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Interior of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum

Oriental Institute changes name to the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa

Exhibition shows how Christians, Muslims, Jews created vibrant society in medieval Cairo

Exhibition shows how Christians, Muslims, Jews created vibrant society in medieval Cairo

Did U Know: Lamassu

Did U Know: Lamassu


WCIU

6,200-year-old child skeleton yields flatworm parasite

6,200-year-old child skeleton yields flatworm parasite


Prehistoric schistosomiasis parasite found in the Middle East

Prehistoric schistosomiasis parasite found in the Middle East


The Lancet

Ancient parasite suggests human technology contributed to spread of diseases

Ancient parasite suggests human technology contributed to spread of diseases

Ancient parasite highlights humans' role in spread of disease

Ancient parasite highlights humans' role in spread of disease


For archaeologists, Middle East conflicts create ‘perfect sandstorm’ of challenges

For archaeologists, Middle East conflicts create ‘perfect sandstorm’ of challenges

New exhibit takes unique look at death, food and remembrance

New exhibit takes unique look at death, food and remembrance


World’s oldest weather report could revise Bronze Age chronology Pharoah Ahmose

World’s oldest weather report could revise Bronze Age chronology

Exhibit at Oriental Institute to show how ancient cultures commemorated the dead

Exhibit at Oriental Institute to show how ancient cultures commemorated the dead