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Ancient Text is a Watershed Discovery for PaleolinguistsMacedonian archaeologists have discovered one of the oldest known examples of the Macedonian language. The 4,000-year-old characters written on the lid of a clay artifact are considered a monumental discovery by paleolinguists.
Uncertain Future for Ancient TombsThe fate of ancient tombs discovered during construction for a new hospital in Zejtun on the island Malta remains uncertain. The eight tombs, which were found earlier this month, are thought to date somewhere between 600 B.C. and 1000 A.D.—exact dating is difficult because the tombs were in a damaged condition, and archaeological investigation is still in the early stages.
 Exhibition Watch
Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of NaplesThe National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. is presenting their latest exhibit from the ancient world: Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples. The exhibition addresses the influence of classical Greece on the rich artistic and cultural life in these cities, as well as the influence that their 18th-century rediscovery had on the art and culture of the modern world. Approximately 150 extraordinary artifacts that comprise the exhibit represent the skill of the ancient craftsman and the sophisticated taste of the first century elite in the Roman world. Among the objects on display will be priceless works of sculpture, paintings, mosaics and luxury items—some of which have never before been seen in the U.S.
Milestones
ObituariesThe Remarkable Avraham Biran (1909–2008)
Grants and EndowmentsArchaeology department co-founder named to newly endowed professorship
AwardsHarvard Graduate Student Wins Dever Prize
AnnouncementsCall for ASOR Papers: $10,000 Prizes Offered
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