Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Field Work Opportunities in Jordan
American Center for Oriental Research
(ACOR;
www.bu.edu/acor
)
Prepares an extens-
ive annual listing of field-work opportunities in Jordan and the Middle East.
American Schools of Oriental Research
(
www.asor.org
)
This organisation supports the
study of the culture and history of the Near East.
Archaeological Institute of America
(AIA;
www.archaeological.org
)
The largest and
oldest archaeology organisation in the USA is a valuable resource for information.
Biblical Archaeological Society
(
www.bib-arch.org
)
Produces the magazine
Biblical Ar-
chaeological Review,
runs archaeological tours and lists volunteer openings.
Council for British Research in the Levant
(CBRL;
www.cbrl.org.uk
)
British
Academy-sponsored institute with research centres in Amman and Jerusalem.
University of Jordan
( 06-5355000;
www.ju.edu.jo
)
The archaeology department at
this Amman-based university is a good contact point.
University of Sydney
(
www.sydney.edu.au/arts/archaeology
)
This prestigious Australian
university runs a highly reputable field project at Pella.
