Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ are people who are interested in archaeological and historical research in the eastern Mediterranean. Founded in 1900, ÂÌñÒùÆÞ supports and encourages the study of the cultures and history of the Near East, from the earliest times to the present. We invite you to register today so that you can join our team and receive exclusive benefits ( and the Resource Page).
This weekly e-magazine disseminates ideas, insights and discoveries to Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ. You can become a Friend for FREE, you only need to register. Appearing every Thursday, ANE Today features contributions from both emerging and established academics from around the world together with a round-up of links to news and resources. The covers the entire Near East, and each issue presents discussions ranging from the state of biblical archaeology to archaeology after the Arab Spring. Sign up today for free, and be a part of this community of discovery!
Click here for more information on the FOA Webinar Series
Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ present the next webinar in the 2024-2025 season on April 2nd, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET, presented by Dr. Brien Garnand. Registration is free and open to the public thanks to our generous sponsors.
The Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ Resource Page is an online resource for all things ancient Near Eastern. The FOA Resource Page brings together far-flung links to libraries, publications, museums, exhibitions, projects, and much more. This page will be a prime destination for scholars, students, and lay people who want a master portal into the world of the ancient Near East. The page is still under development, so take the opportunity to tell us what kind of online resources would be useful to you. In the meanwhile, please explore the videos compiled on the Multimedia Resources.
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Teachers! Professors! Are your students Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ? It’s FREE.
Print our Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ Sign-Up Sheet to circulate to your classes. Post or email the e-registration link for your students- Friends of ÂÌñÒùÆÞ Registration. To return the completed sign-up sheets, you can either scan or photograph the sheets using your phone and email them to membership@asor.org. You can also mail the hard copies to: ÂÌñÒùÆÞ, 209 Commerce Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (pre-addressed and stamped envelopes available upon request).