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CyArk: Creating a Digital Archive of the World's Heritage Sites for Preservation and Education

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[First posted in AWOL 5 October 2011, updated 16 November 2015]

CyArk: Creating a Digital Archive of the World's Heritage Sites for Preservation and Education
 

CyArk was founded in 2003 to ensure heritage sites are available to future generations, while making them uniquely accessible today. CyArk operates internationally as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of using new technologies to create a free, 3D online library of the world's cultural heritage sites before they are lost to natural disasters, destroyed by human aggression or ravaged by the passage of time.
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Open CFP: Digital Approaches and the Ancient World

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Open CFP: Digital Approaches and the Ancient World
More publicity!

*Digital Approaches and the Ancient World*
A themed issue of the _Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies_

Editors:
Gabriel Bodard (University of London) gabriel.bodard@sas.ac.uk
Yanne Broux (KU Leuven) yanne.broux@arts.kuleuven.be
Ségolène Tarte (University of Oxford) segolene.tarte@oerc.ox.ac.uk

Call for papers:
We invite colleagues all around the world and at all stages of their careers to submit papers on the topic of “Digital Approaches and the Ancient World” to a themed issue of the Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies. The topic is to be construed as widely as possible, to include not only the history, archaeology, language, literature and thought of the ancient and late antique Mediterranean world, but also of antiquity more widely, potentially including, for example, South and East Asian, Sub-Saharan African or Pre-Columbian American history. Digital approaches may also vary widely, to include methodologies from the digital humanities and information studies, quantitative methods from the hard sciences, or other innovative and transdisciplinary themes.

Papers will be fully peer reviewed and selected for inclusion based not only on their research quality and significance, but especially on their ability to engage profoundly both with classics/history academic readers, and scholars from digital or informatic disciplines. We are keen to see papers that clearly lay out their disciplinary and interdisciplinary methodological approaches, and present and interpret the full range of scholarly and practical outcomes of their research.

We encourage the use of and direct reference to open online datasets in your papers. BICS is not currently an open access publication, but self-archiving of pre-press papers is permitted, and the editors believe in the transparency and accountability that comes with basing scientific work on open data.

To submit an article to this themed issue, please send your full paper of 4,000–8,000 words in Microsoft Word doc, docx or rtf format, to <gabriel.bodard@sas.ac.uk>, along with a 150 word abstract, by January 31, 2016. You do not need to follow BICS style for the initial submission, but please note that the final version of accepted articles will need to be formatted to adhere to our style guide (http://www.icls.sas.ac.uk/sites/default/files/files/STYLE-V15.pdf).

If you have any questions about this issue, please feel free to contact any of the editors informally.

Please, oh please, oh please, circulate anywhere you think is appropriate!

Open Access Journal: Studia Orientalia Electronica

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[First posted in AWOL 22 October 2015, updates 17 November 2015 (the full back-list is now available)]

Studia Orientalia Electronica
ISSN: 2323-5209
Welcome to the website of Studia Orientalia Electronica (StOrE)! StOrE is a peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal publishing original research articles and reviews in all fields of Asian and African studies. It is an offshoot of Studia Orientalia, an internationally recognized publication series (see http://www.suomenitamainenseura.org/studiaorientalia/ for further information on Studia Orientalia and the publisher, Finnish Oriental Society). StOrE was established in 2013 to keep up the fine publishing tradition of Studia Orientalia. The new journal publishes high quality articles in a more modern and accessible format.
The first volume (year 2013) of Studia Orientalia Electronica has been published (see Archives section). Furthermore, some articles of back issues of the printed Studia Orientalia are found in the Archives section and more are coming soon. In the Current section you will find the articles of 2014 (vol. 2) of StOrE.
Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal’s section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step process.




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Vol 1 (2013)

PDFs of Studia Orientalia Vol 1 (1925) - Vol 114 (2013)



Open Access Journal: Sitzungs-Berichte der Archäologischen Gesellschaft zu Berlin

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Sitzungs-Berichte der Archäologischen Gesellschaft zu Berlin
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Die Archäologische Gesellschaft, die 1842 auf Initiative des Archäologen Eduard Gerhard (1795-1867) gegründet wurde, hat ihren Sitz in Berlin. Die Berichte über die regelmäßig stattfindenden Sitzungen wurden zunächst in der Archäologischen Zeitung veröffentlicht. Von 1886-1889 wurden die Sitzungsberichte als gesonderte Sitzungs-Berichte der Archäologischen Gesellschaft zu Berlin herausgegeben.

Die Archäologische Gesellschaft versteht sich als Organ zur Förderung der archäologischen Wissenschaft durch Referate, Gedankenaustausch und Veröffentlichungen. Von Ausnahmen abgesehen findet bis heute im Regelfall mindestens einmal im Monat eine öffentliche Sitzung mit Referat statt. Heute werden die Berichte über diese Sitzungen im Archäologischen Anzeiger des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts veröffentlicht.
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Open Access Journal: ACOR Newsletter

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 [First posted in AWOL 12 November 2009. Updated 17 November  2015]

ACOR Newsletter
ISSN: 1023-1196
American Center of Oriental Research
ACOR's first newsletter was issued in November, 1989 by Dr. Bert de Vries, who served as Director of ACOR between 1988-1991. The goal of the newsletter remains to keep friends and alumni informed of major developments and events at the institute. ACOR's newsletter is published twice a year. Below is the complete set of newsletters.

 2015 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 27.1
 2014 Winter ACOR Newsletter Vol. 26.2
 2014 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 26.1
 2013 Winter ACOR Newsletter Vol. 25.2
 2013 Summer ACOR Newsletter Vol. 25.1
 2012 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 24.2
 2012 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 24.1
 2011 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 23.2
 2011 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 23.1
 2010 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 22.2
 2010 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 22.1
2009 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 21.2
2009 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 21.1
2008 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 20.2
2008 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 20.1
2007 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 19.2
2007 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 19.1
2006 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 18.2
2006 Summer ACOR Newsletter Vol. 18.1
2005 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 17.2
2005 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 17.1
2004 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 16.2
2004 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 16.1
2003 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 15.2
2003 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 15.1
2002 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 14.2
2002 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 14.1
2001 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 13.2
2001 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 13.1
2000 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 12.2
2000 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 12.1
1999 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 11.2
1999 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 11.1
1998 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 10.2
1998 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 10.1
1997 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 9.2
1997 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 9.1
1996 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 8.2
1996 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 8.1
1995 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 7.2
1995 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 7.1
1994 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 6.2
1994 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 6.1
1993 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 5.2
1993 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 5.1
1992 WinterACOR Newsletter Vol. 4.2
1992 SummerACOR Newsletter Vol. 4.1
1991 NovemberACOR Newsletter No. 5
1991 MayACOR Newsletter No. 4
1990 NovemberACOR Newsletter No. 3
1990 MayACOR Newsletter No. 2
1989 NovemberACOR Newsletter No. 1




 

Open Access Journal: CAARI News: Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute

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[First posted in AWOL 20 November 2010. Updated 17 November 2015 (new URLs)]

CAARI News: Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute
ISSN 0890-4545
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The CAARI News is issued twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. It covers activities at CAARI, as well as events around the world relevant to Cypriot archaeology and related history and art. If you are interested in submitting material for The CAARI News, please contact the editor, Dr. Joseph Greene, at greene5@fas.harvard.edu. Read the current issue (Newsletter 46 Fall 2014) or browse the back issues.

Newsletter 46 (Fall 2014) Newsletter 45 (Fall 2013)Newsletter 44 (Spring 2013) Newsletter 43 (Spring 2012) Newsletter 42 (Fall 2011) Newsletter 41 (Spring 2011) Newsletter 40 (Fall 2010) Newsletter 39 (spring 2010) Newsletter 38 (Fall 2009) Newsletter 37 (spring 2009) Newsletter 36 (Fall 2008) Newsletter 35 (Spring 2008)Newsletter 34 (Fall 2007)Newsletter 33 (Spring 2007)Newsletter 32 (Fall 2006)Newsletter 31 (Spring 2006)Newsletter 30 (Fall 2005)Newsletter 29 (Spring 2005)Newsletter 28 (Fall 2004) Newsletter 27 (Spring 2004)Newsletter 26 (Fall 2003)Newsletter 25 (Spring 2003)Newsletter 23 & 24 (Spring 2002/Fall 2002)Newsletter 22 (Fall 2001)Newsletter 21 (Spring 2001)Newsletter 20 (Fall 2000)Newsletter 19 (Spring 2000)Newsletter 18 (Fall 1999)Newsletter 17 (Spring 1999)Newsletter 16 (Fall 1998) Newsletter 15 (Spring 1998) Newsletter 14 (Fall 1997)Newsletter 13 (Spring 1997)Newsletter 12 (Fall 1996)Newsletter 11 (Spring 1996)Newsletter 10 (Fall 1995)Newsletter 9 (Spring 1995)Newsletter 8 (Fall 1994)Newsletter 7 (Spring 1994)Newsletter 6 (Fall 1993)Newsletter 5 (Spring 1993) Newsletter 4 (Fall 1992) Newsletter 3 (Spring 1992)Newsletter 2 (Fall 1991)Newsletter 1 (Spring 1991)


SAVE LATIN AND GREEK ON ALPHEIOS!

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SAVE LATIN AND GREEK ON ALPHEIOS!
(and help extend its support to other classical languages)
THE PURPOSE
Many of the most important books ever written, the most profound and the most beautiful, were written in one of the ancient languages no longer spoken. 1 Translations can convey some part of what their authors intended, but by no means all. 
Traditionally it was necessary to devote prolonged study to each language, preferably with a knowledgeable teacher, before ever confronting the original text itself. Today, a variety of online tools can help anyone begin to appreciate the original language whenever they wish. The Alpheios Project was created to bring the latest technology to this task, and already has tens of thousands of users around the world with its reading support tools for Latin, Greek, and classical Arabic and Chinese. The software was designed to permit new languages to be added easily, and there are plans underway for its extension to other classical languages such as Persian, Sanskrit and several others.
In keeping with its mission to bring texts in the classical languages to the widest possible audience, Alpheios has always made its tools available for free and has kept its code open source for use by any other non-profit initiative. 
THE CRISIS
However, at the moment, not only the expansion but even the survival of the present Alpheios functionality is threatened by impending changes to the Firefox browser, which is currently the only platform on which Alpheios runs.  Significant modifications of our code will be needed, and at the moment we do not have the resources to make the changes in the required time frame.
THE APPEAL
We are consequently making our first public funding appeal. We are hoping to raise between fifty and one hundred thousand dollars so that we can employ professional programmers in an accelerated timeframe. Since we are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all contributions are tax-deductible in the United States.
If you consider this initiative worthwhile, please let others know about it, whether or not you are able to contribute yourself.
At this point we don't anticipate any insuperable technical challenges since the requirements are quite clearly defined and all the original developers of Alpheios remain available for consultation.  We just need competent hands to do the work before the clock runs out on Alpheios.
THE HOPE   
In addition to maintaining Alpheios on Firefox, the changes to the code that must be made will greatly facilitate porting Alpheios to other browsers and to mobile devices, among the most frequent requests from our users. They should also help bring an expanded Alpheios reading environment to other classical languages and provide a more convenient platform for the deployment of a greater variety of language learning games.  We believe that the supreme importance of the classical languages, and their immediate relevance to our present world,  can only be fully appreciated when they can all be studied with similar tools in a common reading environment. 
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(1) (Perhaps the best known of these "classical languages" are ancient Greek, Latin, Sanskrit and classical Chinese, Persian, Arabic and Hebrew, but there are many more, including Old Norse and Old English, Old French and the Langue d'oc, Old Spanish and Old and Middle High German, not to mention the great languages of the ancient middle east, such as Egyptian, Sumerian, Akkadian, Hittite, Classical Armenian, Syriac and Aramaic, or the classical Japanese of the Man'yōshū.

Open Access Journal: American Numismatic Society E-News

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[First posted in AWOL 29 October 2009. Updated 17 November 2015]

American Numismatic Society E-News
American Numismatic Society
The American Numismatic Society E-News is a monthly news posting sent out via e-mail. It allows members and friends of the ANS to keep up to date with recent acquisitions of coins, notes, medals and other items, upcoming events, and other news of interest to the numismatic community.


The American Numismatic Society sends out its E-News to members and interested individuals. To subscribe or unsubscribe, please send e-mail to membership@numismatics.org.




MAG eBooks Explore Ancient Egypt & Ancient Greece

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MAG eBooks Explore Ancient Egypt & Ancient Greece
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Two new eBooks published by MAG explore the arts of the ancient world. Ancient Egypt: Exploring Ancient Artifacts with Alex the Archaeologist and Ancient Greece: Exploring Ancient Artifacts with Alex the Archaeologist are designed for classroom use by grades 6–12. The books, which meet Common Core standards, are available free from the iTunes Store.
Ancient Egypt was published in March 2014. Using the Gallery’s collection of artifacts, this thematic object-centered exploration uses works of art, timelines, video clips, photographs, and interactive media to take students into the world of earlier civilizations.  Download it here
Ancient Greece, published in February 2015, adds even more interactive games, maps, charts and timelines. A section titled “Classical Connections” explores the enduring fascinating of Greek culture through works in the MAG collection, nearby place names, Rochester architecture and other examples. Download it here
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Both books feature Mediterranean archaeologist Alexander Smith. A Rochester native who returns monthly to visit area schools, Smith is a graduate student at Brown University’s Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World.
Read a review of Ancient Egypt

Open Access Journal: Folia Archaeologica

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Monumenta Musicae Byzantinae

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Monumenta Musicae Byzantinae

University of Copenhagen, Saxo Institute, Dept. of Greek and Latin

Detail of the so-called 'Chartres fragment' with musical notation, beginning of the sticheron Ἡ σοφία τοῦ Θεοῦ. Fourth plagal mode. Image of the whole piece (232Kb).
The editorial program of MMB began in 1935 under the direction of Carsten Høeg. Since then, the University of Copenhagen has housed continuous research activities in the field of Byzantine chant. MMB is published under the auspices of Union Académique Internationale and has been suppoarted by the Carlsberg Foundation.

Pella: Coinage of the Kings of Macedonia

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The American Numismatic Society Announces the Launch of PELLA
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November 19, 2015
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is excited to announce the launch of its latest digital platform, PELLA (http://numismatics.org/pella/), an important new research tool for ancient Greek numismatics that provides a comprehensive, easily accessible online catalogue of the coinage produced by the kings of the Macedonian Argead dynasty (c.700–310 BC). Cataloguing the individual coin types of the kings from Alexander I (ruled 498–454 BC), the first of the Macedonian kings to strike coins, down to Philip III Arrhidaeus (ruled 323–317 BC), PELLA allows users to conduct research on specific types, view examples from multiple collections, conduct statistical analyses of weight and other measurement data, and see maps of where the type was minted and where examples have been found in hoards.

As a linked data project, PELLA connects to the relevant pages within the ANS's collection website, MANTIS (http://numismatics.org/search/), as well as Inventory of Greek Coin Hoards Online (http://coinhoards.org), and incorporates material from other public collections. The current version of PELLA provides links to examples of the coinage (in the name) of Alexander the Great and Philip III Arrhidaeus present in the ANS collection, the Münzkabinett of the State Museums of Berlin, and the British Museum totaling nearly 10,000 examples of individual coins. The current version of PELLA uses the numbering system and typology originally created and published by Martin Price in The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arhidaeus, London 1991, with the addition of modifications that greatly enhance the volume’s usefulness as an online resource.

PELLA is made possible by stable numismatic identifiers and linked open data methodologies established by the Nomisma.org project. Coin type data are made available with an Open Database License.

Dr. Peter van Alfen, Margaret Thompson Associate Curator of Greek Coins, commented on the announcement. "The Macedonian kings of the Argead dynasty struck arguably the most influential coinages of the ancient Greek world, so it’s appropriate that our first digital project in Greek numismatics focuses on their coinage. We also wanted to provide a specific platform for facilitating research on their coinages, particularly since the ANS holds one of the largest and most important collections of Argead coinage in the world. By being able to link to other important collections, the research potential is significantly enhanced. The ANS is committed to enhancing its online presence and digitizing its collection - PELLA is another example of our progress, and we are proud it well help educate those with general numismatic interest as well as academic researchers.”

Translation of Georg Möller's works on Hieratic hosted by the EEF.

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Translation of Georg Möller's works on Hieratic
Tom Stableford is in the process of translating from German the three (relevant) parts of Georg Möller’s Hieratische Paläographie into English and transcribing and transliterating all three volumes of his Hieratische Lesestücke für den akademischen Gebrauch. Below you may find the installments that have appeared thus far (2015).

English translation of: Georg Möller, Hieratische Paläographie. Die aegyptische Buchschrift in ihrer Entwicklung von der fünften Dynastie bis zur römischen Kaiserzeit. 3 Bände. Hinrichs, Leipzig 1909.

English translation of: Georg Möller, Hieratische Lesestücke für den akademischen Gebrauch. 3 Bände. Hinrichs, Leipzig 1910–1927


Of additional use (text in Dutch):F. Vervloesem, Index bij Möller, Hieratische Paläographie (2006) [PDF]



Page hosted by the Egyptologists' Electronic Forum

And see the digital facsimile of Möller's Hieratische Paläographie Online

HEIDELBERGER GESAMTVERZEICHNIS DER GRIECHISCHEN PAPYRUSURKUNDEN ÄGYPTENS

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HEIDELBERGER GESAMTVERZEICHNIS DER GRIECHISCHEN PAPYRUSURKUNDEN ÄGYPTENS
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Willkommen beim HGV! Neue Gäste mögen bitte die Einführung und die Hinweise (s. unten) lesen.
Sie haben die Möglichkeit der Direktsuche in den Datenbanken "Hauptregister" (aktueller Stand) und "Erwähnte Daten" (Stand: Februar 2013). Informationen zu einem bestimmten Text finden Sie auch über diesen Einstieg: Texte im HGV.
Hinweise zur Benutzung unserer Datenbanken, insbesondere Suchhilfen:
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Open Access Journal: IAOS Bulletin: International Association for Obsidian Studies

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IAOS Bulletin: International Association for Obsidian Studies
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The International Association for Obsidian Studies (IAOS) was formed in 1989 to provide a forum for obsidian researchers throughout the world. Major interest areas of the IAOS include obsidian hydration dating, obsidian characterization ("sourcing"), geoarchaeological obsidian studies, obsidian and lithic technology, and the prehistoric procurement and utilization of obsidian. In addition to disseminating information about advances in obsidian research to archaeologists and other interested parties, the IAOS was also established to:
  • Develop standards for analytical procedures to ensure interlaboratory comparability.
  • Develop standards for recording and reporting obsidian hydration and characterization results.
  • Provide technical support in the form of training and workshops for those wanting to develop expertise in the field.
  • Provide a central source of information about the analytical capabilities of various laboratories and institutions and about recent advances in obsidian studies.


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The CRANE Project: Computational Research on the Ancient Near East Project

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[First posted in AWOL 13 December 2013, updated 20 November 2015]

The CRANE Project: Computational Research on the Ancient Near East Project
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CRANE (Computational Research on the Ancient Near East) is an international and interdisciplinary research project that is changing our understanding of archaeology in the Near East.

Over 150 years of research – where humans developed agriculture,  interregional trade, the first sedentary communities, state-level societies and political networks – has resulted in a huge amount of complex and interrelated data ranging from settlement patterns to ceramics.

MEGA-Jordan: The National Heritage Documentation and Management System

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[First posted in AWOL 5 November 2015, updated 20 November 2015]

MEGA-Jordan:  The National Heritage Documentation and Management System
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A State-of-the-Art System for Jordan’s Archaeological Sites

MEGA-Jordan is a purpose-built geographic information system (GIS) to inventory and manage archaeology sites at a national level. It has been developed using state-of-the-art technology and requires no more than basic computer skills to enter site and site element boundaries and buffer zones; site details such as condition, threats, and other monitoring updates; and to print out detailed, up-to-date reports on Jordan’s vast number of archaeological sites. The system, in both Arabic and English, is web-based and will standardize and centralize data throughout the Kingdom.

Tutorials


Overview: System overview of the MEGA application

Tutorial 1: Basic Map Navigation

Tutorial 2: Layers and the Legend

Tutorial 3: Viewing and Printing Reports and Exporting Data

Tutorial 4: Add a New Site

Tutorial 5: Enter Site Attribute Information

Tutorial 6: Edit a Site

Tutorial 7: Add a New Site Element

Tutorial 8: Enter Site Element Attribute Information

Tutorial 9: Edit a Site Element

Tutorial 10: Add a Monitoring Event

Tutorial 11: Edit a Monitoring Event


Penn Museum Coloring Pages

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Penn Museum Coloring Pages

By: Lee Roueche
With the increasing popularity of adult coloring books, I thought it would be fun to create some original Penn Museum coloring pages with objects from our collection. Through the magic of Photoshop, I was able to turn high resolution images of objects and Mary Louise Baker watercolors into B&W outlines. The intricate designs and repeating patterns of these objects make them perfect candidates for this simple and mindful pastime. So if you are good at coloring within the lines or are looking to disconnect for awhile, try your hand at one of these coloring pages and share your work of art with us (@pennmuseum) on Instagram!

Floral Pattern Tile in the Islamic Near East Gallery, Turkey.

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Museum Object Number: 29-93-45

Floral Pattern Glazed Tile in the Islamic Near East Gallery, Turkey

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Download the Coloring Page
I altered this page from the original tile mosaic.
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Museum Object Number: 29-93-46

Glazed Terra Cotta Wall Tile, 16th Century, Syria.

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Museum Object Number: NEP51

Mary Louise Baker painting of Turkish Glazed Terracotta Tiles. 1921 “Detail of Mosaic Fountain from a Cairo House”

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Museum Object Number: NEP35
Archive Image Number: 183131

Mary Louise Baker Water color on paper. 1921 “”Wall of panel of tiles. Cairo. 17th century”

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The Antiquities Coalition

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The Antiquities Coalition
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The Antiquities Coalition unites a diverse group of experts in the global fight against cultural racketeering: the illicit trade in antiquities by organized criminals and terrorist organizations.

The destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq and Syria by ISIS has shocked the world and demands a response. In this last year, we have lost entire chapters of our shared history, and some of the Cradle of Civilization’s most iconic masterpieces and sites, to plunder and iconoclasm. This wanton devastation threatens us all: at this moment, ISIS, the Al Nusrah Front, and Al Qaeda affiliates are arming their campaign of terror through a growing black market trade in so-called “blood antiquities.”
ISIS is not the only violent network to profit from this multi-billion dollar illegal industry. The looting and trafficking of antiquities is funding crime and conflict around the world. By purchasing an Egyptian papyrus, a Cambodian statue, or a Mayan vase on Madison Avenue, collectors may be putting money into the pockets of mafia syndicates, armed insurgents, and drug cartels.
This pillage for profit is erasing our past and jeopardizing our future.

The Classics and Archaeology Virtual Museum, University of Melbourne

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The Classics and Archaeology Virtual Museum, University of Melbourne
The Classics and Archaeology Virtual Museum documents the Classics and Archaeology Collection of the University of Melbourne, which is located at the Ian Potter Musuem of Art. The Virtual Museum is a collaborative project of the Centre for Classics & Archaeology, the Ian Potter Museum of Art and ArtsIT.

New Exhibition - Mummymania
Ian Potter Museum of Art, 29 Septmber 2015 to 17 April 2015
Mummymania focuses on the figure of the Egyptian mummy and its role within the themes of life, death, resurrection and immortality. Ranging from the mummy’s original role in ancient Egyptian funerary practices to its importance in early scientific investigations into ancient disease and medicine, and its popular reception as a malevolent Hollywood monster-figure, the exhibition looks at the changing perception of the mummy over time.

Mummymania includes a small number of mummified objects that reveal the mummification process in ancient Egypt and its relationship to Egyptian afterlife beliefs. The history of the exploration of Egypt by Europeans and the export of ancient Egyptian antiquities including mummies also features, including the public mummy-unrolling spectacles that were popular in the nineteenth century. The pivotal use of mummies in medicine, and the scientific analysis of tissue including the use of CAT scanning in order to understand ancient disease, is an important aspect of the legacy that is not widely known. This lesser-known history is explored alongside the mummy’s well-known role as a Hollywood horror film star.
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