Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)

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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

Apr 4, 2023

This jar contains an agreement written between a gardener and a woman who owned a garden in ancient Egypt. Dating from the Roman Period, it provides details of her expectations about how he was to care for it.

Demotic Dictionary unveils culture of ancient Egypt

Four-decade project deepens knowledge of ancient life and links to modern languages

Jan 28, 2013

Chicago high school students find new 'classroom' at O.I. dig in Israel

Jan 15, 2013

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Indiana Jones materials to appear on display at Oriental Institute Museum

Dec 19, 2012

Between Heaven and Earth: Birds in Ancient Egypt

Curator Jack Green says Oriental Institute exhibition shows how birds embodied the life cycle of rebirth and death

Nov 12, 2012

Language offers rare insight into ancient Egyptians

Prof. Janet Johnson says Demotic Dictionary reveals 'personal side of Egyptians'

Oct 22, 2012

Oriental Institute Museum showcases ancient Egyptians’ veneration of birds

Oct 9, 2012

October lecture series to review connections between medicine and magic in ancient communities

Sep 25, 2012

Chicago Demotic Dictionary refines knowledge of influential language

Sep 17, 2012

Dictionary translates ancient Egypt life

Oriental Institute completes 37-year effort to create major research source on Demotic language

Sep 17, 2012

Gil Stein appointed to third term as Oriental Institute director

Jun 18, 2012