Georgina Herrmann and K. Kurbansakhatove.

Operation Phips - The government of Québec reports that archaeologists have discovered that a 17th-century wreck off Anse aux Bouleaux belonged to the fleet of Sir William Phips in his expeditions against New France in 1690.

Archaeological Missions in Nisa - Aim of these missions is to make a general topographical map of old Nisa and to learn the relationships between each building of the fortress located in the south part of Nisa.

Benwood - Historic Shipwreck 1942.

Temples Along the Indus - An article by Dr. Michael W. Meister reporting on the remains of forts and temples built between the 6th and 11th centuries CE in the Salt Ranges of northwestern India.

HMHS Britannic 98 Technical Diving Expedition - Some of the UK's leading technical divers have organised the only official expedition to the HMHS Britannic in 1998.

The Prehistory of Southeastern Balochistan - About the Prehistoric, Early Harappan, Harappan , Kulli Historic, and Islamic periods of Balochistan's past by Dr. Ute Franke-Vogt.

Reclaiming the Bounty - Australian divers locate the famous ship in shallow waters off Pitcairn Island.

Gandhara Bibliography - A short bibliography of Gondaharan art and archaeology.

Titanic's Lost Sister - The parallels between Titanic and Brittanic from PBS Online.

Recording and Preserving Gandhara's Cultural Heritage - Article in Culture Without Context by Robin Coningham and Ihsan Ali, describing the history of archaeological looting in the Gandhara region of Pakistan.

Cambridge Bay - The Vancouver Maritime Museum conducted a series of dives to document the shipwreck Baymaud off Cambridge Bay. Baymaud sank in 1930 after a short but famous career in the Arctic.

At the Heart of the Indus - An article in Dawn by Ahmad Hasan Dani discussing the history and archaeology of Taxila.

Comet - Historical Record 1886-1911 three masted coastal lumber schooner.

Light Shining From a Dark Age? - From the University of Bradford published News and Views, a report on excavations by Robin Coningham, Taj Ali, Mukhtar Ali Durrani, and Ihsan Ali have cast new light on this enigmatic site.

Cuba - 1897-1923 Cargo Passenger Liner.

Plunder in the Valley of the Buddhas - A report on antiquities theft in Peshawar.

Treasure Ship Discovery - Nigel Pickford describes the loss of the Douro in 1882, his research on it and salvage of the cargo. Gold coins and Nigel Pickford's books on treasure ships for sale.

Rock Carvings and Inscriptions Along the Karakorum Highway - After the construction of the Karakorum Highway, thousands of petroglyphs were discovered. Includes: an introduction, publications, bibliography, images, and links.

Eastland Disaster Historical Society - Information, photos of artifacts, and more about the loss of over 800 lives in the wreck of the Eastland on July 24, 1915 on the Chicago River.

Rockcarvings and Inscriptions Along the Indus: the Buddhist Tradition - 1983 article by Volker Thewalt and presented at South Asian Archaeology 1983.

Emanuel Point Shipwreck - Discovered in 1992 by a team from the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research during a survey of Pensacola Bay.

Why Did Smithsonian Institution Buy Stolen Statue? - An article from the Pakistan News Service describing the role of Maleeha Lodhi and Pakistani Diplomats in the Sale of Pakistan's National Asset.

The HMS Exmouth Expedition - An expedition to locate and dive the wreck of HMS Exmouth, torpedoed in the Moray Firth in 1940 with the loss of 180 men. Illustrated history, aims and team.

Tourists Injured in Pakistan Blast - From BBC, nine foreigners are injured in a grenade attack while visiting an archaeological site in northern Pakistan.

Excavation of HMS Fowey involving FSU - In 1978, a sport diver "discovered" what he thought was a Spanish treasure galleon in the waters of Biscayne National Park.

Prosecution of Ihsan Nadim Demanded - An article from Pakistan News Service reporting the call by Washington based Reform Movement for the Reform Movement prosecute Mr. Ihsan H. Nadim, Northern Circle Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums of the federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The Gokstad Viking Ship - Stephen T. Benninghoff gives a photograph and description of the ship discovered in 1880, buried in a huge mound of blue clay southwest of Oslo.

Tiles Export Case May Land Jemima in Trouble - From Pakistan News Service detailing the case for the illegal export of ceramic tiles by Jemima Khan, wife of cricketer turned politician Imran Khan.

The Goldenhorn - 1883-1892 four masted bark, bulk cargo carrier.

Smuggler Stole the Buddha Statue - An article from the Pakistan News Service detailing the theft of antiquities and a rare Buddha seated on an elephant.

Friends of the Hunley - Provide a history of this Confederate submarine sunk in 1864 and report on its exacavation and recovery. Current events, press releases.

Pakistan Rescues Ancient Buddhist Statues - From the BBC, officials in Pakistan say that ancient statues, worth millions of dollars, have been seized as they were being smuggled abroad.

Information on the Sinking of the J.H.Jones - Photograph and newspaper artticles on the sinking of the J.H.Jones on Nov 22nd, 1906 in Georgian Bay.

The Historic City of Taxila - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

Kravel Project - The survey and recording of an early sixteenth century wreck in the Baltic by the University of Southampton Centre for Maritime Archaeology.

Moenjodaro, A 5,000-year-old Legacy - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

La Salle Shipwreck Project - Excavation and conservation of the Belle - one of the earliest and most important shipwrecks ever found in North America. Photographs from the Texas Historical Commission.

Harappa Archaeological Research Project (HARP) - A long term program of investigations into the origins and character of Indus urban centers. The first multidisciplinary excavation of an Indus urban center and involves scholars from all over the world.

Macquarie Shipwrecks - Announcing an educational website about Macquarie Island, its shipwrecks, sealers and scientists. Student challenges and a teachers Guide with background information will be provide

Pakistan Heritage Society - A professional society dedicated to the preservation of the cultural heritage of Pakistan.

The Mary Rose - Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favorite of King Henry VIII.

The National Fund for Mohenjodaro - An article in Dawn by M.B. Kalhoro on the creation of a fund directed toward the preservation of Mohenjodaro. Includes an explanation of work carried out from 1948 to the present.

The Mary Celeste: A Classic Seaquake Encounter - D. Williams suggests that the famous sea mystery was the result of a seaquake. Includes map and illustrations.

Ancient remains - An editorial in The Frontier Post calling for government research and protection of eleven tombs at Andheeray, 45km from Dera Ismail Khan, NWFP.

USCGC Mesquite - An unofficial look at the history of the 180-foot US Coastguard Cutter commisioned in August 1943 and grounded December 4 1989. Pictures, newspaper articles, video.

Takshashila - An article in Pakistani Hindu Patrika describing the Taxila Valley sites.

Mary Rose Divers Reunion - To take place Oct. 12-13 of 2002 in Portsmouth, for anyone who worked on the discovery and excavation of the Mary Rose.

Archaeological Site Discovered in Dir - From Dawn, archaeological site ranging from Indo-Greek to Hindu Shahi has been discovered at Adinzai Tehsil in Dir District, said to be a unique addition in the history of Gandhara, Hindu Shahi and Greeko-Bactrian Civilizations.

Marciana Marina Roman Shipwreck - The Islamic Republic News Agency reports the discovery of a 2,000-year old ship off the Tuscan island of Elba.

Buddha Era Caves Discovered - An article from the Pakistan News Service reporting the discovery of Caves dating back to over two thousand years in the foothills of Koh-i-batil near coastal city of Gwadur.

North Carolina Shipwreck - The Department of Anthropology at Brown University is studying the 570 gross-ton, iron-hulled cargo ship North Carolina built in Scotland in 1876, wrecked off Bermuda on 1 January 1880.

Stone Age Cave Found in Bajaur - An article in Dawn reporting on the discovery of a Middle Stone Age cave site in Peshawar.

BBC: Fight to Save Medieval Ship - Archaeologists examining the remains of a medieval ship discovered by builders at Newport, say it could be more important than the Mary Rose.

Archaeological Sites Being Neglected - From Dawn, describing various archaeological sites in Swabi, formerly a major center of Gandhara art, a being neglected and looted.

Save Our Ship - Successful campaign for the preservation of the 15th-century ship discovered on the banks of the Usk at Newport. Includes photographs of the ship in situ, news, and record of the public meeting.

Burial Mound of Queen of Sacae Found in Uzbekistan - An article from Eurasia.net reporting of the discovery of a 2nd or 1st century B.C.E. burial mound of a queen of the Sacae tribe.

Oliver Cromwells Shipwreck - near Duart Castle, off the coast of Scotland.

Excavations in Djarkutan - Excavations by the Centres of Ancient Civilisations of Bactria carried out at a prehistoric proto-urbane settlement with monumental architecture in southern Uzbekistan. Includes a synopsis and contact information.

Pandora - was the 24 gun frigate sent in search of the infamous Bounty mutineers in 1790.

So, Pyramids, or Something Else? - From Pravda, a joint expedition of Russian and Uzbek archaeologists has discovered several ancient pyramids in Uzbekistan.

S.S. Pomona Shipwreck Project - Part of Indiana University's Underwater Science Program. Photograph and description of the steamship which ran aground in 1908 and the field project on the site.

Pandzhikent - A short description with maps and photos of the 5th century CE city of Pandzhikent, in the Zarafshan valley, 53 km east of Samarkand.

Queen Anne's Revenge - (North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources) ship thought to be the Queen Anne's Revenge, flagship of Blackbeard the pirate.

Jomon Research in 1996 - An article by Mark Harmon discussing the sites of Sannai Maruyama, the Nakazato shell midden, and craniometric analysis of Ainu remains.

The Red River Wreck - A 19th century steamboat sunk in the Red River, US. History, description of the wreck and joint fieldwork by the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Institute of Nautical Archaeology.

Jomon and Yayoi - Richard Hooker introduces prehistoric Japan: the Jomon, one of the earliest pottery makers in the world, and the Yayoi period which ushered in agriculture. From Washington State University's 'World Civilizations'.

The Swan, Duart Point Shipwreck - The Swan was sent by Oliver Cromwell in 1653 to destroy the Clan MacLean. Here's the archaeological site.

Jomon Archaeology - An overview of Jomon period archaeology of Japan. Includes: references, time line, photos, and period descriptions.

The Samson Treasure - Norwegian Historical Shipwreck Assosiation gives an illustrated history the ship and its salvaging.

Mogamigawa River Project - Research on Paleolithic Age of the River Basin, Northeast Japan by Keio University. Includes: a project history, material, published works, and staff.

Sadana Island Shipwreck Project - Cheryl Ward describes the underwater excavation in 1996 of an Ottoman-period shipwreck off Egypt's Red Sea coast by the Institute of Nautical Archaeology.

Ancient Times - A short synopsis of the history and archaeology of Japan.

The Wreck of Vrouw Maria - The Maritime Museum of Finland gives a detailed account of the well-preserved wreck of the Dutch sailing ship 'Virgin Mary' sunk in 1771. Map, drawings, history, discovery, photographs of finds.

Preservation Project for the Remains of Yofukuji Temple - Designed to preserve the historic ruins of Yofukuji Temple, use the place for history education, stimulate the interest of visitors in the historical significance of Kamakura, and to create an attractive landscape.

The Swedish ship Vasa's revival - Illustrated article: the wreck; the excavation and its results; the museum display; links.

Usuki Stone Buddhas - The 60-plus stone Buddhas of Usuki City in Oita Prefecture were carved during the 12th to 14th centuries.

The Vasa Museum - (Stockholm) Exhibits the restored 17th-century ship: museum information, panoramic view, news.

History of Nara Prefecture - Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods.

The Vasa - The pride of the Swedish fleet, lost in 1628 on her maiden voyage. Resurrected 333 years later and on exhibit in its own museum.

Ebino City Museum of History and Folklore - Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.

Winfield Scott - 1850-1853 side wheel passenger steamer.

Osaho-Zuka - Access, location, and contact information.

Wilhelm Gustloff: The Deadliest Shipwreck - Provides the story, which Hitler tried to quash, of the world's deadliest shipwreck.

Miyazaki Municipal Museum - Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.

Network for Underwater Archaeology - Group of institutions actively involved in research on the underwater archaeology of Ireland. Members, research, news, links, bulletin board.

Kazahari - Brief site report that features information on paleoethnobotanical investigation of Jomon cultivation of plants, including rice, foxtail millet. Offers map and photographs of fieldwork and botanical remains.

The Nautical Archaeology Society - A British voluntary organisation formed to further interest in nautical heritage. Membership, training, courses, news and projects.

Sacred Statue Conceals Ancient Buddhist Figures - From Ananova, four ancient Buddha statuettes have been found inside a relic only shown to the public once every 11 years.

Professional Shipwreck Explorers Association - ProSEA, represents worldwide members specializing in salvage, archaeology and preservation of shipwrecks and underwater cultural heritage.

Archaeological Site to be Inspected for Signs of Fabrication - An article by Kyodo News reporting that an archaeological investigation team has begun an inspection of a Miyagi Prefecture site where a researcher confessed to having fabricated archaeological findings.

Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia - A group of volunteers who conserve, preserve, and protect the maritime heritage lying beneath British Columbia's coastal and inland waters.

Archaeologist Exposed as Fraud - Shinichi Fujimura, famed for finding ancient artefacts, admits planting them after being caught red-handed by a national newspaper. BBC News.

Swedish Underwater Archaeology Society - A forum for archaeologists, scuba divers, scientists, and anybody interested in nautical history.

Disgraced Archaeologist Covered in Fresh Mud - From Mainichi Daily, disgraced archeologist Shinichi Fujimura, who admitted to planting bogus artifacts at 42 digs across the nation, faked discoveries at two more excavation sites in Miyagi Prefecture,

Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago - A volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Lake Michigan shipwrecks.

Daisen Burial Mound - One of the largest mausoleums in the world, believed to be the tomb of a fifth-century emperor. Located in the city of Sakai in Osaka Prefecture.

Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association - For those interested in the study and preservation of Wisconsin's underwater history and cultural resources. Meetings, events, membership, committee, newsletters.

Dazaifu Ruins - The ruins of Dazaifu, a western fortress city that played an important role as a base for diplomacy and trade with continental Asia, lie in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in the northern part of Kyushu in the southwest of Japan.

Franck Goddio Society - Public outreach and educational arm of Goddio's explorations. Sponsors recovery or preserving of shipwrecks and other underwater sites. Projects, member benefits.

Demon Cave - Access, location, and contact information.

The Nautical Heritage Association - Protecting British nautical heritage and supporting European education and conservation. Aims, events, newsletter. Restoration the Primrose, the last Rye barge.

Fukui Cave - A short description of Fukui Cave with the world's oldest pottery dating to 10,700 B.C.E.

Scottish Crannog Centre - A reconstruction of a lochside dwelling over 2,500 years old was built by the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology at Loch Tay, Perthshire. Photographs and visitor information. 3D virtual crannog requires VRML2 (free download available.)

The Historic City of Nara - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

Crannogs - Habitation sites constructed on small natural or man-made islands, in lakes, rivers, or swamps. Description with photographs of examples from CavanNet.

Imperial Palace - The Imperial Palace sits in the center of Tokyo, on the site of the Edo Castle with intact moats and stone walls where the Shogunate was located in the Edo period (1603-1868).

Project Agdnes - The harbour at Agdenes has a special status in Norwegian history. It is mentioned in several sagas, and is one of very few localities in Norway where wooden constructions are preserved.

Kofun: Ancient Burial Mounds - Illustrated introduction to keyhole-shaped mounds, particularly those of the Nara Basin, by Noboru Ogata, Kyoto University.

Eton Rowing Lake - Article from Current Archaeology on the discovery of a prehistoric bridge across the River Thames in excavations at the Eton rowing lake in Buckinghamshire.

Kusado Sengen - Decades of digging at this lost town have uncovered much about medieval Japan. Yasuyuki Susuki gives an illustrated description of the excavations and the museum housing the full size reconstruction of part of the town.

Port Royal Project - Once known as the 'Wickedest City on Earth', Port Royal, Jamaica, was one of the largest towns in the English colonies during the late 17th-century.

Kusado Sengen - A site report describing the medieval town of Kusado Sengen, Japan; and includes the discoveries, origins, transformation, and nature of the town.

Harbours and Trade During the Viking Age - Fröjel Discovery Programme proposes that there were far more harbours around the Baltic in the Viking period than previously thought. Research project on Gotland.

Iwate Archeological Site to be Checked - Announcement in Japan Today of the Japan Archaeology Association's intention to review the sites and finds of dishonored archaeologist Shinichi Fujimura.

Stone Monuments or Natural Geology? - Stone terraces of unknown origin off the coast of Japan, as featured on the Laura Lee Show. Photographs from the eight sites discovered.

Yoshinogari Ruins - Lying in southern part of the Yoshinogari hills the middle part of Saga Prefecture the Yoshinogari remains of a state-like society in ancient Japan date from the Yayoi period (3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE).

Combined Caesarea Expeditions - Excavation of the terrestrial remains of Caesarea Maritima in Israel; underwater investigation of its ancient harbor. Volunteer information; publications and reports.

Motsuji Temple Jodo Garden - The ruins of Motsuji Temple in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, are, like Chusonji Temple, a reminder of the prosperity of the three generations of the Fujiwara family in the 12th century under whose reign there flourished a high aristocratic culture.

Offshore Prehistoric Archaeology in Apalachee Bay - This summer 1998 project of Florida State University investigated shipwrecks and sunken harbor features in the St. Mark's River. Project design, staff and reports.

Saitobaru Ancient Tombs - From the end of the 2rd to 7th centuries, several hundred burial mounds, or Kofun were thrown up over the tombs of important people, including the members of powerful clans.

Roman Salt Ports - David Bloch discusses the importance of salt sources and routes to the Romans, suggesting that Ostia's salt-beds were crucial to its siting. Also mentions the Romano-British Fenland and sea-level changes.

Saitobaru Kofun Burial Mounds - Access, location, and contact information.

Carthage: Everything Gone - The richest sea port of ancient times until its destruction by the Romans in 146 BC. Miftah Shamali outlines what survives of the Punic port, with photographs. From LexicOrient.

Sannai Maruyama Ruins - In Aomori Prefecture, the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins are believed to be those of a village that started 5,500 years ago in the early Jomon era and ended in the mid-Jomon era about 1,500 years later.

Koppar Dykarna - Where a 300-year-old "coppergalt" - piece of melted copper ore - is supposed to be buried in the bottom sediments of lake Stora Aspan in Sweden.

Shuri Castle - Shuri Castle, whose ruins remain in Naha City of Okinawa Prefecture, is said to date back to the 12th century or earlier.

Alexandria - Franck Goddio uncovers amazing aritfacts from Royal Quarters in the East harbour of Alexandria. History and project reports.

Sites in Asuka, Japan - Stone relics and monuments, of unknown age or origin, with possible Solstitial and/or Principle Term alignments. With photos.

Underwater Archaeology of the Black Sea - Crimean coastal survey in 1997 by the Underwater Archaeology Research and Training Center of Kiev University. Illustrated maritime history of the Black Sea; project design.

Taga Castle Ruins - The ruins of Taga Castle are the remains of an ancient fortress that played a central role in the violent struggle to unify the nation located in Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture in the northeastern part of Japan.

Inner Hebrides Crannogs on the Web - Mark Holley provides an illustrated introduction to Scotland's crannogs and a catalogue of crannogs in the Inner Hebrides.

Toro Ruins - The Toro Ruins in Shizuoka Prefecture mark where an agricultural village used to exist around 100-300 CE.

Underwater Survey and Recording Techniques - 3H Consulting explain surveying techniques and tools used underwater. Includes trilateration, DSM, acoustic positioning and 3D photogrammetry.

Kofun: Ancient Burial Mounds - Illustrated introduction to keyhole-shaped mounds, particularly those of the Nara Basin, by Noboru Ogata, Kyoto University.

Archaeological Study of a Limestone Sinkhole - Diving in Manantial de la Aleta East National Park, Dominican Republic. John W. Foster Senior State rchaeologist California State Parks.

Pre and Proto-historic Settlement in Sri Lanka - A paper by S.U. Deraniyagala, Director-General of Archaeology, Sri Lanka presented at the Proceedings of the XIII Congress Forli'-Italia, 8-14 September, 1996 discussing the cultures, timing, and paleo climates from the first human influences to the Historic Period in Sri Lanka.

Photographic Imaging Technique - Indiana University.

Prehistory of Sri Lanka - A description of The Prehistory of Sri Lanka: an Ecological Perspective, memoir volume 8 of the Archaeological Survey of Sri Lanka by S.U. Deraniyagala including an abstract, addenda, notes, and references.

Sunken Ships and Objects - Toros Ltd suggest methods and tools for wreck salvage.

Ancient Polonnaruwa and its environs - An article by Prof. W. I. Siriweera, Vice Chancellor, Rajarata University describing the current understanding of Polonnaruwa a city on the Mahaveli River in Sri Lanka.

The Amphoras Project - Searchable bibliography and primary source material on these ceramic storage containers of the ancient Mediterranean. Also searchable database of descriptions and date stamps.

Samanalawewa Archaeological Project, Sri Lanka - Headed by Dr Gill Juleff of the University of Exeter the Samanalawewa Archaeological Project, Sri Lanka focusing on evidence for a first millennium AD iron smelting industry, a new, aerodynamic, principle of smelting technology.

Deep Sea Archaeology Research Group - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is developing advanced robotics and submersibles to perform high-quality archaeological investigations in the deepest parts of the ocean.

The Archaeology of Southern Sri Lanka - The Archaeology of Southern Sri Lanka is a project supported by SAREC and the University of Uppsala. The primary purpose of which is to carry out archaeological research in the non-Sinhalese areas of Sri Lanka.

Little Salt Spring UAP - Improvements in Digital Video Mosaicking at Little Salt Spring. A newly modified method of mapping excavation units underwater.

Sri Lankan-Dutch Archaeological Co-operation - A short article by A. van Schaik of the University of Leiden describing current cooperation and calling for further cooperation concerning VOC (Dutch East India Company) Period researches.

Underwater Archaeology Techniques - A complete guide from the French Ministry of Culture.

Pallemalala Discovery Throws Light on Lanka's Pre-historic Culture - An article by Asiff Hussein describing the 1997 discovery by Raj Somadeva and a 10 member team of a shell midden with skeletal remains and stone implements dating to 6000BP.

Little Salt Spring - Details of a video mosaic technique used to document this underwater site.

Here They Lived and Died - An article by Tharuka Dissanaike describing the implications of the 1997 discovery of 6000BP human remains at Pallemalala.

Archaeological Conservation - and its Consequences.

Sri Lankan-German Ancient Ruhuna Project - A short description of the Sri Lankan-German Ancient Ruhuna Project. Began in 1994, the project is a cooperative archaeological research effort in the Southern Province by Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka, the Commission for General and Comparative Archaeology of the German Archaeological Institute, and the University of Bonn.

Conservation - of Archaeological Material.

Muruka Cult in Ancient Sri Lanka: A Historical Perspective - An article by S. Kailash Sitrampalam documenting the roots of Muruka worship in Sri Lanka.

Stinch's Shipwreck - Artifact Preservation Guide.

The Prehistory of Sri Lanka: Radiocarbon Chronology of Anuradhapura - A comparison of historical and archaeological data.

Conservation OnLine - a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest to professionals involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.

Bauddhaya - Images of Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya, Anuradhapura "Samadhi Buddha", and the Kalaniya Buddhist Temple.

Sea Site - is an innovative project which seeks to investigate physical, chemical and biological parameters affecting the deterioration of archaeological artefacts in marine environments, and to develop ways to minimise their damaging effects.

Coins from Ruhuna Region of Sri Lanka - Description of a trip in 2001 to the ancient kingdom of Ruhuna in Lanka and a detailed description of a collection of coins and other items.

Basic Methods of Conserving - Underwater Archaeological Material Culture.

2,000-year-old 6ft 6ins Warrior Giant Discovered - From Ananova, the remains of an enormous warrior who fought more than 2,000 years ago have been found in Kazakhstan.

Conservation Research Laboratory - TAMU - is one of the oldest, continuously operated conservation laboratories that deals primarily with the conservation of archaeological material from shipwrecks and other underwater sites.

The Joint Mongolian-Russian-American Archaeological Expeditions - Field reports on the activities of the Joint Mongolian-Russian-American Archaeological Expedition (JMRAAE) and associated archaeological information about the Gobi Desert.

Anthropology 171 Geoarchaeology - Syllabus of the University of California Davis course. Contains a bibliography and other instructional material.

Ruins of Ancient Pottery Workshop Unearthed in Inner Mongolia - Short news report on the discovery of a rare ceramic workshop in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

The Archaeologist's Laboratory: Geoarchaeology, Soils, and Sediments - A lecture on the nature of geoarchaeology.

Funeral Practices and Animal Sacrifices in the Uigur Period - Abstract from Antiquity on the archaeological and ethno-historical study of a kurgan in the Egyin Gol Valley (Baikal region).

Bath Spa Project: Archaeology Draft Geoarchaeology Assessment - This assessment shows that a large amount of valuable information can be extracted from these otherwise unpromising deposits and that the intensive application of geoarchaeological analyses has been justified.

A Good Hair Week in Mongolia - Article in Outside Online on an a archaeologists collection of hair for scientific testing in a attempt to shed light on the origins of Native Americans.

Bringing Together the Sciences of Geology and Archaeology - Popular press article by Anne Boyd, El Dorado National Forest Geologist.

Altay: Joint Mongolian/American/Russian Project, - Dedicated to a study of the ecology of ancient cultures in the Altay Mountains of Mongolia, this project surveys for and documents petroglyphs and surface monuments.

Carolina Bay Geoarchaeology and Holocene Landscape Evolution - Brief profile of a research project being conducted at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia.

Maldives - Information on the excavations by Thor Hyerdahl in the Maldives at the Kon-Tiki Museum Institute for Pacific Archaeology and Cultural History.

Charles McBurney Laboratory for Geoarchaeology - Overview of the laboratory in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. Current research projects, staff members, and related links.

National Museum of the Republic of Maldives - Preserves the history and culture of the country. Exhibits include both pre-Islamic and Islamic artifacts from the Maldives.

Directory of Graduate Student Programs in Geoarchaeology - Maintained by the Geological Society of America's Archaeological Geology Division.

Jeremy Green- Curtin University of Technology - CV in doc format.

Fezzan Project - Geoarchaeology of the Libyan Sahara - The aim of the interdisciplinary Fezzan Project is to increase our understanding of environmental change and past human occupation of the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya, in the hyper-arid heart of the Sahara Desert.

Gobustan Rock Carvings - Ancient carvings on cave walls, rocks and boulders; dating from the upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages. Includes: photos and commentary.

Geoarchaeology: An International Journal - An interdisciplinary journal that presents work at the methodological and theoretical interface between archaeology and the earth sciences. Publication guidelines and examples of recent articles.

Thor Heyerdahl in Azerbaijan: Kon-Tiki Man - A biography and report on his theories pertaining to Azeraijan.

Geoarchaeology at Sheep Rock Spring Site, Montana - Abstract of a report presented to the Geological Society of America.

The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration - Paper by Dr. Thor Heyerdahl, published spring 1995.

Geoarchaeology by Michael Waters - A column that explores educational programs in geoarchaeology and discuss organizations dedicated to geoarchaeology.

Antique and Medieval Coins of Azerbaijan - Coins minted or circulating in Azerbaijan from 4th century B.C.E. to 19th century C.E. Photos and short descriptions.

Geoarchaeology Digiter Geoarcheologia - Presents the principles, applications, and difficulties of geoarchaeology along with case studies.

Jewish Evidence in 'Jewless' Armenia - An article in the Jerusalem Post reporting that in the one country curiously devoid of any Jewish history, bishop discovers proof of one ancient community.

Geoarchaeology in Iowa - A set of educational pages presented as part of the Iowa State Archaeologist's site.

Armenian Rock Arts Gallery - Reproductions of Armenian rock art with articles and links.

Geoarchaeology in the Canadian Prairie Ecozone - Portion of a larger study of the cultural adaptations in the Canadian prairie. Overview of geoarchaeology investigations.

The Rock Carvings of the Ghegham Mountain Range - A survey of Armenian rock art with descriptions, images, and references.

Geoarchaeology in the Georgia Bight - Scientists studying the geoarchaeology of Gray's Reef and nearby J-Reef are documenting the reefs' existence above sea level during geologic time to provide the foundation for studies on the existence of prehistoric humans and their prey in this area.

The Rock-Carvings of Syunik - Images and an article describing the carvings.

Geoarchaeology of Modern Deltas - Brief profile of the geoarchaeology aspect of the Smithsonian's Deltas-Global Change Program.

Prof. Stone visits the ARC and lectures in Detroit - Nearly 200 interested people, both from the Armenian American and the Jewish American communities, attended a lecture by Dr Michael E. Stone on February 4, 2002 on "Stones from the River: The Lost Jews of Armenia."

Geoarchaeology Syllabus - Arizona State University course syllabus. Includes detailed geoarchaeology bibliography.

Armenian Trip 2001 - Reports and images from the Hebrew University excavations in Eghegis.

Hamilton College - Geoarchaeology - Offers an undergraduate degree program in geoarchaeology. Program overview, courses, and faculty.

The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots - UNESCO World Heritage Site description and petition.

Indiana State University Geoarchaeology - Offers a graduate degree in geography with a specialization in geoarchaeology.

The Holy City of St. Echmiatsin - Report on the prehistoric and historic excavations at the city.

Lakehead University Geoarchaeology - Program integrates a series of relevant courses taught in the Departments of Anthropology, Geography and Geology and offers an interdisciplinary B.Sc. and H.B.Sc. degree in geoarchaeology.

The Unexpected Discovery of Vestiges of the Medieval Armenian Jews - An article by Kevin Alan Brook discussing the unexpected discovery in 1996 of Jewish graves by an Armenian bishop, Abraham Mkrtchyan.

Milfield Geoarchaeology Project - A long-running multi-disciplinary landscape project in the Milfield basin, Northumberland to provide an integrated approach to understanding past human settlement in relation to the environment.

Medieval Jewish Community in Eghegiz - Article including images in Kulanu reporting the discovery of Jewish graves in Armenia.

Northern Vaca Plateau Geoarchaeology Project - A multidisciplinary research effort that has carried out nine seasons (1990 - 1998) of work in the karst of western Belize. Project members, publications, virtual expedition.

Jews in Medieval Armenia - A bibliography of sources on the discovery of a Jewish cemetery in Armenia.

Provenance of Pitchstone Artefacts From Ballygalley, Northern Ireland - A geoarchaeology research project using the mineralogy, mineral chemistry, and geochemistry of artefacts found in Northern Ireland to connect them to their potential sources in Scotland.

Dr. Stone Expedition in Armenia - Videos, images, and reports freom the excavation in ChurchArmenia.

SAA Geoarchaeology Interest Group - Group whose goal is to advance the science of geoarchaeology, ensure continued professional development of members within the group, and assist in educating future geoarchaeologists. Part of the Society for American Archaeology.

The Chronology of Rock-Carvings - Abstract with references in Tracce.

Trent Valley Geoarchaeology - An interest group that aims to promote high quality, multidisciplinary geoarchaeological research advancing the sustainable use of the valley associated with the third longest river in England.

Virtual Ani, Armenia - Interactive map of the deserted medieval city brings up thumbnail photographs and key facts on each building. Brief history, account of its rediscovery and comments on recent excavation and restoration.

University of Bradford Geoarchaeology - Offers a BSc Geoarchaeology program.

Dangerous Archaeology - An exhibit about Francis Willey Kelsey's work in Armenia in 1919 to 1920.

University of Oregon Geoarchaeology Field School - Course covers geomorphology of semi-arid landscapes, descriptions of soils and stratigraphic sections, geomorphological mapping, air photo interpretation, and relationships between archaeological site location and environmental characteristics. The setting is south-central Oregon.

Project ArAGATS- The Archaeology and Geography of Ancient Transcaucasian States - The project is a joint Armenian-American archaeological research project between the University of Chicago and the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, with the goal of using modern archaeological methods to understand the transformation of early Transcaucasian societies from small pastoral and agricultural communities during the 3rd millennium B.C. into complexly ordered provinces of empires less than two thousand years later.

University of Reading - Profile of this graduate program leading to an MSc in Geoarchaeology.

Gandhara Era Art - A short description of Gandaharan art.

Yemen Geoarchaeology Project - The goals of this project are to document past interactions between human activity, landscape modification, and climate in a region which is presently extremely arid and supports little vegetation.

Museum Under Siege - An article by Nancy Hatch Dupree of Archaeology details the ongoing efforts to rescue the collections of Afghanistan's National Museum.

Archaeological Prospection - Archaeological Prospection covers all types of archaeological sites (e.g.. urban, rural, marine etc.) and the full range of underlying geology. It also researches archaeological uses of a wide range of prospecting techniques. This journal published online via Wiley InterScience. Archaeological Prospection

Kabul Museum Online - Some images of pre-islamic pieces of the Kabul Museum prior to its destruction.

Modeling Floodplain Dynamics and Stratigraphy: Implications for Geoarchaeology - Report which presents a new methodology for simulating the dynamic evolution of floodplain and valley systems over time scales relevant to New World prehistoric archaeology. [PDF file]

Afghan Cultural Heritage Crisis - The UNESCO emergency fund for Afghan culture. With image gallery and video.

RadioCarbon - International journal of radio-isotope dating: Article indexes; sales of subscriptions and back issues.

Afghanistan 1969-1974 - A collection of photographs by Dr. Volker Thewalt of Kabul Museum exhibits, Bamiyan, and other important sites in Afghanistan.

Beta Analytic - Commercial radiocarbon dating laboratory in Miami, Florida, US. Detailed description of methods and services.

Notes from the Road - Afghanistan - A history of the building and destruction of Afghanistan's archaeological treasures as seen through the life of archaeologist Dr. Chaibai Mustamandy.

Radiocarbon Web-Info - Extensive information concerning the radiocarbon dating method from Tom Higham, Radiocarbon Laboratory, University of Waikato, New Zealand.

Inscription throws new light to Hindu rule in Afghanistan - An areticle in the India Express reporting the recovery of a stone Sanscrit inscription near Mazar-i-Sharif a few years ago, has thrown new light on the reign of the Hindu Shahi ruler `Veka' in that country.

CalPal - The Cologne Radiocarbon Calibration and Paleoclimate Research Package is designed to support research on hominid behavioural response to pleistocene climate change.

Looting of Antiquities on the Rise - Article from the Institute for War and Peace Reporting reporting that more and more impoverished villagers are scraping a living by digging up Afghan treasures in illegal excavations.

How Stuff Works: Carbon-14 Dating - Introductory tutorial.

Afghanistan: An Archaeological Journey - The lecture presented by Nadia Tarzi on behalf of Dr. Zemaryalai Tarzi covers Afghanistans Archaeology and History. Some masterpieces will also be shown.

Radiocarbon Dating at Queen's University, Belfast - How does radiocarbon dating (14C) work and how is it measured? Answers from the Radiocarbon Dating Service at the School of Archaeology and Palaeoecology.

Afghanistan, une Histoire Millénaire - In homage to the Kabul Museum, this exhibition aims to present the great riches, diversity and beauty of Afghan heritage through a set of works of art which cover the entire ancient period, from prehistoric times to the Islamic period, from the Mongols to the Mughals, without forgetting the art of Kafiristan.

Radiocarbon Dating Services, Radioecology Lab of RCRM, Kiev - Lab in Ukraine offers radiocarbon dating services. Includes description of conventional method and Liquid scintillation counting techniques used.

'Miracle' of 2nd Century Bowl Saved From Taliban - From The Guardian, museum curators risked their lives to protect a 2nd century AD stone wine bowl carved with Bacchanalian scenes of naked women and satyrs dancing and feasting.

Leibniz-Labor - This laboratory at the University of Kiel provides radiometric dating and studies the use of stable and radioactive isotopes for archaeometry, palaeoclimate research and as tracers in environmental studies.

Vanishing Afghan Treasures - From the Institute for War & Peace Reporting, religious fanatics and smugglers have over the years laid waste to Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage

OCR Carbon Dating, Inc. - Oxidizable carbon ratio dating for carbon-based items from 1 year to 35,000 years old. This laboratory in Vermont supplies a mass of information on the process and procedures.

Buddhist manuscripts from Afghanistan in The Schøyen Collection - Information on the debate of ownership of Buddhist manuscripts from Afghanistan presently held in the private Schøyen Collection in Norway.

Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory - At the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, New Zealand, provides radiocarbon dating services to international scientific, academic, and art/antiquities clients.

Afghans Display Ancient Stone - An article from the BBC reporting the acquisition of the 2000 year old Kushan Rabotak Stone. Includes statements of tolerance for archaeological remains by the Taliban.

Beta Analytic Inc. - Professional radiocarbon dating service.

Riding the horse revolution - From BBC News, archaeological science reveals how ferocious horses may once have been kept for their meat and milk.

Archaeobotanical Computer Database - A review of the archaeological evidence for food plants from the British Isles: an example of the use of the Archaeobotanical Computer Database (ABCD) by Philippa Tomlinson and Allan R. Hall.

Gangs Threaten Afghanistan's Archaeological Treasures - From ABC News, Afghanistan faces a race against time to save its archaeological treasures experts warn as rampant theft and smuggling of valuable artefacts continues unabated despite the outbreak of peace.

Archaeological Computing Newsletter - Updated quarterly, contributors report on their on-going work, reports on archaeological computing projects and issues, confrences, books, software, hardware, and web reviews.

Bamiyan - Two great figures of Buddha in the Bamiyan valley northwest of Kabul date from the Kushan Dynasty; the larger is 53 m high and the smaller is 120 feet.

Archaeological Data Archive Project - Web documents with archaeological data that may be viewed online and files that may be downloaded from the CSA server for inspection on users' machines with the aid of their own software.

The Bamiyan Tragedy - Illustrated report on the destruction by the ruling Taliban militia of the ancient Buddha statues at Bamiyan. History of the statues, UN and Buddhist protest.

Archaeological Predictive Modeling In Ontario's Forests - A computerized decision-making model which assists forest management planners in identifying areas most likely to be archaeological sites. Introduction, methodology, pilot projects, and reports.

The Buddhas of Bamiyan - An illustrated article by Jet van Krieken on the giant statues of Buddha hewn out from the rocks in the valley of Bamiyan, destroyed by the Taliban.

Archaeology Data Service - A searchable digital archive for archaeology, including Sites and Monuments Records for parts of the UK and Excavation Index for England. Text of CBA Research Reports. (Adobe Acrobat Reader).

The Buddhas of Bamiyan - An online version of an exhibition at the Courtauld Institute of Art of photographs taken in 1934 by Robert Byron of the colossal Buddhas at Bamiyan. Includes history of the huge Buddhist monastery.

Bibliography of Archaeological Computing - Compiled by Mike Dobson, University of Exeter.

Ancient Buddhist City Uncovered in Afghanistan - From Ananova, villagers in Afghanistan have uncovered a lost Buddhist city thought to date back to the 2nd Century.

Computer Applications in Archaeology - Directory of links to GIS, virtual reality, graphics and simulation, database, and on-line publishing in archaeology.

Dusty Mounds Unravel Clues to Vanished Afghan Past - From the Indian Express, beneath a series of mounds lie clues to a civilization that flourished long before Islam embraced Afghanistan.

Computer Image Analysis and Physical Analysis of Artifacts - Presentation of a methodology to use use two-dimensional images computer images for measurable and non-measurable artifact analysis.

Experts Defer Buddhas' Rebuilding - From BBC News, conservation experts meeting in Kabul to rescue Afghan cultural heritage decide Kabul Museum should be restored before the giant statues.

Computers in Archaeology - Contains annotated links to computer applications in archaeology; GIS, CAD, database, visualisation, publication, and related software.

Talks Over Bamiyan Buddhas' Future - From the BBC, plans to preserve the remains of the great Buddhas of Bamiyan, destroyed by the Afghan Taleban last year, are discussed in Munich.

Cultural Resources GIS Facility: National Park Service - Contains links relevant to applying GPS to historic preservation and architectural surveys.

Borobudur - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

The Digital Imprint - Project to help develop standards for the digital publication of archaeological field reports.The Template runs on Macintosh and Windows platforms, and is free for use to individuals wishing to publish their archaeological research

Spice Islands Archaeology Project - Peter Lape describes his PhD archaeology research project in the Banda Islands of eastern Indonesia. Includes current information on the islands maps, links.

Giza Plateau Computer Model - Article which details the efforts to construct a computer model of the Giza Plateau and its architectural components from published maps, survey, and excavation reports.

Dong Son Bibliography - A bibliography on the Dong Son Bronze Age culture of Vietnam.

Managing Complexity: Archaeological Information Systems - Paper by Nick Ryan on the role of computer based information systems in excavation, for field survey, and for individual specialised research.

Hué - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

Modelling of Structure in the Archaeology of Buildings - Internet Archaeology article "The need for the solid modelling of structure in the archaeology of buildings" by Robert Daniels.

Splendid Dong Son - From Vietnam News, general description of the Dong Son.

New Technologies for CRM - Volume 21 of Cultural Resource Management, "Bringing the Past into the Future: New Technologies for CRM ". A collection of articles available as PDF files.

Viet Nam Prehistory - An overview of Viet Nam prehistory with timeline and images.

Presenting Archaeological Information with Java Applets - A paper by R.M. Yorston, published in Archaeological Computing Newsletter 48.

Bronze Drums - Dong Son bronze drum locations, construction processes, uses, the Ngoc Lu Drum, and bibliography.

SWARM: The Anasazi Village Formation Model - An agent-based model developed to test theories about Anasazi Village Formation in the Verde District.

Dông Son Civilization - Short introduction to the Dong Son.

University of Southampton: MSc Archaeological Computing - Profile of the postgraduate programme in archaeological science.

Asian Civilisations Museum - Collection includes artifacts reflecting the cultural background of Singapore including ceramics, basketry, and textiles.

University of York: MSc Archaeological Information Systems - Profile of graduate program in archaeological computing.

On Methods of Measuring Ceramic Uselife - Abstract in American Antiquity 64(2) of an article by Masakazu Tani and William A. Longacre in English and Spanish.

Visualisation of Landscapes Project - An inter-disciplinary exercise into the interpretation of archaeological data with the aid of computer technology, in order to visualise landscapes. Project description and newsletters.

Kalinga Ethnoarchaeological Project - The Kalinga ethnoarchaeological project was established in 1973. This page explores some of the sources of variability in pottery produced by the Kalinga, a "tribal" society living in the rugged mountains of north-central Luzon in the Philippines.

Computing in Archaeology - Nick Ryan explains how to create computer reconstructions of ancient buildings, and discusses mobile computing applications in archaeological fieldwork.

Philippine Prehistory - A basic description of Philippine Prehistory. Includes: links and pictures.

Computer Applications in Archaeology 2000 - 28th annual conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia in April 2000 'Computing Archaeology for Understanding the Past'. Abstracts. Award for excellence.

Cagayan Diggings Yield Clues of Ancient Man - A report from the Inquirer News Service of the discovery of Pleistocene pebble, cobble and flake tools in caves near Peñablanca as well as animal fossils from the Liwan Hills.

Insite - Alan Chalmers of Bristol University explains and illustrates the process of constructing computer based reconstructions of archaeological sites. Examples used are sites in Malta.

A Philippine Leaf - A description of literacy and writing systems in early Philippines.

Ancient History and Classical Archaeology - Steve White discusses the use of computers in studies of ancient history and classical archaeology. Includes dissertation, projects, and examples of the use of VRML.

Alibata at Pandesal - Contains pictures of this ancient Filipino script.

National Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage - Egypt's new archaeological database project. Includes archaeological map of Egypt.

Lost and Stolen Images- Nepal - The visual resources found in this site have been organized according to subject matter. Includes approximate size and date stolen, removed, or damaged.

Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act Database - The documents related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) are organized into legal mandates, guidance, notices, review committee, and contacts.

Monuments of the Katmandu Valley - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

The Corinth Computer Project - Project whose goal is to generate a computerized architectural and topographical survey of the Roman colony of Corinth. contains a Quicktime panorama, city plan, and project methodology and bibliography.

Sherpa Architecture - Online version of monograph from the UNESCO Cultural Virtual Library.

Technology in Archaeology - This exhibit contains information about how modern technology can be used archaeology.

Architectural Drawings of Temples in Bagan - Drawings and history of the most important architectural complex in Myanmar by the Department of Architecture, Yangon Institute of Technology.

CAD Guide for Archaeology and Architectural History - From the Center for the Study of Architecture.

An "Extraordinary Folly"? - An article in Archaeology by Donald M. Stadtner detailing new evidence suggesting Asia's greatest brick monument was not abandoned unfinished.

Archaeological Computing Research Group - Links to the current projects of this University of Southampton research group.

Remaking Myanmar and human origins - An article from Anthropology Today by Gustaaf Houtman discussing the role of pagoda relics and museum fossils in SLORC-SPDC concepts of nation-building.

SIDGEIPA: An Archaeological Information System - Presentation of an archaeological information system whose main features are Harris Matrix automization, 3D reconstructions, and database management of stratigraphical units, artifacts, and radiocarbon dates.

Archaeology in the Kingdom of Bhutan - Description of the first scientific archaeological investigation in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Excavations carried out at Batpalathang by a Swiss team. Includes: field reports, photos, maps, and contact information.

Ancient Studies New Technology Conference 2002 - A 'how to' of modern communication in Classical and archaeological studies. Rutgers University.

Bangla - A history and archaeological survey of greater Bangla and India.

Brown University SHAPE Lab - Center for use of computers and computer vision in archaeology research.

Dolmen discovered - A research team of the Korean Central History Museum discovered 25 dolmens in Osan-ri, Sunan district, Pyongyang and dating to 3500 BCE.

Sustaining the Research Agenda: Enhancing the Digital Resource - Sponsored by the Archaeology Data Service at the University of York on Wednesday 29 January 2003.

The Culture Net - Presents an index including location and images of archaeological sites and collections from the Neolithic Age to the Joseon Dynasty of North Korea.

Digital Archaeology - Introducing new digital archaeology methodology for excavations and 3D digital data management techniques.

Sultan's Lost Treasure - A French-led expedition to recovers thousands of porcelain objects and other artifacts from a Chinese shipwreck off the coast of Brunei.

Application of GIS to Roman Settlement Patterns in Spain - The application of GIS to the study of the development of the Roman settlement pattern in Spain. Paper by Federica Massagrande.

Malasia Archaeology - From the Malasia Department of Museums and Antiquities.

Archaeology and GIS--The Linux Way - A description of an archaeology project making use of the freely available geographic information system GRASS. From the Linux Journal, an article by R. Joe Brandon, Trevor Kludt and Markus Neteler.

Cultural Heritage and The Role Of The Department Of Museums and Antiquities - A discussion of the use of national cultural heritage to leverage tourism. From the Malasia Department of Museums and Antiquities.

Archeological Geophysics Image Library - Imagery in this library is derived from archaeological remote sensing projects conducted primarily by the Archeo-Imaging Lab at the University of Arkansas. These projects have utilized ground penetrating radar, proton magnetometry, fluxgate gradiometry, electrical resistivity, and electromagnetic conductivity methods.

Kamal's Archaeology - Archaeology of Malaysia. Includes: bibliographies, biographies, and information.

Archiving Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing Data - Document is intended to be a guide to good practice in the creation and maintenance of digital resources related to aerial photography, satellite and airborne remote sensing, and archaeological interpretations made from such data sources.

Caribbean Archeology - The Caribbean Archaeology Program (Florida Museum of Natural History) is charged with curating the Museums pre-Columbian artifact collections and maintaining an active program of field research. In addition, they maintain a current bibliography of recent publications on Caribbean Archaeology.

Geoarchaeology and GIS - Introduction to the use of GIS in combination with geoarchaeology to solve archaeological problems. Includes a slide show conceptual practicum to illustrate the how archaeological predictive models can benefit from incorporating geoarchaeology using simple, simulated data.

Pre-Columbian Indians of the Caribbean Region - Research into the Indians of several islands, Suriname, Eustatius & Aruba, with site references.

GIS and Prehistoric Mammal Acquisition Patterns - A paper by Cheryl L. Huckerby on using GIS analyses of mammal species landscape distributions to produce species assemblage lists that are comparable with archaeological species assemblage lists.

Ethnicity, Race and the Archaeology of the Atlantic Slave Trade - Dan Hicks, University of Bristol. Theoretical article on the archaeology of the Atlantic Slave Trade with particular reference to Caribbean historical ethnicities and world systems perspectives.

GIS and Remote Sensing:Burgundy, France - Detailed information regarding a multi-disciplinary research project: Applications of Geomatics for Long Term Regional Archaeological Settlement Pattern Analysis.

Pre-Columbian Chronology, Mesoamerica - Archeological reference tables. Pre-Columbian Cultural Chronology: 7 Tables Bilingual Spanish English page presentation

GIS Archaeologists - International directory of archaeologists specializing in geographic information system applications.

Remote Sensing Archeology Research at NASA - NASA uses remote sensing for archeology research in the Peten Guatemala, Arenal region of Costa Rica, and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico.

GIS Field Application: Wadi Fidan - Power point presentation of the use of GIS for The Jabal Hamrat Fidan Project (1999).

Romeo Hristov's Web Page - Pre-Columbian transoceanic contacts, Mesoamerican archaeology Romeo H. Hristov, specialist on Mesoamerica. Graduate National School of Anthropology and History of Mexico, and Ph.D. (ABD) in Prehistory/Archaeology from the University of Salamanca, Spain

GIS Guide to Good Practice - Document designed specifically to provide guidance for individuals and organisations involved in the creation, maintenance, use and long-term preservation of GIS-based digital resources.

Archaeologica Mysteria - Photographic tour with pictures from archaeological sites in Belize and Guatemala.

GIS in Archaeology - General overview of the use of Geographic Information Systems in archaeology. Hosted by the University of Alabama Office of Archaeological Research.

Mayan Treasure is to be Returned Home to Belize - The Belize Development Trust reproduces an article from the Toronto Globe and Mail reporting the return of Mesoamerican artifacts from the Royal Ontario Museum.

GIS Modeling of Archaeological Sites in the Raccoon River Greenbelt - The Greenbelt GIS database was used for modeling 85 known prehistoric archaeological sites in a 208 square mile portion of the Greenbelt. The raster database included data on land cover, soils, elevation, and significant sites (plant, animal, historic, archaeologic, geologic, and hydrologic). Project abstract, screen captures, and bibliography.

La Milpa Archaeological Project - Boston University investigations: includes images and panoramas, vector data, maps, reports, and links.

Introduction to Aerial Archaeology - Article by the University of Vienna Aerial Archive. Presents the history and applications of aerial archaeology.

Land and People at La Milpa - Research paper on land use and site placement in the area and the city.

North American Database of Archaeological Geophysics - Database and website that aims to promote use, education, communication, and a knowledge base of the practice of archaeological geophysics in North America. Image library, projects database, bibliography, educational materials, instruments and manufacturer, practioners, and events.

Cave of the Glowing Skulls - Photographs of excavation and art with summaries. Talgua Village is located north of the aldea of Talgua, northeast of Catacamas, Department of Olancho, Republic of Honduras.

Satellite Remote Sensing and Archaeology - Information relating to the application of satellite imagery to archaeology including examples of satellite images of archaeological features and an extensive bibliography.

New Maya Site Found - The ruins of a Maya city have been discovered near a tributary of the Rio San Pedro in northern Guatemala.

Securing a Future for Essex's Past - Article from ArcUser magazine on the use of GIS by the County Council's Archaeology Section.

Jade Mother Lode Found - From San Francisco Chronicle, scientists exploring the wilds of Guatemala say they have found the mother lode, a mountainous region the size of Rhode Island strewn with jade boulders, other rocky treasures and signs of ancient mining.

The Whistling Elk Subsurface Imaging Project - Project was conceived as a means to explore the potential of linking multiple remote sensing methods at a single archaeological site. project background, methods, results, and bibliography.

The Ometepe Petroglyph Project - Photos, recording techniques, and information about a volunteer archeological field survey performed on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua.

GIS and Remote Sensing for Archaeology - A long-term project by Dr. Scott Madry on the applications of remote sensing and GIS in the Burgundy region of France. Methodology, bibliography

Workers Discover Ancient Grave Site in Nicaragua - From Yahoo News, construction workers building a wall on the edge of Nicaragua's capital have unearthed by accident several graves believed to date back 1,000 years.

Remote Sensing Archeology Research at NASA - NASA uses remote sensing for archeology research in the Peten Guatemala, Arenal region of Costa Rica, and Chaco Canyon in New Mexico.

Prehistoric Human Footpaths Lure Archaeologists Back To Costa Rica - From Science Daily, ancient, buried footpaths visible from satellite instruments but invisible on the ground to be studied in Costa Rica this summer after a 20-year hiatus by University of Colorado at Boulder and NASA archaeologists.

Minnesota Archaeological Predictive Model - A set of GIS-based tools that help avoid impacts on archaeological sites throughout Minnesota. Description of the project and model.

Sunken Galleon Found Off Panama Coast - From the Independant, a sunken galleon, the San Jose, dating from the Spanish Conquest carrying a cargo valued at some $50-million has been found by scientists off Panama's Pacific coast.

GIS for the Historic District of Annapolis - The system was created to provide planners, preservationists, archaeologists, and researchers, access to a wide variety of current and historic information concerning the make-up of Annapolis. Thumbnails of the system and a link to a full project description.

Archaeological Resource Guide for Europe - Searchable and indexed guide to web resources, with evaluations by the editors. Part of the WWW Virtual Library.

Francesca Radcliffe's Aerial Archaeology - Francescas new project is to identify the archaeological features seen on the oblique aerial photographs and then rectify and mapping them. Interactive map and image gallery of Dorset Hill Forts .

FlintSource - Searchable database of samples of flint and similar materials collected by Rengert Elburg and Paul van der Kroft in Central Europe. Search by location or type.

Remote Sensing and Archaeology: The Chora of Chersonesos - The Center for Space Research and the University of Texas Institute of Classical Archaeology project investigating the use of remote sensing in a comprehensive regional study of the ancient Greek agricultural territory. Contains an area description and historical background, excavation sites, remotely sensed data.

Yahoo Groups: European Archaeology - Moderated discussion group for European prehistoric and historic archaeology.

The Georgia Archaeological Site Files and GIS - Paper by Mark Williams on the conversion of site file data into a useful GIS system.

Valetta Convention - The European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Revised), signed at Valetta, 16.1.1992. Full text from the Council of Europe.

Online Papers on GIS in Archaeology - Directory of papers available on-line, most from user conferences for a GIS system called ESRI.

Oikos - Illustrations of artefacts dating from the first 16 centuries of the modern era from England, Greece and Portugal. Hosted by Oxfordshire County Council.

Aerial Surveys of Persepolis and Ancient Iran - Contains aerial photographs of excavations in progress in 1936, of sites under consideration at that time, and of other areas of Iran that were archaeologically unknown in 1936.

European Rock Art and Petroglyphs (EURA) - Rock Art in Europe and in the Alps, one of the best way to understand prehistoric conceptuality. Includes, articles and many links.

Digital Technologies at the Colesseum and the Baths of Caracalla - Presentation of the results of a Virtual Heritage project to scan the architecture of the Baths of Caracalla and the Colosseum. The work utilized long range laser scanning to capture detailed model data of the structures.

Bodies of the Bogs - An illustrated feature from Archaeology on the remains of many hundreds of people which have come to light during peat cutting in northwestern Europe.

Aerial Archaeology Research at Ghent University - Presents the results of fifteen years of research into the applications of aerial archaeology at Ghent University in Belgium.

Archaeological Records of Europe - Networked Access (ARENA) - ARENA is concerned with conservation and presentation of the European archaeological heritage through new information technologies. Partners, resources, activities, conferences and objectives.

GIS in Archaeology: An Annotated Bibliography - Orignially published in Sydney University Archaeological Methods Series 1, and compiled by Petrie, Johnson, Cullen, and Kvamme. Includes a keyword index to the 328 references.

Archaeological Resource Guide for Europe (ARGE) - Search by subject, country, or period for European archaeology resources.

Aerial Photographic Archive for Archaeology in the Middle East - Profile and bibliography related to the archive which consists of over 8000 photographs and several hundred maps for several countries, mainly Jordan.

Save Alburnus Maior! - Open Letter from Prof. Ioan Piso (Cluj-Napoca) to the signatories of the petition Save Alburnus Maior!

GISarch Discussion List - This list is intended to facilitate discussion between archaeologists making use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.

Virtual Tour Through Ancient Carnuntum - A virtual walk through this important Roman city that was situated about 40km east of Vienna, Austria. Available in German, English and Latin.

Archaeological Site Modelling - Article from the Oriental Institute Computer Laboratory presenting the methods and uses of data acquisition, templates, and computer analysis for site modelling. Contains link to a computer model of the Giza Plateau as an example.

Huge Bronze Age Haul Found in Austria - From Ananova, Europe's biggest-ever discovery of Bronze Age weapons and jewellery has been made in Austria.

Archaeological Remote Sensing - Techniques used by NASA for archeological research. Includes remote sensing data for Arenal, Costa Rica, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, and The Petén, Guatemala.

Campanaio, Sicily: A Geophysical Survey 1995 - A geophysical evaluation in southern Sicily by Bournemouth University to identify industrial activity in the Roman rural settlement.

Project Zeugma - The use of remote sensing and GIS Technology for archaeology on the Euphrates.

Prehistory and Protostory in Liguria - Photographs by Giuliva Odetti, of the University of Genoa, Institute of Science of Archeology.

Archaeology in Baden-Wurttemberg: A Pilot's View - Aerial photographs of archaeological sites by Otto Braasch.

Sicilian-Scandinavian Archaeological Project - An international collaborative project investigates Monte Polizzo, an early Iron Age settlement in the NW of Sicily. Participants, landscape survey, fieldwork, finds and archaeobotony.

An Evaluation of Chaco Anasazi Roadways - This research makes use of GIS technology to demonstrate that Chaco Anasazi roads do not follow routes consistent with economic theories of their function, but rather seem to conform with models focusing on religious and integrative road functions.

The Troina Project - The University of Cambridge is investigating the archaeological history of the Troina region in Sicily. The team, regional survey and analysis, excavations at Casa Sollima - a prehistoric house.

Aerial Photography in Romania - Professor William Hanson, University of Glasgow, descibes his aerial reconnaissance of the Later Prehistoric and Roman Landscape of Western Transylvania, Romania.

Rock Art and Petroglyphs in Valcamonica - Footsteps of Man Archaeological Society is investigating prehistoric petrogyphs in the Alps. Clickable map leads to images. Descriptions of sites and periods.

The Sky's Eyes: Remote Sensing in Archaeology - NOVA Online article that describes the remote sensing techniques used to find "The Lost City" of Ubar.

Prehistoric Italy - An overview of Italian prehistory from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age, from Window on Italy.

New Zealand Archaeology: The Aerial View - The aerial photographs in this compendium are oblique or low oblique (near vertical) images taken by Kevin L. Jones.

The Riu Mannu Project - The survey aims at examining the development of socio-political organization in Sardinia from the earliest occupation until the Middle Ages.

Space Radar Laboratory Images of Angkor, Cambodia - Images from the international Space Radar Laboratory may help researchers find previously unknown settlements near the ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia.

Rockart at the Centro Camuno di Studi Preistorici (CCSP) - Includes: 1500+ pages of rock art information,images, descriptions, discussion, and links.

Geomatics at Birchtown - GIS and remote sensing technologies were used to explore and analyze the spatial and attribute information at Birchtown and to geo-correct the only known copy of a late eighteenth century land grants map of Birchtown, known as the Goulden Map.

Roman gold mine of Bessa - Alberto Vaudagna's description of the archaeology, history and geology of this area in Piedmont, with images and bibliography. Includes a 2nd century BCE gold mine and Protohistoric rock art.

Aerial Archaeological Research Group - Aerial Archaeology Research Group, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information concerning all facets of aerial archaeology. Includes related bibliography and links.

Detecting Nuragic Places - From Backdirt, research on the spatial arrangements of Bronze-Age monuments reveals an unusual conformity in the placement of towers and tombs.

Technology in Archaeology: Imaging Radar - Brief introduction to the uses of imaging radar in archaeology.

Horace's Farmhouse Found Beneath Horace's villa Site - Attempt to answer whether the Roman poet and the satirist Horace live in a modest farmhouse, as he tells us in his writings, or in a 20,000-square-foot villa, which most archaeologists have attributed to him.

Aerial Archaeology - Developing Future Practice - Program of a NATO Workshop held in Poland in November 2000. Includes abstracts of all presented papers.

Statue Find 'a revelation' - A man-size statue of Baal Addir, the Phoenician god of the dead, has been found in an ancient tomb in southern Sardinia.

Review of Geophysical Methods Used in Archaeology - Paper by Jeffrey C. Wynn which discusses the uses of electrical resistivity, magnetics, and ground-probing radar, as well as microgravity, radiometric, thermal infrared imagery, and sonic or seismic techniques.

Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria - 1848 volume by George Dennis. The complete work online. 1165 pages, engravings, maps, and plans.

GIS and Archaeology: MDA Information - Paper by Neil Lang, published in volume 2 of the mda Information publication. Discusses how museums can take advantage of GIS used in archaeology.

Death of the Iceman - Provides documentary about Oetzi, the Iceman. Includes transcripts of BBC documentery.

British Academy: Aerial Survey for Archaeology - The British Academy reviews new technologies for Aerial Survey and for access to the Photographic Records in this report.

Tyrol Museum of Archaelogy - Pictures and background material about Oetzi, the iceman, from the museum where he is exhibited.

Aerial Archaeology Examples - Presentation of examples where aerial photography provides additional data to archaeologists on the ground.

Man from the Hauslabjoch - Research overview about the iceman provided by the anatomical institute of Innsbruck.

GIS Techniques in Assessing Archaeological Resources - Presentation of the work of the University of Bologna on GIS applications in Italy and Nepal.

Iceman's Final Meal - From the BBC, the last two meals eaten by the 5,300-year-old iceman, dubbed Oetzi, have been revealed by scientists.

Aerial Archaeology - Jacques Dassié explains aerial archaeology and related techniques. Illustrated articles using examples from the Poitou-Charentes region of France.

'Italian Stonehenge' Found on Mountain - From the Telegraph, a series of prehistoric stone structures, reminiscent of Stonehenge but taller and possibly earlier, have been located 3,500ft above sea level on a mountain in Calabria, southern Italy.

Aerial Archive - The Institute for Prehistory and Protohistory of the University of Vienna explains the history, methods and uses of aerial archaeology. Description of the archive and samples from it.

The Tombs from the Trebenista Necropolis - Internet adaptation of Pasko Kuzman's books on the exquisite discoveries at this site in Macedonia. Location map, description, discussion, galleries of artifacts, authorship.

Geophysical Prospection of Archaeological Sites - Harald von der Osten-Woldenburg gives examples of the use of geomagnetics, geoelectrics, electromagnetic induction and ground penetrating radar in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The Phoenician inscription of Edessa in Macedonia - This 2900 years old Phoenician inscription from Macedonia unveils the Illyrian ethnic origin of ancient Macedonians and confirms that their first capital Aigai was located in former Phrygian capital Edessa

The Aerial Archaeology Newsletter - A single issue by Baker Aerial Photography in 1996 discusses the history, methodology and uses of aerial photography for archaeology, with examples.

Historic Tour of Macedonian Sites - Cultural monuments in the Republic of Macedonia. Find the archaeological monuments and sites from the era of your interest.

GIS Dictionary - This on-line dictionary of GIS terms is brought to you by the Association for Geographic Information and the University Of Edinburgh Department of Geography.

Heraclea Lyncestis - A guide to Heraclea Lyncestis

Ground-Penetrating Radar in Archaeology - Introduction to using radar geophysics to locate and map buried archaeological features. Includes links to sites on which GPR has been used.

Sensational Finding at Samoil Fortress - A golden postmortem mask and a golden glove with a golden ring were discovered at the Samoil Fortress three days ago.

How Geophysical Methods Can Help the Archaeologist - A long article by Lambert Dolphin.

Malta Mentions - Literary and epigraphic sources for the history of Malta and Gozo: classical authors, Latin, Greek; and Latin, Greek and Punic inscriptions.

Resistivity Survey of the Nevis Jewish Cemetery - The information on this page is taken from "'What are you doing?': Examining a colonial period Jewish cemetery in the Caribbean", a paper given by Michelle Terrell at the 31st Annual Meetings of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

The Management of Archaeological Sites on the Maltese Islands - Project by a group of students of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Includes photographs, plans and information on neolithic temples and other sites.

Wroxeter Hinterland Project - An international team of archaeologists is carrying out the total exploration of the city by non-destructive remote sensing methods, including magnetometry, resistivity, electrical imaging, seismic scanning, ground probing radar, airborne hyper- and multi-spectral scanning, and satellite imaging.

Palaeolithic Man in the Maltese Islands - A study of the alternative theory that Paleolithic Man existed on the island of Malta.

MSc in GIS and Archaeology at Newcastle University - Program profile, course contents and example coursework, funding information and related resources for this graduate program in geographical information systems, mapping, advanced internet, databases, and 3d visualisation applications for archaeology.

Exploring the Maltese Prehistoric Temple Culture - Multi-disciplinary scientific conference to examine associations and connections: identifying the mysterious neolithic "Temple People" and possible relations with other later Mediterranean and megalithic cultures.

City Planning System of the Ancient Bohai State - Using Corona satellite photos, Noboru Ogata, Kyoto University Japan, studied city plans of an ancient kingdom which existed in northeastern China (7th - 10th century AD).

The Loire Project - Aiming to study the interactions of the man and the environment in the Loire watershed during the Holocene. In French with abstract in English.

The Search for Ubar - NASA's presentation on how remote sensing helped find this lost city.

The Cave of Chauvet Pont-D'Arc - Decorated Paleolithic cave in the Ardèche region of France. The Ministry of Culture describes its discovery, authentication and preservation. The context and research. Virtual tour.

Association of Archaeological Illustrators and Surveyors - A professional body for all those concerned with imaging, recording, surveying or presenting the past. Includes GIS, AutoCAD, isometrics, photogrammetry, aerial survey, virtual reality, cartography, and museum display.

Glozel - Illustrated description of a grave dated 700-100 CE, containing clay tablets with signs on them suggestive of an alphabet.

Computer Applications in Archaeology Conference - Conference of this international organisation which seeks to bring together archaeologists, mathematics and computer scientists. Links to past conferences and their proceedings as well as information about the organization.

Celtic Improvisations - An illustrated art-historical analysis of coins of the Coriosolites of Brittany by John Hooker, based on the La Marquanderie hoard from Jersey. Maps of hoard discoveries and mint zones.

International Association For Computing in Archaeology - Contains an on-line magazine and the proceedings of cultural heritage related papers from the High Performance Graphics Systems and Applications European Workshop.

Excavations at Colletière - The French Ministry of Culture describes the 'farmer-knights' who settled c.1010 CE on the wooded shores of Paladru lake and the techniques that have uncovered the evidence for them.

Virtual Institute for Spatial Technologies in Archaeology (VISTA) - Founded in 1997, VISTA aims to bring together archaeologists with a special interest in spatial information technologies to form an international virtual workgroup.

Tautavel Man - The French Ministry of Culture describes the discovery in a cave near Tautavel of one of the most ancient humans presently known in Europe. The Museum of Tautavel: European Centre for Prehistory.

ArcDig - A Windows program designed to present information about an archaeological site. Software and sample site download.

Archaeological Guides of France - Monographs published by the French Ministry of Culture on prehistoric or ancient sites or towns, or describing the ruins of a region. Abstracts online.

ArcExplorer GIS Data Viewer - A lightweight GIS data viewer. Freely available software to perform basic GIS functions.

Bliesbruck-Reinheim - Abstract of a monograph by Jean Schaub et al on this European archaeological park, which contains the 4th century BCE princess of Reinheim's sumptuous grave, among other Celtic remains.

Bonn Archaeological Software Package - A program package for archaeological statistics and mapping, including seriation, correspondence analysis, clustering, simulation, social status analysis and mapping with extensive graphic display on scanned backgrounds

European Archeological Parc Bliesbruck-Reinheim - Illustrated descriptions of the park's cluster of sites: the tomb of the Princess of Reinheim (400 CE), famed for its rich grave goods, Gallo-Roman bath-house and town.

Gnet: Graph Editor/Browser - A general purpose editor/browser for directed graphs. One of its main uses is as a tool for visualising archaeological stratigraphy

The Le Yaudet Project - The Institute of Archaeology, Oxford, describes Barry Cunliffe's excavations at the prehistoric to modern site of Le Yaudet in Brittany. Research design, previous discoveries, program and results so far.

GRASS GIS - Geographic Resources Analysis Support System is an open source, free Geographical Information System (GIS) with raster, topological vector, image processing, and visualization functionality.

The Cave of Lascaux - The French Ministry of Culture provides a virtual tour of this famous Paleolithic cave with text links on its history and artwork.

Teaching Archaeological Geophysical Survey - A very compact [18KB] geophysical survey simulator by Paul Cheetham.

Cosquer Cave - The French Ministry of Culture describes a Paleolithic art gallery in a cave that can be accessed only through a 175-meter tunnel beneath sea level. Photographs of the animal drawings and hand stencils that decorate it.

Tools for Quantitative Archaeology - A commercial package of microcomputer programs developed to support the unusual analytical needs of archaeologists.

Oppidum d'Ensérune - This site at Hérault was one of the largest Iron Age fortified towns in the Midi. Photographs, brief history and visitor information for the site and associated museum.

ENVI Software for Archaeological Study of Ancient Mines - Software for interpreting LIDAR data. Includes summary of test cases.

Corpus of Gaulish Inscriptions - Inscriptions edited and translated by Christopher Gwinn, arranged by inscription type.

ARC/INFO Tutorial - This is an introductory tutorial on using the ARC-INFO GIS. Browse it as lesson or download the files and work through the analysis in ARC-INFO, using this as an on-line tutorial.

Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave - History of its discovery, and pictures of the finds, and the scientific research

Pròleg - Spanish company providing archaeological services and software. StratiGraf software to record, document, analyse and interpret archaeological sites. Services, products, downloads.

Archaeologists Trace early Britons in Brittany - The Oxford University Gazette reports that excavations at Le Yaudet under Profs. Barry Cunliffe and Patrick Galliou suggest that Britons fled there from the West Country.

Free TNTlite Archaeological GIS Software - GIS and image analysis software system for archaeologists.

The Site de Castel-Merle - Cro-Magnon camp site located at the Sergiac just 9 km south of Monignac-Laseaux on the left bank of the Vazere. Illustrated description of the site; Castel-Merle Museum.

PhotoModeler: Archaeology Measurement and Modeling Software - Create 3D models and measurements using photographs.

Williams College Excavations at Psalmodi, France - Excavations and study at the abandoned monastery Benedictine Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul at Psalmodi in Eastern Languedoc, France. Site information, architectural and sculptural studies, ceramic studies, and publications.

Software for Archaeology - The following programs were written to address problems faced in doing Paleolithic archaeology and include software GIS for piece provenienced artifacts, data entry, and survey data collection.

French Project - A multidisciplinary study of landscape evolution in Burgundy, France by the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

CALIB 14C Calibration Program - Calibration tool that runs on DOS/Windows/NT4, X86 Linux and Macintosh.

Cave Reveals Spectacular Secrets - From the BBC, French archaeologists find a cave in the Dordogne covered with drawings which they think are almost 30,000 years old.

Forager Simulator 2.01 - The program was written to provide a flexible model of hunter-gatherer foraging systems in variable environments under variable group sizes.

Archaeology in Albania - Welcome to Albania introduces archaeology in Albania and gives illustrated descriptions of important Illyrian and Roman sites and monuments including Apollonia. History of the kingdom of Illyria.

Rediscovery Software Modules - Re:discoverys Archaeology Module provides a complete record-keeping and interpretive research database for artifacts and their original context (site, major site features, excavated opening, and level).

Archaeology of Albania - Art and archaeology of ancient Albania (Illyria).

Archaeology on the Net: Free Archaeological software - Includes download links for Bonn Archaeological Software Package, Terrain Tools Freeware Edition, Integrated Database For Excavation Analysis, Multivariate Statistics Package, Map Maker Gratis, and a Harris-Matrix program.

Ancient Chess History Unearthed - From the BBC, a team of British archaeologists have found evidence that Europeans were playing chess as early as the sixth century.

TriPlot for Windows - TriPlot is a trilinear-diagram plotting program for researchers and students. The goal of this program is to produce publication quality diagrams.

Irish Coins - History of Irish coinage from earliest times to the present day.

ArchEd - A Harris-Matrix program which runs with Win2000, XP or WinNT.

Celtic Ireland and Other Fables: Politics and Prehistory - Archaeologist Richard Warner challenges the orthodox view of Iron Age Ireland as Celtic and warns that modern politics may shape our view of the past. Includes maps.

North Dakota State University Archaeology Technologies Laboratory - The laboratory uses 2 and 3 dimensional imaging equipment to produced its 3D models of artifacts. Site contains several example models and profiles of on-going projects.

Nationalist Myth Challenged - Spearhead reports that archaeologists Warner and Munnelly challenge the theory of distinct Celtic ethnicity and claim that most Irish are pre-Celtic.

University of Sydney Archaeological Computing Laboratory - University laboratory involved in computer projects related to the growth of Sydney and the development of Asian empires. Links to projects, publications, and related software.

Duchas - The Heritage Service for Ireland. Key datasets on heritage and conservation in GIS and database formats for download by all.

Advances in the Hydration Dating of New Zealand Obsidian - Paper by Christopher Stevenson which provides information on research underway at the Obsidian Hydration Dating Facility at the Centre for Archaeological Research.

The Irish Quaternary Studies Online Project - Aims to provide a forum for discussion and to facilitate and present new research and projects relating to archaeology and other subjects. Documents, databases and links.

Ancient Metallurgy Research Group: University of Bradford - Conducts research on ancient and historical metallurgy including mining, primary metal production, artifact manufacturing, and slag and residue studies. Laboratory facilities, courses, and faculty profiles.

Database of Irish Excavation Reports - Contains summary accounts of all the archaeological excavations carried out in Ireland - North and South - from 1985 to 1999. It can be browsed or searched using multiple fields.

Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials - Research program of the University of Illinois. Newsletter, seminars, and the International Symposium on Archaeometry.

The Archaeology of Ancient Ireland - An illustrated introduction to Irish archaeology by Michael Sundermeier, of Creighton University, Oregon, US.

Archaeometrie Research Group Heidelberg, Germany - Laboratory is situated at the 'Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik' in Heidelberg. Contains information on dating research and laboratory personnel.

Irish Archaeology on the Internet - Thaddeus C. Breen's organized list of links with helpful descriptions of sites.

Archaeometry Lab: Missouri University Research Reactor - Specializes in trace element "fingerprinting" of archaeological specimens to determine their source. Contains details on techniques used and sample projects.

Bronze Age Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the academic study of the archaeology of Ireland during the bronze age. Part of the Irish Archaeology and History Mailinglist Suite.

Archaeometry Unit at Universidad de Alicante - Conducts research on the application of scientific methodology within the historic, artistic, cutural and archaeological heritage. Details on techniques used and services offered.

Stone Age Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the academic study of the archaeology of Ireland during the Stone Age. Part of the Irish Archaeology and History Mailinglist Suite.

Berkely Archaeological X-Ray Flourescence Laboratory - Focuses on obsidian sourcing. Includes information on technology used and fees.

Iron Age Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the archaeology of Iron Age Ireland and related topics. Part of the Irish Archaeology and History Mailinglist Suite.

Dalhousie Thermally and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Laboratory - Paleodosimetry research laboratory at Dalhousie University which provides dating of natural minerals common in most rocks, sediments, and some organic materials.

Early Medieval Ireland - Moderated discussion group for the archaeology and history of Ireland, c.400-1200 CE. Part of the Irish Archaeology and History Mailinglist Suite.

Forum on Teaching Archaeometry - Informal articles on teaching strategies, curriculum reform, training issues, etc., along with responses to these entries, will be posted here.

Irish Archaeology - Moderated discussion group for the archaeology of Ireland of all periods. Part of the Irish Archaeology and History Mailinglist Suite.

Laboratory for Archaeometry and Non Destructive Analyses - Archaeometry laboratory of the University of Rome. Contains a bibliography on non destructive archaeometry.

Irish Settlement Studies - Moderated discussion group for all aspects of settlement in Ireland from earliest times to present. Part of the Irish Archaeology and History Mailinglist Suite.

Materials Science-Based Archaeology Group - Oxford University research group studying all aspects of the metallurgical process, from smelting to metal finishing, and from the first use of alloys in the 5th/4th millennia BC to the Industrial Revolution.

Worlds Apart? Human Settlement and Biota of Islands - Association for Environmental Archaeology Annual Symposium 2003 to be held at the School of Archaeology and Palaeoecology of Queens University in Belfast on 24-26 April 2003.

Midcontinental Archaeometry Working Group - Archaeometry research group specializing in geoarchaeology, sourcing, and paleodietary and paleoclimatic studies of archaeological materials from sites in the mid-continental United States.

Françoise Henry Archive - A collection of approximately 20,000 negatives and photographs documenting early Christian Irish art. Currently only a description but will later include a database and scanned copies of the archive.

Munich Archaeometry Group - Part of the Physics Department of the Technical University of Munich, archaeologists, physicists, chemists, geologists and soil scientists join in an interdisciplinary study of archaeological ceramics from the Andes and from Celtic and Roman Europe.

Irish Stone Axe Project - National University College Dublin aims to create a database of all known Irish stone axes. Outline, personnel and publications. Abstracts and maps on-line.

A Partnership: Archaeology and Archaeometry - This paper by George Rip Rapp addresses the partnership between archaeology on one hand and archaeometry (or archaeological science) on the other. The author considers all natural science applications as archaeometry.

Ancient Irish Monuments - A guide from the National Tourism Service to Ireland's wealth of prehistoric monuments. Descriptions of each type with photographs and details of examples.

Scientific Heritage Journal - International archaeometry journal. Submission guidelines, contents, and discussion forum.

Ancient Sites in the Irish Landscape - Photographs and a brief history of each scene by J.M. Abbott. Examples of a holy well, crannog, burial mound, ring-fort, carved stones and monoliths.

Society for Archaeological Sciences - Professional society of scholars applying methods from the physical sciences to archaeology. Links to many archaeometry sources, society officers and publications, and a related mailing list.

A Brief Guide to Irish Archaeological Sites - An easy-to-follow introduction to some of the many types of archaeological monuments which can be seen in Ireland, with bibliography.

Teaching Archaeometry - Resources for the teaching of archaeometry and archaeological science including course syllabi, a forum on related issues, and related links.

Lough Swilly Archaeological Survey - Michael J. Kimball's study of Later Mesolithic and Neolithic settlement in this region of eastern County Donegal. Includes project outline, papers and slide show.

University of Cape Town Archaeology Materials Laboratory - Profile of laboratory and research projects, staff, publications, and bibliographies available for download.

The Swedish Excavations at Carrowmore - Outline of the excavations of a megalithic cemetery in County Sligo, Ireland from 1977 by Professor Göran Burenhult, which has produced remarkably early radiocarbon dates.

University of Wisconsin Laboratory for Archaeological Chemistry - Center for research and training in the chemical analysis of archaeological materials. Details on facility and instrumentation, profiles of staff and research activities.

Dunamase - B.J. Hodkinson's report on the archaeological investigation of the medieval castle of Dunamase in County Laois.

Archives of ARCH-METALS - Mailing list for the discussion of all aspects of archaeo-metallurgy including ancient metallurgy and metal artifacts, the applications of material science to archaeo- metallurgy, and the development of methodologies to the study archaeo- metallurical debris.

Field Guide and Gazetteer to Megalithic Ireland - A comprehensive Gazetteer and Field Guide to Megalithic Ireland, with clickable county map and hundreds of listed sites and high quality photos taken (over the whole island) over a period of 30 years.

Metallography - Informational clearinghouse for practicing metallographers and technicians.

Neolithic Houses in Corbally, Co. Kildare - Includes: features, artefacts, environmental remains, recent work, and an introduction to the site excavated in 1998.

Archaeometry in Greece - Laboratory facilities, publications, research programs etc relating to Hellenic archaeological issues.

Archaeological Excavation at Smithfield, Dublin City - Laid out in the 1660s in an attempt to mirror St. Stephens Green. Initial findings indicate that the early boundaries have survived until today. Introduction to the site and excavations of 2002.

Archives of ROCK-ART - Rock art discussion list.

Friar Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary - The excavation revealed a succession of activity dating back to 1200 CE. An introduction.

Australian Rock Art Research Association - Group whose focus is in the fields of rock art, palaeoart studies and cognitive archaeology. Discussion forum, book reviews, announcements, and rock art gallery.

The Céide Fields Research Project - Abstract of a report by Seamus Caulfield et al of the dating of a Neolithic field system at Céide Fields, County Mayo, Ireland.

Christopher Chippindale's Rock Art References - Contains text of several papers and publications, mostly authored by Chippindale, a researcher at Cambridge University.

Roman Open Air Museum Hechingen-Stein - A reconstructed Roman Villa Rustica from the 1st to the 3rd century CE Description of the site, walking tour and panoramic views.

Colorado Historical Society: Rock Art References - Bibliography of Colorado sites, conservation issues, dating methods, research, regional studies, and videos [PDF File].

Development of the Landscape of Bliesbruck/Reinheim - Study by the University of Saarland of the European Culture Park including 3D reconstructions of different phases of settlement and photographs of Roman sites.

Colorado Historical Society: Rock Art Studies - Details regarding course which provides a general overview of the field of rock art as part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification.

Excavation Museum St. Dionysius at Esslingen - Isometric drawing and description from the Landesdenkmalamt Baden-Württemberg of the excavations under the church of St. Dionysius.

Dr. Marvin W. Rowe Research Group - Brief profile and publications of a research group working on dating and DNA/phylogenetic analysis of prehistoric rock paintings (pictographs).

Excavations of the Carmelite Friary at Esslingen - An online exhibition from the Landesdenkmalamt Baden-Württemberg of the excavations in 1991-92, which produced a fine corpus of pottery and medieval toys. Bibliography.

42G3-532: A Rock Art E-Zine - Edited by Jim Blazik this electronic magazine contains articles on various aspects of rock art and an image gallery.

Metis - QTVR tours of archaeological sites in Greece.

International Rock Art Database Project - University of New Mexico computerized database system for the storage and analysis of rock art data being developed with the support of the National Park Service, the Sandia Pueblo and the Chamisa Foundation.

Kapatija: Web Sites in Aegean Archaeology - Categorized links page compiled by John Younger of Duke University.

International Rock Art Research Team - Research project headed by James Cook University professor conducting systematic research ever on Western Australia's Bradshaw rock paintings, in an attempt to obtain World Heritage protection. Newsletter, links, team member profiles.

Archaeology of Greece - Background course guide to the archaeology of Greece by G. Kenneth Sams and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Metaphysical Opportunities as a Tool of Rock Art Research - Article by Arsen Faradjev which critiques various Russian approaches to the interpretation of rock art.

Stolen Antiquities from Corinth Return to Greece - The Hellenic Ministry of Culture rejoices in the recovery of the priceless collection of artifacts stolen from the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth in 1990. Illustrated catalogue.

Rock Art at Rice - Introduction to prehistoric art with an emphasis on the southwest and western United States. Dating, interpretive theories, image database, and conservation.

Greek Art and Archaeology - Overview of Greek art and archaeology including Greek vase construction, sculpture, iconography, fonts, terracottas, coins, and architecture.

Rock Art Dating and Conservation - Essays on rock art dating and the rational for rock art conservation. History of and continuing rock art destruction is discussed.

Greek Archaeology - Collection of useful links on Greek archaeology. Research institutes, architecture, sites, craft and engineering, and special topics.

Rock Art Research & Art History - Focuses on the research interests of Reinaldo Morales including rock art of the Americas, photographs of prehistoric art, and links of interest to students of art history.

Archaeological Adventure in Greece - Young students guide to archaeology in Greece using WebQuest. University of Richmond resource for teachers

Rock Art Research Institute - University of the Witwatersrand research project focused on Southern African rock art and its preservation. Archive, staff and project profiles, publications, related links.

Greek Art and Archaeology - Directory of Internet resources from the University of Pennsylvania.

Rock Art Research Institute - Based in the Department of Archaeology at the University of the Witwatersrand, the Institute is devoted to full time research on Southern African rock art and its preservation. Staff and research profile, publications list, and photographs.

Barbarians and Bureaucrats - A series of chapters on the history and culture of Minoan, Mycenean, and Dark Ages Greece from Washington State University.

Rock Art Studies: A Bibliographic Database - Database of over 10,000 citations to the world's rock art literature, with an emphasis on English language and North American citations. Compiled by M. Leigh Marymor and hosted by the Bancroft Library, Berkley.

Multiple Levels in the Aegean Bronze Age - Article evaluates the world systems literature as it relates to antiquity. Supports the contention that the Aegean BA economy was an adjunct to an Eastern Mediterranean world system.

Rupestre.net: A Rock Art Site - Contains a worldwide database of rock art links.

Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean - Series of lessons and illustrations, tracing the Aegean from Palaeolithic and Neolithic times to Minoan Crete and Mycenaean Greece by Jeremy B. Rutter at Dartmouth College.

Smithsonian North American Indian Rock Art References - Selected bibliography from the Smithsonian's Anthropology Outreach Office.

New Light on the Dark Age of Greece - Essays on Dark Age archaeology by Jan Sammer.

UCLA Rock Art Archive - This archive is a repository of several major private collections of rock art data and is open to visitors and researchers. Staff profiles, volunteer programs, collection information, grants, and related links.

Aegean Prehistory Web Resources - Andrea Vianello, University of Sheffield, provides papers and notes on archaeology, structured as questions and answers, plus links on Aegean prehistory.

Upper Midwest Rock Art Research Association - Association is dedicated to publicizing the petroglyph and pictograph research being conducted in the Upper Midwest of the United States. Contains links to rock art information across North America.

The Phoenician Inscription of Edessa in Macedonia - A marble inscription proporting to prove the Illyrian ethnic origin of ancient Macedonians and the location of their first capital Aigai in Edessa.

Utah Rock Art Research Association - Organization dedicated to the education about and preservation of Native American rock art. Annual symposium information, membership, publications, gallery of rock art.

Kato Phana Archaeological Project, Chios - Project takes a multidisciplinary approach to clarify and further investigate the remains of the sanctuary area and to locate the ancient coastline and to investigate the existence of any preserved ancient harbor facilities.

Petroglyph Looters Sentenced - Article on the sentencing of Arizona residents convicted of removing and selling petroglyphs from a national forest.

Salamis Points to Mycenaean Maritime Past - A report in Athens News that an archaeologist thinks he may have found the ancient Mycenaean naval stronghold of Salamis, the island where one of the greatest recorded battles of antiquity took place.

Côa Valley Archaeological Park, Portugal - Encompasses an important array of rock-shelters with prehistoric painted and engraved rocks. Illustrated description of the site, its rock art and the Paleolithic period, with visitor information.

3,500-year-old Cretan 'Minos Ring' is Authentic - A report from Athens News that Culture Minister Evangelos Venizelos said on April 3 that the Minos Ring has been assessed by the Archaeological Service as being an authentic 3,500-year-old piece of Minoan jewelry.

Graffiti Prevention at Rock-Art Sites - Article discussing causes and prevention of destruction.

Italy Promises Loan of Parthenon Sculpture - From Ananova, Italian culture minister Giuliano Urbani has promised to return a fragment of the 5th century BC Parthenon to Greece on a long-term loan.

Anasazi Rock Art Photos - Photos of Anasazi Indian rock art, otherwise known as petroglyphs. These pictoral stories were chipped out of the desert varnish in Entrada sandstone about 600 years ago.

Dealer Identifies Stolen Greek Treasure - From the times, s stele sold by Bonhams last year is being returned to Greece next week after a London dealer who bought it discovered that the inscribed upright stone slab had been stolen from a museum there 21 years ago.

Bob's Rock Art Photo Gallery - A selection of images from rock art sites in California, Nevada, and Utah.

Archaeological Sites in Greece - A detailed gazetteer from the Greek Ministry of Culture. Illustrated descriptions of sites of all periods.

Southwestern United States Rock Art Gallery - Images of rock art from sites in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.

Historical and Archaeological Sights In Crete - Details of 7 museums and 13 archaeological sites on Crete, from University of Crete.

Anasazi Rock Art - Photographs of rock art of the Anasazi and other pueblo dwelling early inhabitants of the Four Corners Region of the United States.

Hellenic Pyramids - The existence of megalithic pyramids in Greece was unknown to most people until recently. One at Hellenikon has been dated to c.2720 BC. Images, description and references.

Geometry in Hawaiian History and Culture - Uses rock art as examples to of the use of symbols in Hawaiian history and culture.

Palace of Nestor at Pylos - Image library of the 13th century BCE palace located in western Messenia on the southwest coast of the Peloponnesos.

Lower Pecos River Rock Art - Contains information on Lower Pecos River culture in Texas, an introduction to rock art terminology, and bibliographies for students.

Corinth - Collection of photographic images of the Temple of Apollo,and the Acrocorinth.

Medieval Rock Engravings at S. Maria del Giudice - Pictures of rock engravings recently found near Tuscany, Italy.

Delphi - Collection of photographic images of Delphi: Temple of Apollo, Sanctuary of Athena, and the Athenian Treasury.

Nambia National Museum Rock Art Exhibition - Series of rock art galleries covering rock art in Nambia.

Mycenae - Collection of photographic images of the Citadel and Lions Gate.

Pictograph Cave State Park - Images and details of the pictographs at this Montana State Park.

Digital Archaeological Map of Lasithi, East Crete - Project to create a Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) of the most important archaeological sites of the wider region of Lasithi, Crete.

Earliest Evidence of Art found - Archaeologists in Zambia uncover evidence that early humans used paint for aesthetic purposes far earlier than previously thought.

Eastern Korinthia Archaeological Survey - Multidisciplinary survey of eastern Korinthia, an important hub of trade and transport in the ancient Greek world. Project aims, area, staff, methodology, reports, bibliography.

Wilbour Library of Egyptology - Collection of Egyptological works held at The Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Franchthi Excavations - Indiana University overview of excavations conducted at Franchthi Caves. Includes images, essays, and bibliography.

Some Observations Concerning Uninscribed Tombs in the Valley of the Kings - Scholarly article by Donald P. Ryan, from C.N. Reeves (ed.), After Tutankhamun: Research and Excavation in the Royal Necropolis at Thebes (1992).

Ancient Cities of Crete - Article on the various excavated cities in Crete.

Egyptology in Australia - Resources, collections, university programs, and fieldwork.

Ancient Corinth - A virtual journey to Ancient Corinth. Includes a brief history of the archaeology of the city and the acrocorinth.

Egyptian Royal Tombs of the New Kingdom - Maps, diagrams, and detailed information about the Egyptian Royal Tombs from Kelley L. Ross.

Minoan Crete - Information about all the major and some of the minor archaeological sites of the Bronze Age civilisation in Crete. Descriptions and photos.

Further Observations Concerning the Valley of the Kings - Article by Donald P. Ryan.

Byzantine Images - Gallery of Byzantine art and historical related images.

Ptahhotep's Australian Egyptology Page - Egyptology contributions by Australia: excavations, coptology, and museum collections.

Asea Valley Archaeological Project - Survey and excavations in the Asea valley, Arcadia, Greece, centered on the prehistoric site of Asea Paleokastro. Excavations conducted by Gothenburg University.

Giza On Line - Articles about stone technology, the Sphinx and temples.

Excavation of the Cave of Euripides on Salamis - Report on the excavations conducted in the cave during 1996 by Yannos G. Lolos, Assistant Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at the University of Ioannina, Epirus.

The Shaft, the Subway and the Causeway - Nigel Skinner-Simpson tries to track down the evidence behind stories of tunnels in the Giza plateau.

Excavation at Sitagroi - The Mediterranean Laboratory of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology reports on its progress in publishing work on this prehistoric village in Northeast Greece. Includes photographs.

Encounters with Ancient Egypt - Conference at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, 15-18 December 2000. Includes abstracts of papers.

Excavations at Isthmia - University of Chicago reports and final publication of objects found at the Sanctuary of Poseidon on the Isthmus of Corinth and surrounding area.

Egyptology Resources - Internet resources, including mailing lists, news and gossip, contact information for institutes and individuals, journals and links from Nigel Strudwick.

Excavations at Plataia - Vienna University fieldwork at the ancient battlefield of Plataiai. History of the site and current researches.

American Tourist Discovers Ancient Cave Drawings in Egypt - A fossil-hunting pilot discovers 7000-6500 B.C. cave paintings.

Fieldwork Project at Geraki - Dutch archaeological study of the occupational history of the acropolis site of Geraki in Laconia, and its relationship to the rest of Laconia and the Aegean world. The methods used include topographical studies, intensive survey, and excavation.

The Sounds of Ancient Egypt - Musicians believe music will help us understand ancient Egypt's spoken language.

Finnish Excavations at Arethousa - Excavations at Arethousa, Greece, conducted by the Finnish Institute at Athens. Site dates from the Neolithic period onwards and the study is centered on an ancient basilica and its environs.

The Egyptologist's Electronic Forum - This mailing list has available online various archives, news items and Egyptology FAQs, as well as a comprehensive list of upcoming events in Egyptology.

Minnesota Archaeological Researches (MARWP) - Field survey and excavations of the Bronze Age in the western Peloponnesos conducted by the University of Minnesota at Messene, Morea, and Pylos.

The Ancient Egypt Film Site - Information on past and present films dealing with Ancient Egypt or Egyptology.

Geophysical Survey of Philippi - University of Nottingham survey used to identify buildings and roads in the southern half of the ancient Macedonian city of Philippi.

Early Dynastic Egypt - Francesco Raffaele presents an illustrated history of the second and third dynasties, king by king, with references. Also corpora of First Dynasty labels and Early Dynastic inscriptions, and articles.

Excavations at Isthmia - The Ohio State University program of archaeological research, education, and publication at the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia. Isthmia was one of the four great Panhellenic sanctuaries, active from the Archaic period through the end of Antiquity, with a rich period of medieval use as well.

The Centre for Computer-Aided Egyptological Research - At Utrecht University in The Netherlands offers computer resources and online lists and databases including complete Hieroglyphica, listing of Egyptologists and Institutions.

Iklaina Survey Project - Inter-disciplinary research project investigating one of the district capitals of the Mycenaean kingdom of Pylos.

Egyptology in Poland - A portal for Polish Egyptology, includes a history, suggested readings, museums, links, and gallery.

Klithi Excavation and Landscape Survey - Palaeolithic excavation and survey in Epirus, Northwest Greece, conducted by Geoff Bailey (Co-ordinator), with a multi-national team of 33 specialists (1979 - 1997).

Tableau May be Oldest Text - An article in the San Francisco Chronicle reporting that 5,250-year-old symbols unearthed near Luxor may predate Sumerian script.

Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project - Multi-disciplinary and diachronic archaeological expedition formally organized in 1996 to investigate the history of prehistoric and historic settlement and land use in an area centered on the Greek colony of Apollonia. The project employs techniques of intensive archaeological surface survey in conjunction with natural environmental investigations.

New Egyptian King Discovered - Rossella Lorenzi reports for Discovery News that a high-ranking priest served the Nubian dynasty as a king, and his tomb reveals the trappings of power.

Oropos Survey Project - Archaeological survey investigating the area of ancient Oropos, near Athens.

Restoring Ancient Egyptian Artifacts by Computer - Examples of images of artifacts computer-restored by Hans van den Berg.

The Oxford Sphakia Survey - An interdisciplinary archaeological project studying life in Sphakia, Crete, from the time that people arrived in the area (by ca 3000 BC), until the end of Ottoman rule in AD 1900. It involves the use of environmental, archaeological, documentary, and local information collected over a 13-year period.

Secrets of the Pharaohs - PBS companion to the TV series focusing on new findings: genetic disease in the 18th dynasty; the tombs of the pyramid builders; mummy of a noblewoman and chantress from Luxor named Asru.

UNCG Mochlos Archaeological Project - Excavation of a sites on the island of Mochlos and its adjacent coastal plain in eastern Crete, sponsored by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the University of Athens.

Tel er-Rub'a - Large tel complex located about 100 km northeast of Cairo in the eastern Nile Delta.

Agamemnon's Citadel at Mycenae - Includes images and maps if the remains at Mycenae.

The Ancient Egypt Site - The history, language and culture of Ancient Egypt, by Egyptologist Jacques Kinnaer.

The Nikopolis Project - An interdisciplinary study focused on the human societies that inhabited southern Epirus in northwestern Greece from earliest times to the Mediaeval period.

Aspects of Life in Ancient Egypt - Descriptions of daily life, material culture, social and political institutions, economy and geography of pharaonic Egypt

The Canal of Xerxes in Northern Greece: Explorations 1991-2001 - Investigation of the 2 km canal built by King Xerxes across a isthmus on the Athos peninsula in northern Greece to allow his fleet safe access into the Aegean in advance of the Persian invasion of the early fifth century BCE.

Life in Ancient Egypt - Examination of everyday life in ancient Egypt through artifacts on display at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

HEMEA - Extensive listing of archaeological sites and excavations in Greece and Cyprus.

Egypt's Treasures in Danger - Egypt calls for urgent action to save the monuments of the Nile Delta.

Nemea Valley Archaeological Project - Bryn Mawr College and American School of Classical Studies intensive surface survey and analysis of an area of approximately 80 square kilometers in the southern Corinthia, Greece.

Golden Hopes from Pharaoh's Map - BBC reports that geologists and engineers in Egypt are searching for gold using a 3,000-year-old map, believed to have been drawn by King Seti I.

Dr. J's Illustrated sites - By Dr. Janice Siegel of Temple University. Award-winning site with photographs and lectures on ancient Greece.

Date converter for Ancient Egypt - This homepage is a scientific tool for converting calender dates mentioned in Greek and Demotic Papyri from Egypt into Julian dates.

WebAcropol - Virtual guided tour of the Acropolis and its monuments.

Current Research in Egyptology 2003 - To be held Saturday & Sunday, 18-19 January 2003 in G6 Lecture Theater of Institute of Archaeology University College London.

Parthenon Marbles - Ian Swindale and his students in Crete present the history of the magnificent frieze and sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens and the campaign to return to Greece those now in the British Museum.

Few Had Wealth in Ancient Egypt - From Nature, Most ancient Egyptians were on the poverty line while a handful of priest-kings held fabulous wealth.

Athenean Agora Excavations - The American School of Classical Studies in Athens presents its findings from excavations since 1931, which are displayed in the reconstructed Hellenistic Stoa of Attalos Includes Quicktime videos.

Great Pyramid Comprises 1 million Rocks - From the Egyptian State Information Service, 1 million is far less than the 2,300 million previously figured.

Maecenas: Images of Athens - Collection of photographic images on sites at Athens.

Fruitful Seasons - From Al-Ahram Weekly, excavations at Karnak Temple complex have been focusing on areas hitherto little explored, with rewarding results.

Maecenas: Acropolis at Sunset - Collection of photographic images of the Acropolis at sunset.

Animal Mummies in the Cairo Museum - Help preserve and study animal mummies from ancient Egypt with the Adopt-A-Mummy Project.

Acropolis, Athens - World heritage listing of the Acropolis archaeological site by UNESCO.

Howstuffworks: How Mummies Work - Photographs show how and why mummies were preserved, and how X-ray radiography and CAT scanning technology were used to examine the mummy without having to remove its bandages.

The Ancient City of Athens - Photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens by Kevin T. Glowacki and Nancy L. Klein of the Department of Classical Studies at Indiana University.

Faces of Djed - Lengthy, illustrated article by Lee-Anne Jack about CT scans of a mummy in the Royal Ontario Museum and what they revealed, with bibliography.

The Parthenon - Read the description or view images and 3D model of this monument by Ictinus and Callicrates with Phidias architect, at Athens, Greece, built -477 to -438.

The Virtual Mummy - Computer-generated images of the interior of an ancient Egyptian mummy.

The importance of the Parthenon Frieze - New analysis of the Frieze and the meaning of the Parthenon itself. Potentially why the marbles should be reunited with existing sections in Athens.

Cyber Mummy - A mummy from the University of Illinois reveals its past through modern computer imaging.

Palace of Knossos in Minoan Crete - An introduction with artist's impression and visitor information from Dilos Holiday World.

The Royal Theban Mummy Project - William Max Miller aims to present archeological data about New Kingdom and Third Intermediate Period royal mummies from the Theban cache tombs in an accessible way.

Palace at Knossos, Crete - Photographs, 3D computer model, brief description and bibliography of the great Minoan palace from Great Buildings Online.

Queen Nefertiti's Portrait as an Elder Woman - The Times reports that the mummy found in 1898 called the 'Elder Woman' bears a striking resemblance to sculpted portraits of Nefertiti, according to Dr Susan James.

Images of the Palace at Knossos - Photographs of the palace built c.1700-1300 BC taken by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton College. Part of her Digital Imaging Project.

Ancient Mayor's Tomb, 102 Mummies Found in Egypt - The tomb of Gad Khensu Eyuf discovered.

The Palace of Knossos - An expandable plan and picture tour of the great Minoan palace on the island of Crete built c.1600 B.C. from Daedalus Informatics.

Oasis of the Dead - Roman-era tombs southwest of Cairo yield scores of gilded mummies.

Knossos - The British School at Athens desribes the history and excavations at the Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete. Includes QuickTime tours of the palace and some of the artefacts from it.

Discovery of the Valley of the Mummies - Dr. Zahi Hawass describes the discovery of the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis, rediscovery of three tombs, discovering the Golden Mummies, and current and future excavations.

Aegean Dendrochronology Project - Building a single master tree-ring chronology for the Aegean and Near East, to provide a dating method accurate to the year.

Ti Ameny Net - An ancient Egyptian mummy displayed at the Ancient World Gallery in North Court at the University of Richmond in Virginia: CT scans, x-rays, and analyses.

Database of Aegean Pottery - Clay analysis tables of Greek pottery by Venezia University.

Egyptian Mummies - Information about mummies for readers, writers, and learners of all ages.

Quantification in Greek Archaeology - Supporting images, tables and datasets for a lecture on quantification in Greek archaeology for the Institute of Classical Studies, London, Summer School 2000.

Ancient Egyptian Mummification - Brief description of mummification process, history of mummification, importance of the tomb, and journey into the afterlife.

Marble Provenance in Greece - Database of marble sites and ESR and petrographic analysis techniques conducted throughout the Aegean.

Egyptian Mummies - An illustrated description of mummies in Ancient Egypt, the mummification process, and unwrap and examine the virtual mummy.

Database of Greek Marbles - Database of marble analysis of Greek sculpture by Venezia University.

All about Mummifcation and Mummies - Features information on plastination, as well as a comparison with modern body embalming.

The Thera Volcanic Eruption - The absolute chronology of the Aegean Bronze Age and the eruption at Santorini. An online companion to Sturt W. Manning's 'A Test of Time' (Oxford: Oxbow Books, 1999).

Buck Teeth Clue to Mystery of a Royal Mummy's Boy - From Guardian, mummy with buck teeth and a right royal hairstyle may have settled one of the enduring mysteries of the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.

Archaeology in Romania - A brief history of Romanian archaeology and categorised links to related web-sites.

Tutankhamun: Anatomy of an Excavation - Project to publish online the records in the Archive of the Griffith Institute of Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

European Archaeology - Scientifical website concerning pre-, protohistory and classical history. It host two archaeological magazines; Romanian Journal of Archaeology and European Archaeology - online.

Gavin's Egyptomania Pages - The discoveries of ancient Egypt as recorded on maps, prints, stereocards, postcards and bookcovers, and their influence on design from the 18th century to the present.

Aerial Photography in Romania - Professor William Hanson, University of Glasgow descibes his aerial reconnaissance of the Later Prehistoric and Roman Landscape of Western Transylvania, Romania.

The Tomb of Tutankhamon - Description of the discovery and contents of the intact tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamon discovered in Egypt in 1922.

2,000 Bodies Found Underneath Family Home - A Romanian family plans to move out after finding they were sharing their home with more than 2,000 dead bodies.

At the Tomb of Tutankhamen - Maynard Owen Williams describes the opening of the tomb of King Tutankhamen for National Geographic in this online version of the famous first article from 1923.

Southern Romania Archaeological Project (SRAP) - Survey and excavation project examining trends in prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in Southeastern Europe.

Scholars, Scoundrels, and the Sphinx - Explores the Nile River Valley between 1850 and 1930, at a time that saw the birth of Egyptology as a science and the flowering of photography.

Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa - Short introduction with images of the capital of the Roman Dacia.

Kahun, Gurob, and Hawara - An electronic copy of excavation reports published by W.M. Flinders Petrie in 1890.

Orasul de Floci - A medieval city in Muntenia. History, images.

Pharaohs Fellahs and Explorers - Online version of the 1891 volume by Amelia B. Edwards.

Histria - Greek colony on the Dobrudja coast of the Black Sea. Maps, images, and articles.

Gateway To Ancient Egypt - Ancient Egyptian history, including the various dynasties and their pharaohs, religious and funerary beliefs, gods, temples, tombs and photos.

Bronze Age Settlement from Naeni, Buzau County - Short description with images.

The Sphinx Group - Recent Egyptological news and alternative theories.

Getic settlement from Bâzdâna, Dolj County - Short description with images.

Eye of Egypt - Quarterly newsletter on ancient and modern Egypt.

Getic Fortress from Coþofeni, Dolj County - Short description with images.

Egypt Antiquity News Service - Egyptian antiquity and archaeological news and events.

Archaeological Site from Cârna, Dolj County - Short description with images.

Egyptian Queen Fought For Political Rights 4,000 Years Ago - An Egyptian queen fought 4,000 years ago for equal political rights with men and was granted the supreme honor of receiving a pharaonic burial, a French archaeological team announced.

Dacian Fortresses from the Area of Sarmizegetusa - 1st century BCE Dacian capital.

Egypt Exploration Society - Publications, news, excavation reports and contact information concerning this British Egyptological society.

Romanian Archaeology - General information and links.

The Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities - Based in Toronto, Ontario, the SSEA organizes lectures, events and publications.

Pere Izquierdo Archaeology Homepage - Articles on archaeology, cultural heritage and ancient navigation, in Catalan, English and Spanish.

American Research Center in Egypt - An organization supporting Egyptological work and events. Membership open to the public. Local chapters in Arizona, North Texas, Northern California, Southern California, and Washington, DC.

The Pyramids of Guimar, Canary Islands, Spain - Discovery, evidence, and possible significance.

The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities - The official website for the organization in control of Egypt's ancient treasures. Includes news, events and member information.

Guanche Mummies - Short description of the location and nature of the mummies from the Discovery Channel.

The Egyptian Society of South Africa - Aims to foster an appreciation of the history and culture of ancient Egypt (as well as modern Egypt) through lectures, a newsletter and tours.

Number Systems and Calendars of the Berber Populations of Grand Canary and Tenerife - An article by Jose Barrios Garca in Archaeoastronomy & Ethnoastronomy Newsletter discussing the similarities and differences between these two systems.

Manchester Ancient Egypt Society - Organized to promote ancient Egypt and its study through publications and activities.

Number Systems and Calendars of the Berber Populations of Grand Canary and Tenerife in the 14th-15th Centuries - Synopsis of a thesis by José Barrios García in AMU CHMA Newsletter.

Poynton Egypt Group - Poynton Egypt Group is a Cheshire-based society dedicated to the study of Ancient Egypt and its history, through lectures, visits to museums and newsletters.

The History of La Palma - A history of La Palma and the Canaries; including its archaeology and abstracts from early writers.

Harpokrates - International Association of Younger Egyptologists - Chat, mailing list, newsletter and quarterly magazine.

Atlantis: The Lost Continent - Discussing the myth that that the Canaries are the remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis.

Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities - A Toronto-based non-profit organization founded to stimulate interest in Egyptology. Details of public lectures, symposia, publications, travel grant and scholarship.

Pirámides de Güimar - Archaeological park includes museum, auditorium, and leisure area.

Czech Institute of Egyptology - A division of Charles University in Prague.

Two Enigmatic Petroglyphs on Fuerte Ventura - As a result of a one year research project, the author was able to document about 780 panels of rock art exclusively on Fuerteventura, one of the eastern islands of the Canarian Archipelago.

New Jersey Egyptology Society - Promotes the study and research of Egyptology. Newsletters, membership, calendar of events, chronology of the kings of Egypt.

Beyond the Beaches of Gran Canaria - Article in Archaeology discussing the archaeology of the most populated of the Canary Islands.

The Griffith Institute - For the advancement of Egyptology, at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

El Museo Canario - Collects and exhibits objects belonging to the natural sciences, archaeology and the arts; a Library where to collect and preserve both old and modern works; with a special attention to the province and Gran Canaria. Includes: history, collections, publications, and contact information.

International Association of Egyptologists - Created to support Egyptology and those who study it.

Côa Valley Archaeological Park - Encompasses an important array of rock-shelters with prehistoric paintings. Illustrated description of the site, its rock art and the Paleolithic period, with visitor information.

Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society - For promotion of the study of ancient Egypt, based at the University of Reading.

Coimbra: Conimbriga - A Roman town in Portugal which has been excavated. Photographs, plan, brief history, bibliography and information for visitors from the University of Coimbra.

Uruguayan Society of Egyptology - Aims to spread knowledge in Uruguay of the ancient Egyptian Pharaonic civilization. Lectures, Egyptian Museum, and specialized library.

Late Bronze Age Settlements in the Beira Interior Region - A substantial, illustrated summary of a book by Raquel Vilaça (1997), with brief bibliography.

Ancient Egypt Research Associates - Funds and facilitates the Giza Plateau Project, grew out of the Sphinx Project sponsored by the American Research Center in Egypt. Mission and project findings.

Nuclear and Technological Institute - The Cultural Heritage and Sciences research group provides radiocarbon dating and other laboratory analysis of historic and prehistoric artefacts.

Egyptology Society of Miami - Meets each month at the Miami Museum of Science and presents illustrated lectures on Ancient Egypt and the origins of civilization. Meetings; links to news of excavations and discoveries.

Conimbriga: A Roman Town in Portugal - Occupied from 8th century B.C.E. thru the Middle Ages. Information, a history, images, 3d reconstructions, and bibliography.

The New Jersey Egyptology Society - Features schedule of lectures and programs in the tri-state area; information on expeditions.

The Golden Deer of Eurasia - The Metropolitan Museum presents some 200 examples of early nomadic Eurasian art, ornately carved and covered in gold, discovered in excavation on the Russian Steppes.

The Amarna Research Foundation - Dedicated to the advancement of interest and research into the Amarna period of ancient Egypt.

The Paleolithic Archaeology of Weasel Cave - A report on a site located in Ossetia, Russia presented by Nazim Hidjrati, Larry Kimball, and Todd Koetje at the 1996 Paleoanthropology meetings.

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