Archaeological Institute of America
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The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is a North America
n nonprofit organization
devoted to the promotion of public interest in archaeology
, and the preservation of archaeological sites. It has offices on the campus of Boston University
and in New York City
.
The institute was founded in 1879, with Charles Eliot Norton
as its first President until 1890. It was chartered in 1906 by the United States Congress
. The institute currently has over 200,000 members and more than 100 local societies.
The American Journal of Archaeology
, AJA, is the AIA's peer-reviewed academic journal that appears three time each year. The institute has also published the magazine Archaeology
since 1948.
Actor Harrison Ford
, who portrayed the fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones
in the titular series, has served as a General Trustee.
The current president is Dr. Elizabeth Bartman. Professor C. Brian Rose
of the University of Pennsylvania
is the immediate Past President. Peter Herdrich is Executive Director.
, directed by archaeologist Larry Coben. The Initiative focuses on preservation in Greece
, Mexico
, Turkey
, and non-OECD countries
. The institute utilizes new paradigms of preservation that incorporate local empowerment and sustainable economic development.
North America
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n nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization
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devoted to the promotion of public interest in archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
, and the preservation of archaeological sites. It has offices on the campus of Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
and in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
The institute was founded in 1879, with Charles Eliot Norton
Charles Eliot Norton
Charles Eliot Norton, was a leading American author, social critic, and professor of art. He was a militant idealist, a progressive social reformer, and a liberal activist whom many of his contemporaries considered the most cultivated man in the United States.-Biography:Norton was born at...
as its first President until 1890. It was chartered in 1906 by the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
. The institute currently has over 200,000 members and more than 100 local societies.
The American Journal of Archaeology
American Journal of Archaeology
The American Journal of Archaeology , the peer-reviewed journal of the Archaeological Institute of America, has been published since 1897...
, AJA, is the AIA's peer-reviewed academic journal that appears three time each year. The institute has also published the magazine Archaeology
Archaeology (magazine)
Archaeology is a bimonthly mainstream magazine about archaeology, published by the Archaeological Institute of America. Its focus is both for archaeologists and non-specialists alike. The magazine was launched in 1948, and is published six times a year....
since 1948.
Governance
The AIA is governed by a Council that meets once per year during the annual meeting. At other times the Governing Board acts on behalf of the Council, with an Executive Committee of the board further acting on the board's behalf between meetings. An Executive Director, who is also known as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is appointed by the board to run day-to-day operations.Actor Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford is an American film actor and producer. He is famous for his performances as Han Solo in the original Star Wars trilogy and as the title character of the Indiana Jones film series. Ford is also known for his roles as Rick Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness and Jack Ryan in...
, who portrayed the fictional archaeologist Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones
Colonel Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., Ph.D. is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Indiana Jones franchise. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg created the character in homage to the action heroes of 1930s film serials...
in the titular series, has served as a General Trustee.
The current president is Dr. Elizabeth Bartman. Professor C. Brian Rose
C. Brian Rose
Charles Brian Rose is an American academic archaeologist, classical scholar and author. He is the James B. Pritchard Professor of Archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania in the Classical Studies Department and the Graduate Group in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World...
of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
is the immediate Past President. Peter Herdrich is Executive Director.
Partnerships
The AIA, as part of its site preservation efforts, supports along with the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology the Sustainable Preservation InitiativeSustainable Preservation Initiative
The Sustainable Preservation Initiative is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the world's cultural heritage by providing transformative and sustainable economic opportunities to local communities...
, directed by archaeologist Larry Coben. The Initiative focuses on preservation in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, and non-OECD countries
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an international economic organisation of 34 countries founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade...
. The institute utilizes new paradigms of preservation that incorporate local empowerment and sustainable economic development.