ACOR Jordan

A reminder to join us online (only) on 29 March 2026 (6 PM Amman/11 AM EDT) for a lecture by Dr. Hanna Erftenbeck: "Investigating Early Bronze Age Urbanism at Tall al-Handaquq South." Details: acorjordan.org/events/

ACOR Newsletter 37.3 (covering July–December 2026) is now available! publications.acorjordan.org/newsletter/

On 29 March 2026 (6 PM Amman/11 AM EDT), join us online (only) for a lecture by Dr. Hanna Erftenbeck: "Investigating Early Bronze Age Urbanism at Tall al-Handaquq South." Details: acorjordan.org/events/

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we wish everyone a happy Washington’s Birthday!

LECTURE in person & online, 6 pm Amman/10 am EST February 22: Prof. Khaled Al-Bashaireh: “Highlighting the Byzantine Umm el-Jimal’s Chronology Using the Radiocarbon Dating Technique.” See: acorjordan.org/news-and-event…

ACOR IS OFFERING 2 COURSES in spring/summer 2026: Introduction to Classical Period Ceramics of Southern Jordan and Northern Saudi Arabia (Introductory, Advanced). APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2026. Details: acorjordan.org/ceramics-field…

Join us on January 12 (in person or remotely) for “Amman’s Modern/Adaptive Reuse and Intervention within Historic Settings as Earned Privilege,” a lecture by award-winning architect Prof. Dr. Rami Daher. Details at: #12Jan2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">acorjordan.org/events/#12Jan2…

We were honored to have Director General Anas Haj Zeidan of the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) of the Syrian Arab Republic, as the speaker for the first Prof. Thomas W. Davis Lecture. Video in Arabic: youtube.com/watch?v=TJmjhV…

Yesterday, we hosted this inspiring lecture, “Alois Musil’s Explorations of Southern Jordan in 1896-1902” by Dr. Robert Schick. If you missed it, do not worry! You can still watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/RfpU32AwHzg. Thanks to all who joined us!

Join us 6 May 2025 for a lecture by Dr. Robert Schick: “Alois Musil’s Explorations of Southern Jordan in 1896–1902.” Attend in person or online via YouTube livestream or via Zoom, 6 pm Amman/11 am EDT: us02web.zoom.us/j/84656482394?…

Reminder: Join us for an inspiring lecture on April 8, “The Nabataeans’ Innovative Techniques: Water System, Pottery, and Quarries,” by Dr. Yazan Safwan Al-Tell of the University of Jordan. Attend in person or online! acorjordan.org/events/

ACOR Newsletter 36.2 is now available. Read about: work in cooperation with Jordan’s Department of Antiquities & Ifpo at the Aqaba Church, Bayt Ras theater, & Karak towers; the Cybersecurity Youth Academy in Jordan; new fellows & publications; plus more! publications.acorjordan.org/newsletter/

During Eid al-Fitr Holiday, our library will be closed from March 30 to April 5, 2025. We will resume our normal hours starting April 5, 2025.

Join us for an inspiring lecture, at 6:00 p.m. Amman time/11:00 a.m. EDT on April 8: “The Nabataeans’ Innovative Techniques: Water System, Pottery, and Quarries,” by Dr. Yazan Safwan Al-Tell of the University of Jordan. Attend in person or online! #Apr8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">acorjordan.org/events/#Apr8

During the month of #Ramadan, we have adjusted the library working hours: Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed on Fridays and Saturdays Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Ramadan!

Yesterday, we hosted an insightful lecture on Umm al-Jimal, Jordan's seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site! If you missed it, do not worry! You can still watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/fqsaLOlWy3k Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Join us tomorrow, February 25, 2025, for an insightful lecture on Umm al-Jimal, Jordan’s seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated in July 2024. For more details about the lecture and speaker, visit: facebook.com/share/14q9Qhc9…

Stay connected for more opportunities and updates!

The committee is now reviewing applications, and applicants will be informed of the results in April. Stay tuned for updates—we wish you the best of luck! If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out to us at fellowships@acorjordan.org.

A huge thank you to everyone who applied for our 2025–2026 fellowship cycle! We appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm for advancing research and scholarship.