Summer 2009 AIANews Volume 24, No. 2 Published by the Archaeological Institute of America with the generous assistance of the Kershaw Fund for the AIA Newsletter A Night to Remember Our first gala brings in $387,000 n April 28, more than 450 guests celebrated the 130th anniversary of the Archaeological Institute of America Oand the 60th Anniversary of Archaeology magazine at our first—but definitely not last—gala. Renowned underwater archaeologist and author James Delgado was the Master of Ceremonies at the event, which was held at Capitale on New York City’s Lower East Side. The evening also honored the Samu- el H. Kress Foundation for its support of Institute initiatives, including Archaeology magazine and the AIA National Lecture Program, as well as providing funds for scholars to attend the AIA Annual Meeting. In addition, the AIA presented its inaugural Bandelier Award to Harrison Ford for raising public awareness of archaeology through his portrayal of Indiana Jones in the iconic film series. Throughout the evening, the décor and food gave guests a glimpse of several ancient cultures. A pre-dinner cocktail reception was held in an impressive hall lined with blowups of Archaeology magazine covers. Guests were surrounded by Corinthian columns and white flowers, similar to those depicted in Greek art. Next came a sumptuous Maya feast—several renowned chefs had been challenged to create a meal Left: Celebrity guests—including Radhika Desai from Bravo’s Top Chef, Josh Bernstein from the History Channel’s Digging for the Truth, and the using ingredients available Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown, celebrated with us. Above and below: to the ancient Maya. The Kress Foundation President Max Marmor, AIA President C. Brian Rose, dining room’s impressive and more than 450 guests at the AIA’s first gala in New York City. columns, walls, and ceiling were lighted a deep red—a color the Maya used to paint their temples and even their bodies. At the end of the meal, archaeologist and Maya scholar Patricio Balona captivated the crowd with a farewell address in the ancient Mayan language. The Gala after-party included tasty treats inspired by the ancient world and by exotic archaeological destinations. While enjoying the music of Arturo O’Farrill and the Grammy-winning Chico Afro- Latin Jazz Orchestra, guests were invited to sample Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s “Ancient Ales”—including a traditional Maya beer derived from cacao. Israeli wines, Zacapa rum from Guatemala, and a delicious array of chocolates provided by Godiva were also served. It was an extraordinary evening, and we look forward to seeing you at many such special events in the years to come. Expressing his thanks to everyone who attended, AIA President C. Brian Rose remarked “I cannot remember when I last felt such an overwhelming public embrace of archaeology and the AIA, and I am enormously grateful to everyone for their generous support.” From the Executive Director People Who Made It Happen Dear AIA Members and Supporters, archaeology fairs, school activities, Many thanks for the tireless efforts the Lecture Program, Archaeology of the 2009 Gala Committee Many of you are about to head off for magazine, and the American Journal a season of fieldwork, and I’m sure you’re of Archaeology. We will also be Honorary Chairs excited about the challenges ahead. Those hosting professional conferences that Nina Joukowsky Köprülü of us who can’t participate will allow experts to discuss Ambassador Loucas Tsilas in excavations this summer preservation issues and Malcolm H. Wiener anxiously await the next AIA develop publications for lecture season, when we can archaeologists struggling to Chairs learn of your adventures and preserve their sites. Elizabeth Bartman share the sense of discovery And with your help we’ll Brian Heidtke that archaeology brings. work to influence legislation Here at AIA headquar- and international agreements Committee ters, there is also a buzz of that protect cultural heritage. Cathleen A. Asch excitement. The AIA Board We will also continue Cynthia Meera Frederick recently approved a new mis- to directly support site Bernard Frischer sion statement and strategy preservation work. You can Norma Kershaw for the Site Preservation Program, which read about our latest grant on page 5 of Charles La Follette I would like to share with you: this newsletter. George Lewis By using the many tools we have to Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis The mission of the Site Preservation communicate with both the public and Ili Nagy Program is to utilize the AIA’s core the archaeological community, the AIA Lynn Quigley competencies to save and preserve the is uniquely positioned to encourage Paul Rissman world’s archaeological heritage by raising successful preservation efforts throughout Mat Saunders public awareness of the significance of the world. Ava Seave archaeological sites and the threats they face, Thanks to all of you who have David Seigle spreading best practices, and encouraging supported and continue to support this Michael Thomas increased preservation support and efforts. important program! Elisabeth Wingate The AIA’s goal is to maximize world- wide preservation and as such, it strives to create partnerships with other organizations and to complement, rather than duplicate, their efforts.
To this end, we are integrating site preservation information into all of Teresa M. Keller our initiatives, including hands-on Executive Director Come to Florida I am Grateful to be Nominated with the AIA he trustees invite you to join he deadline to receive AIA member who has demonstrated them October 1–4, 2009, to nominations for the Martha excellence in teaching archaeology, explore and Artemis Joukowsky who has developed innovative teaching T T the archaeologi- Distinguished Service Award and the methods or interdisciplinary curricula, cal sites of Palm Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching has a minimum of five years of teaching Coast and St. Award is September 3, 2009. The experience prior to being nominated, and Augustine—the Joukowsky Award is given to AIA is currently engaged in teaching. oldest continu- members who, through their sustained A full description of each award and ously inhabited and exceptional volunteer efforts, have a list of past recipients can be found at city in the United furthered the work of the Institute and www.archaeological.org/awards. For States. Contact increased public awareness regarding more information or to send in your Events at acau- its mission. Societies are encouraged to nominations, please contact Deanna [email protected] or 617-353-8704 nominate candidates. Baker at [email protected] or for more information. The second award honors an 617-353-8705.
2 Archaeological Institute of America Going Once, Going Twice, Sold! ighlights of the Gala included Alexandria, courtesy of the Egyptian ship fund. Thanks to this outstanding live and silent auctions that Ministry of Tourism and EgyptAir support, seventy students will now have Hraised nearly $170,000. Thanks n Croatia, including private tours of the the opportunity to experience an excava- to everyone who bid and to all our sites and museums in Zagreb, Krapina, tion first hand. sponsors. Sisak, and Istria, courtesy of the Croa- A variety of exclusive travel programs, The live auction, conducted by Sandhya tia National Tourist Office archaeologically-inspired artwork, tasty Jain Patel, included spectacular trips to: Guests also had the chance to support gifts for the gourmet, and even the op- n Greece and Turkey by land and sea one of our most important initiatives, the portunity to name a character in a future with AIA President C. Brian Rose, Jane C. Waldbaum Fieldschool Scholar- novel by Raymond Khoury, inspired courtesy of AIA Tours ship Fund. This program gives deserving bidding in the silent auction. Many of the n Peru, including behind-the-scenes college students the chance to go into the items represented generous donations visits to the sites of Tucume, El Brujo, field, which is often the catalyst for a ca- from members of the consular corps, and Machu Picchu, courtesy of PromPeru reer in archaeology. Bidders were asked to tourism boards, and trade offices of the n Ethiopia and Tanzania, with visits to make pledges in $500 increments, which following countries: Chile, Croatia, Egypt, Addis Ababa, Axum, the Serengeti were then matched thanks to the enor- Ethiopia, Greece, Guatemala, India, Israel, Plain, and Olduvai Gorge, courtesy mous generosity of former trustee Paul Mexico, Peru, Tanzania, and Turkey of Ethiopia Airlines Journeys and the Rissman, and an anonymous donor. We These countries have a rich archaeolog- Tanzania Tourist Board are especially pleased, particularly in these ical heritage, and we hope your upcoming n Egypt, with expert-led tours of the difficult economic times, that $70,000 of travel plans include one or more of these treasures of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the money raised will support the scholar- intriguing destinations.
Letter from Baghdad Diane C. Siebrandt, Cultural Heritage Liaison Officer and Programs Manager for the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, shares the story of how thousands of issues of ArchAeology magazine and the AJA found a new home
oth the Iraq National gy and several hundred of the AJA Museum in Baghdad reached the Iraq National Museum. Band the Mosul Cultural The staff was elated with the dona- Museum have collections of tion, which will be used by museum books, periodicals, and journals. curators, students, visiting scholars, Some of the oldest material dates and the public for research and back to the late 19th century, general reference. Students visit the including the National Museum’s library daily, so the AIA’s contribu- worn 1890 series of bound issues tion will go far toward informing of the American Journal of a budding Iraqi community of Archaeology. Both collections future archaeology and museum of journals are an excellent source professionals. Part of the collection for scholars— but the most recent will also be shipped to the Mosul Employees of the National Museum in Baghdad unload archaeology and preservation copies of ArchAeology magazine and the AJA. Cultural Museum library. publications date to the late 1980s On behalf of the Embassy, the and early 1990s, leaving a knowledge gap As luck would have it, they were in the National Museum staff, and indeed the of close to 20 years. process of discarding ten years worth entire Iraqi archaeological community, With very limited access to the inter- of back issues and were eager to donate please accept my heartfelt appreciation net, and living under a strict dictatorship them. We also worked with the AJA and thanks. Nothing is easy here, and or- for thirty years, the museum and archaeo- and found that several hundred copies ganizing the delivery took the efforts and logical community in Iraq lack up-to-date were available as part of its back issue coordination of many dedicated individu- information about conferences, research, project. I have since been told that this als in the United States and in Iraq. We at and new methodologies. I work with these program began in 2006 and has so far the Embassy remain dedicated to sup- communities daily, and am often asked resulted in almost 15,000 fascicles of the porting cultural heritage efforts. With the how we can help fill this void. Journal being sent to approximately 130 generous support of people like you and Recently I contacted the editors at underfunded libraries and institutions your staff, along with the international Archaeology magazine and inquired around the globe. archaeological community, we are mak- about the possibility of a magazine I am pleased to report that on May 21, ing a difference that will help the Iraqis donation to the museum libraries in Iraq. 2009, over 1,000 copies of Archaeolo- preserve their cultural heritage.
AIA News n Summer 2009 3 SOCIETY PAGE Across North America, our societies are promoting archaeology. Here are some of their most recent successes.
he Toronto Society celebrated its Tcentennial with a variety of exciting events, including a public lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum by AIA Presi- dent C. Brian Rose where he shared news of his excavations at Troy. Dr. Rose also conducted a student workshop on his efforts to educate the American military Clockwise from left: Organizers of the about the value of heritage. This course Vancouver Society’s workshop “Touching the is now also being offered to the Canadian Past,” a student at Ceren, El Salvador—one military. A graduate student workshop of the sites presented at the Boulder and Denver Societies’ “Archaeology Day”—and titled “Confronting the Supernatural: members of the Toronto Society celebrating its Magic, Myth, and Ritual” was so success- centennial with AIA President C. Brian Rose. ful that the society plans to repeat the event. In memory of past President Mac he Boulder and Denver Wallace, the society also implemented TSocieties joined grants for student travel to excavations. forces in April to host an And it has begun an archival project that “Archaeology Day” on the provides monthly profiles of past and CU-Boulder campus, filled present officers who have made significant with lectures, lab tours, contributions to the AIA and archaeology. posters, presentations, and family events. Over 250 he Toledo Society was one of eight people braved the April Tlocal groups from Ohio and Michi- morning snow to learn gan to co-sponsor a one-day “Archaeology about current archaeological of Prehistoric Native Americans in the research along Colorado’s Western Lake Erie Region Conference” at Front Range. Topics the University of Toledo. The conference included Paleoindians brought together professionals, amateurs, students how to set up and conduct a in Boulder, Roman coins, and ancient and the public to exchange ideas about conference. In addition to the formal pa- Near Eastern archives. There were also the archaeology of Native peoples in the pers and discussions, ten groups provided lab tours, posters, flint-knapping and region. It also served as a venue to train tables of artifacts for display. spinning demonstrations, and exhibits WEB WATCH on archaeological work and study opportunities. Displays hosted by the mediums and charlatans. Venues? From Colorado State Archaeology Office Reality Check Atlantis and ancient tunnels through the and the Boulder Public Library were n 1925, explorer Percy Fawcett Andes, to Machu Picchu and Tiwanaku. another part of this exciting morning. trekked into the Brazilian jungle in There’s even a mysterious stone idol! Far In the afternoon, hundreds more people Isearch of a “lost city.” He was never from being a pioneering anthropologist, participated in hands-on learning seen again, and his disappearance has Fawcett was at the heart of a weird opportunities at the CU Museum of been the subject of several books, most mélange of the occult and archaeology Natural History. recently The Lost City of Z, now being that flourished in the first half of the 20th made into a Hollywood film starring century, and, as we discover, continues today. n early 2009 the Vancouver Society Brad Pitt. The book portrays Fawcett as n New on the AIA site, more lesson Ipresented “Touching the Past: A anticipating modern archaeologists’ plans developed by former Outreach Hands-on Archaeology Workshop” to understanding of the Amazon, but is and Education Vice President Shelby students, AIA members, and the general that really the case? On the Archaeol- Brown and her colleagues. public. Each attendee went to four one- ogy website, we’ll explore the bizarre n Look for our exclusive interview with hour workshops taught by University of world according to Fawcett. The cast Richard Leakey on the Archaeology British Columbia archaeologists. They includes Madame Blavatksy (founder of website. were shown a mystery artifact and asked Theosophy), Barry Fell (rogue Harvard n Be sure to visit all our sites! We’re to imagine how an archaeologist might professor known for books like Bronze on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, approach it. Artifacts analyzed included Age America), H. Rider Haggard (author with a LinkedIn page in development. Near Eastern potsherds, stone tools, and of King Solomon’s Mines), and assorted Wherever you are online, we’re there. oil lamps from Greece, Rome, and the Near East.
4 Archaeological Institute of America Into the Field Now in the American A upcoming season of discovery awaits these winners of the Journal of Archaeology Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Fieldschool Scholarship he April 2009 issue of the AJA Eric Mentges, a senior at Ohio State Margaret Stack, an Applied Anthropol- is now published and available University double majoring with honors ogy graduate student at USF Tampa, is Tat www.ajaonline.org. You can in Ancient History and Psychology, will attending the university’s Project Roatan also receive an electronic subscription be attending the university’s excavations at in Honduras. to the journal. Please see our website Isthmia, Greece. for details. Alexander Zarley, a junior at the Univer- Kaitlin Moleen, a senior at Rutgers where sity of Wisconsin, Madison, is studying Highlights of the upcoming July 2009 she studies Ancient Civilization and Art classics, classical humanities, and archae- issue include: History, will be working with The Gabii ology; he will be excavating at the pool Project east of Rome. and garden complex at Petra. n A full-color article by Bernice Jones (Ringling College of Art Max Price, an anthropology student at Be sure to read the fall newsletter, where and Design) who reconstructs the University of Chicago, will take part our winners will share their adventures. two Mycenaean frescoes using in the Misti Archaeological Project in To give to this important program, please experimental costume replications Peru. see www.archaeological.org/giving and digital imaging
n A discussion by Jorrit Kelder (Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research) who shows that Temple Guardians royal gift exchange between Mycenae Site Preservation Program awards grant to Heritage Watch and Egypt was highly organized, project at Koh Ker, Cambodia and that olives and olive oil were a crucial part of this Late Bronze Age he Site Preservation Program interaction has awarded a $10,000 grant Tto Heritage Watch—a not- n An examination by Brice Erickson for-profit organization dedicated to (University of California) of votives preserving Cambodia’s cultural legacy—in from a sanctuary site near Roussa support of the group’s work at the site of Ekklesia in east Crete that sheds Koh Ker in Cambodia. One of Southeast light on archaic, classical, and Asia’s largest temple complexes, Koh Ker Hellenistic cult practices is threatened by widespread looting, illegal logging, and an influx of unmonitored n A study by William Cavanagh tourism. In an effort to protect the site, (University of Nottingham), who Heritage Watch has developed a plan uses the Fractal Dimension to that combines site preservation with local investigate settlement structure in economic development. The plan for Koh rural Attica and Laconia at the end Ker exemplifies the AIA Site Preservation of the Archaic period Program’s goal of supporting projects that combine traditional preservation efforts n An exploration by Molly Swetnam- with innovative outreach, education, and Burland (The College of William economic development efforts. and Mary) of the Vatican Nile, Heritage Watch will undertake a monumental marble sculpture initiatives that: displayed in Rome n Provide residents with training in The AIA’s next site preservation grant will go to heritage protection and conservation save the threatened temple complex of Koh Ker n In a short Forum Note, Sebastian n Help organize and equip community in northern Cambodia. Heath and Glenn Schwartz patrols to protect the temples make the protection of Koh Ker a self- comment on legal threats to cultural n Train patrols in basic environmental sustaining project in the future. “I hope exchange of archaeological materials. management that this program will serve as an example And, as always, we’ll have numerous n Encourage local residents to establish to all Cambodians of how protecting book and museum reviews, some of businesses near the site heritage is more culturally and financially which are available for free download The income generated by villagers advantageous than destroying it,” says at www.ajaonline.org through the sale of crafts, ox-cart rides Director of Heritage Watch Dr. Dougald through the site, and refreshments will O’Reilly.
AIA News n Summer 2009 5 Transition and Growth A new Director of Programs will lead many of the AIA’s most important initiatives
fter eight years of outstanding Deanna’s previous experience with the organize educational programs, as well as service, Elizabeth Gilgan, the AIA—where she worked throughout her tools to share their experiences with each Aformer Lecture Coordinator and undergraduate years—will be invaluable other. The guide will debut by the end Director of Programs, has moved on to as we move forward with several new of this summer. We are also expanding other opportunities. One of Liz’s greatest initiatives. Many of you will get to know the Outreach and Education Grant achievements was to assist in the creation Deanna well in her new capacity as Program—previously known as the Local of our thriving Outreach and Education liaison between AIA headquarters and Society Incentive Grant—allowing us to Program. We will miss her energy, local societies. Laurel Sparks continues award over $25,000 to societies next year. enthusiasm, experience, and knowledge, to do stellar work as the Lectures and Applications will be accepted this fall, and and are grateful for her years of service. Fellowships Coordinator, and Samantha we will make our first grants by the end of Everyone at the AIA wishes her the very Stein, who begins her fourth year as 2009 to support programs scheduled to best in her future endeavors. Outreach and Education Assistant, will begin next spring. Guidelines for applying As Director of Programs, Ben help to run many of our programs. and application forms will be available by Thomas will now oversee society One of our main goals in the the end of the summer. outreach, lectures, fellowships, awards, upcoming year is to help site preservation, outreach, education, local societies increase and the annual meeting. Ben has a big their outreach efforts. challenge taking over for Liz, but he has To this end, we are the vision, talent, and experience to do creating The Society so. Working with Ben as Outreach and Resource Guide—an Education Coordinator is Deanna Baker, online handbook that who recently rejoined our staff after includes information graduating from the Boston University. for societies on how to Please Give Now The Annual Fund is the primary source of income for many of the Institute’s services and programs In the September/October issue of Archaeology or 130 years, the AIA has remained steadfast in its belief that much can be learned from archaeological discoveries. To this n Discover the ancient waterworks of a medieval Fend, we have worked to disseminate information about the past, Indian metropolis—and their lessons for us today believing that greater understanding of antiquity enhances our shared sense of humanity and enriches our existence. We know you will agree n Visit the Native American site of Cahokia and learn that it is imperative that the AIA continues to reach new audiences so how a simple game became a political tool, a reflec- that the world’s cultural heritage will be understood, appreciated, and tion of cosmological events, and an excuse to gamble preserved. Your contribution: n Learn how geneticists and archaeologists are n Supports the publication of the American Journal of unraveling the history of tuberculosis Archaeology and Archaeology magazine n Enhances the Lecture Program, which brings archaeologists to over n Join Executive Editor Jarrett A. Lobell at the 107 communities to share cutting-edge archaeological research and opening of the new Acropolis Museum in Athens the latest discoveries n Provides key funding for the troop lectures, which help prevent the And don’t miss the November/December destruction of archaeological sites in war-torn areas issue, featuring: n Funds fairs featuring hands-on activities that inspire the next generation to investigate archaeology and ancient cultures n The discovery of a Neo-Hittite temple atop the citadel at Aleppo, Syria Everyone has been adversely affected by the turbulence in the financial n What we learn from studying the material culture of markets. The AIA has much at stake right now, and with so many the homeless important projects in the works, your contributions are more vital than ever. We hope you will consider a gift to the Annual Fund to help us get n Why New Agers think the end of the Maya calendar through these difficult economic times. spells our doom in 2012 Please use the attached reply envelope to send your tax-deductible gift, and thank you for your generosity!
6 A Changing Field Albanian archaeologist and Kress lecturer Lorenc Bejko talks with Deanna Baker about his work and the future of archaeology in his native land
What first sparked your interest in field projects that illustrated the Once the excavations at Kamenica archaeology? impact of infrastructure development, began, how were you able to protect I was born in Berat, an Ottoman city in intensive agriculture, looting, and urban the site? south central Albania whose remarkable development on archaeological heritage We soon found out that the best and historic center is now a World Heritage and the future of the country. Over the the most effective way to combat looting Site. Growing up there, I developed last 10 years, ARAU has saved sites from was to inform the public about a site’s a sense of cultural heritage as part of looting and destruction, included rescue importance. Looters’ biggest ally is everyday life. Archaeology was special archaeology in research plans, and offered ignorance. But our efforts to increase to me as a child. It excited my interest training opportunities to students and public awareness destroyed their in the past and was well regarded by the young professionals. operations and kept them away. government because of its importance in defining Albanian cultural and In what ways did the local national identity. Archaeologists were community become involved with among the few people in Albania your project at Kamenica? in the 1980s who were allowed to Many people experienced with us communicate with the wider world. the joys and difficulties of exploring I think all these factors had an Kamenica. Others were proud to impact on my choice. Fortunately the see the site’s name in the national government commission that decided media and were impressed by the what kind of education I would have scientists’ interest in their culture. supported me. The establishment of a museum at the site, the construction of a You are one of the founders of the new road that brought jobs and Albanian Rescue Archaeology Unit income, and an increase in visitors (ARAU). How did you get involved to both the site and the village, with ARAU? made members of the community ARAU was set up in 1999 with think about future economic the generous support of David developments. And they now feel Packard and the Packard Humanities strongly that it is their site and Institute as part of the International their heritage! Center for Albanian Archaeology. Following my graduate studies at How do you feel about being Boston University’s Department of the Kress lecturer? How do you Archaeology and experience as a think the AIA can play a role in research assistant at the Institute of world archaeology? Archaeology in Tirana, I felt honored Being the Kress lecturer is not only to be asked to direct ARAU. I became a great honor, but also a chance to involved with this special initiative share information, concerns, and thanks to the encouragement and Archaeologist Lorenc Bejko working on a survey project in the new developments in Albanian support of the motivated and skilled Devoll Valley of southeastern Albania. archaeology and cultural heritage Albanian archaeological community. management. I think this is only One of the projects that ARAU worked one of the unique opportunities that What are some of the ways ARAU has on is the tumulus of Kamenica. Why the AIA offers. Professionals in and out been able to help preserve the cultural did you choose this site? of the United States consider the AIA heritage of Albania? The tumulus was heavily looted during and its publications important sources ARAU’s first objective has been the the period of social instability in of growth and information. It is the promotion of contemporary standards 1997, and many of the looted objects very nature and structure of American of archaeological fieldwork, especially were feeding the illegal trafficking of archaeology, I think, that is reflected of recording and documentation. We antiquities in Albania and neighboring in the philosophy of the AIA. From a have also invested much of our energies countries. We wanted to show that non-American perspective, I hope that joining the priorities of the archaeological we could face looting successfully the AIA’s place in world archaeology community and the protection of and demonstrate the importance of will grow stronger in the future. It is an archaeological heritage, economic preserving archaeological heritage in a irreplaceable organization that is central development, and social change. country that considers its future closely to examining today’s challenges and the At first we selected five important linked to its cultural identity. direction of the discipline in the future.
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