Christopher Woods

Norman Golb, renowned scholar of medieval Jewish history, 1928‒2020 Norman Golb sitting at his desk

Norman Golb, renowned scholar of medieval Jewish history, 1928‒2020

Artist reimagines ancient Middle Eastern artifact in vivid color Michael Rakowitz exhibit

Artist reimagines ancient Middle Eastern artifact in vivid color

Christopher Woods

The Politics of Archaeology In Iraq With Christopher Woods (Ep. 31)

The director of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago explains how archaeological investment becomes a form of diplomacy. 

Ancient Persian artifact nearly 2,500 years old returns to Oriental Institute Cleaning the Persepolis relief

Ancient Persian artifact nearly 2,500 years old returns to Oriental Institute

OI marks 100 years of discovery in ancient Middle East Tell Edfu

OI marks 100 years of discovery in ancient Middle East

Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships Thumbnail

Faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships

Christopher Woods appointed director of the Oriental Institute Christopher Woods posing in a suit

Christopher Woods appointed director of the Oriental Institute

Christopher Woods

Christopher Woods

Title: John A. Wilson Professor of Sumerology; Director, Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

Expertise: Sumerian language and writing, Early Mesopotamian religion, Cuneiform studies, Mathematics, Literature, Ancient Middle East

Departmental website: https://nelc.uchicago.edu/faculty/woods