Archeological & Cultural Societies

Associates for Biblical Research 

Associates for Biblical Research

The Associates for Biblical Research monitors new archaeological discoveries of the ancient Biblical world, and in fact produces many of these new discoveries through its own staff of professional archaeologists.


Near East Archaeological Society

Founded in 1957, the Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS) has the goal of promoting research in the lands of the Bible and the modern Middle East. The society encourages and endorses archaeological fieldwork, although it does not mount nor fund any expeditions. Opportunities for involvement in archaeological fieldwork are available to members of the NEAS by participation in an excavation project sponsored by various research entities within the society.


American Schools of Oriental Research

The American Schools of Oriental Research supports and encourages the study of the peoples and cultures of the Near East, from the earliest times to the present.
Founded in 1900, ASOR is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. It is apolitical and has no religious affiliation.


Journal of Near Eastern Studies 

 Devoted to an examination of the ancient and premodern civilizations of the Near East, the venerable Journal of Near Eastern Studies has for more than 120 years published contributions from scholars of international reputation on the archaeology, art, history, languages, literatures, philosophies, and religions of Egypt and the Near East.


Biblical Archaeology Society

BAS BannerBiblical Archaeology Society connects the academic study of archaeology to a broad general audience eager to understand the world of the Bible. Covering both the Old and New Testaments, BAS presents the latest discoveries and controversies in archaeology with breathtaking photography and informative maps and diagrams.

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