2,253 search results for “archaeology of the near east” in the Staff website
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Archaeology brings 3D scanning into the classroom
In the course 'From Ceramics to Plastics: The Mediterranean in 12 objects' students were taught to work with 3D scanning technologies. One of the underlying reasons to introduce students to this technology was to teach them to reproduce objects. ‘More and more archaeological information is stored in…
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Change of tasks management assistants Archaeology
Facility, Organisation
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Maikel KuijpersFaculty of Archaeology
m.h.g.kuijpers@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2386
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Patrick DegryseFaculty of Archaeology
p.a.i.h.degryse@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Annemieke VerbaasFaculty of Archaeology
a.verbaas@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6003
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for science communication: ‘We want to change the public image of archaeology’
A diverse team of Leiden archaeologists applied for, and was awarded, the KNAW ‘Appreciated!’ grant, meant to further their science communication endeavours. We speak with Dr Maikel Kuijpers, who is the main contact person of the application.
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Saxion students visit the Faculty of Archaeology
The end of January arrived together with welcome guests from Saxion University of Applied Sciences. As a part of their two-day-long visit to South Holland, almost 100 Saxion archaeology students visited our Faculty.
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Decentring the Archaeology of West Asia – Reconsidering Early Trade Networks and Social Complexities
Inaugural lecture
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Tullio AbruzzeseFaculty of Archaeology
t.abruzzese@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Hoe ontstonden handelsnetwerken in het derde millennium voor Christus?
Grondstoffen werden vroeger over duizenden kilometers afstand vervoerd. Waarvoor werden ze geruild en waarom sloten mensen in West-Azië zich aan bij deze handelsnetwerken?
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New course evaluation system for Archaeology
Education
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Vincent Wolters interim HR adviser at Archaeology
Human resources
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Colonial Bureaucrats, the Metropole and the making of the 1875 East Indies’ Land Alienation Prohibition
On Thursday 9 December, Dr Upik Djalins presented an online lecture, entitled 'The Colonial Bureaucratic Network versus the Metropole: The Origin Story of Land Alienation Prohibition in the 1870s East Indies'.
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Casper van DijkFaculty of Humanities
c.j.van.dijk@hum.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271646
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Jeroen de Brie reinforces Education Administration Archaeology
Organisation
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Faculty Strategic Plan Archaeology: May update
Organisation
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Jorre TheFaculty of Science
j.c.the@math.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Throwback to the Archaeological Field School of 2022: ‘Excavating is very rewarding’
Back in June, the annual Leiden Archaeology Field School took place in Oss. For a month, every week, a group of 25 first year students gets to learn the ins and outs of a professional excavation. This is what they have been prepared for in the past year. ‘It is very exciting to put all the theory into…
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Alcohol and substance policy Faculty of Archaeology
Human resources
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Vincent ChangFaculty of Humanities
v.k.chang@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2151
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PhD candidate Marie Kolbenstetter helps repatriate Honduran heritage
In a significant step toward restoring cultural heritage, PhD candidate Marie Kolbenstetter has played a pivotal role in repatriating a collection of 133 archaeological artefacts from the prestigious Musée du quai Branly in Paris back to their place of origin in southern Honduras. Her efforts underscore…
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Leiden archaeologists play a role in repatriating Central and South American heritage
On 3 September 2025, more than 30 archaeological objects were returned to Peru, Panama and Costa Rica. The objects come from a private collection belonging to the descendants of physician and amateur archaeologist Dr Hans Feriz. In her will, his daughter stipulated that the objects collected by her…
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Alp YenenFaculty of Humanities
a.a.yenen@hum.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2943
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Purple Friday at the Faculty of Archaeology
Organisation, Social
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Utagawa Hiroshige: The Landscape Artist as Pathfinder
Lecture
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Modern Literature from the Middle East - The Reading List
The Middle East has a rich literary tradition, which is steadily gaining a foothold in the West. Modern literary works deal with contemporary issues, such as the legacy of colonialism, the struggles between traditionalism and modernity, the place of women in society and the war in Israel/Palestine.
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Luc AmkreutzFaculty of Archaeology
l.w.s.w.amkreutz@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Patrick GouwLeiden University Library
p.gouw@library.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7749
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Nicky SchreuderFaculty of Archaeology
n.a.l.schreuder@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Wouter Verschoof-van der VaartFaculty of Archaeology
w.b.verschoof@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 NVT
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Valentina Azzarà features in National Geographic documentary on Omani archaeology
Dr Valentina Azzarà, an honorary research fellow at the Faculty of Archaeology and an expert on prehistoric Oman, was recently invited to feature in a National Geographic documentary that aired last year. The opportunity came after a series of discussions and preparations that saw her engage with the…
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Archaeological Forum: Lieke Bes and Adam Benfer
Lecture
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Andrew SorensenFaculty of Archaeology
a.c.sorensen.2@umail.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 1681
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Life cycle of comets near other star resembles that of our solar system
The life cycle of comets near the star Beta Pictoris is similar to that of comets in our own solar system. This is the conclusion of a team of astronomers from the Netherlands, France and Brazil. It seems that, just like in our own solar system, there are fewer comets as the star gets older. The researchers,…
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Lasse van den DikkenbergFaculty of Archaeology
l.van.den.dikkenberg@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Exploring Jordan's archaeology from a bird's eye view
Sufyan Al Karaimeh, a guest researcher at the Faculty of Archaeology, is currently involved in the Aerial Archaeology in Jordan (AAJ) Project. Over the past 25 years, the individuals involved in this project have not only compiled an expansive collection of photographs but have also helped discover…
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New guidelines on Research Sabbatical at Archaeology
Organisation
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Wei ChuFaculty of Archaeology
w.chu@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Femke ReidsmaFaculty of Archaeology
f.h.reidsma@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Anastasia NikulinaFaculty of Archaeology
a.nikulina@arch.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Aitor Burguet-CocaFaculty of Archaeology
a.burguet-coca@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Lieke BesFaculty of Archaeology
l.m.c.bes@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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The Ethics Committee at Archaeology: ‘Think ahead before starting your research, that’s the point’
In the past decade many academic journals have started to require that researchers provide evidence of ethical review when submitting papers, for example when working with human participants or human remains.. In order to support researchers to ensure their projects are able to meet these expectations,…
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Nina JaspersFaculty of Archaeology
n.l.jaspers@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Florian HelmeckeFaculty of Archaeology
f.helmecke@arch.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727
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Throwback to the panel discussion about the future of archaeology
As part of the celebrations around the 25th birthday of the Faculty of Archaeology, a panel discussion on the future of archaeology was organised on December 13th. For this discussion an international panel of scholars was invited to give their perspective and enter into conversation with our Faculty…
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Mark WestmorelandSocial & Behavioural Sciences
m.r.westmoreland@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3773
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Paul KesslerFaculty of Science
p.j.a.kessler@hortus.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 5235
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Igor BoogSocial & Behavioural Sciences
i.boog@fsw.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 6606
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Mohamed MuseFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
m.a.muse@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | +31 70 800 9506