A new essay has appeared on our blog, Insights! Zain Fanik, who was with us as an intern in December 2024, writes about her experience with our map collection and the National Inventory Project: publications.acorjordan.org/2025/01/26/fan…

A big thank you to who attended our lecture, “The Iron Age Townscape of Busayra” by Dr. Benjamin W. Porter! It was a great discussion on past and recent research uncovering the history of Busayra. You can now watch the lecture on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/QpG69c55f_4

Join us on February 25, 2025 to explore Umm Al-Jimal, recognized as Jordan's seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2024. Attend in person or online. For more details about the lecture and speaker, visit: facebook.com/share/15cDJm5W…

Join us for “Remembering Khalil Gibran: An Unparalleled Guide for Our Times" with author Paul G. Chandler. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and a book-signing, and then by Iftar. For more details about the lecture and speaker, visit: (web.facebook.com/share/18c6wAjC…)

Happy Presidents’ Day from all of us at the American Center of Research!

Join us tomorrow, February 25, 2025, for an insightful lecture on Umm al-Jimal, Jordan’s seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site, designated in July 2024. For more details about the lecture and speaker, visit: facebook.com/share/14q9Qhc9…

Yesterday, we hosted an insightful lecture on Umm al-Jimal, Jordan's seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site! If you missed it, do not worry! You can still watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/fqsaLOlWy3k Thanks to everyone who joined us!

During the month of #Ramadan, we have adjusted the library working hours: Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Closed on Fridays and Saturdays Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Ramadan!

Join us for an inspiring lecture, at 6:00 p.m. Amman time/11:00 a.m. EDT on April 8: “The Nabataeans’ Innovative Techniques: Water System, Pottery, and Quarries,” by Dr. Yazan Safwan Al-Tell of the University of Jordan. Attend in person or online! acorjordan.org/events/#Apr8

During Eid al-Fitr Holiday, our library will be closed from March 30 to April 5, 2025. We will resume our normal hours starting April 5, 2025.

ACOR Newsletter 36.2 is now available. Read about: work in cooperation with Jordan’s Department of Antiquities & Ifpo at the Aqaba Church, Bayt Ras theater, & Karak towers; the Cybersecurity Youth Academy in Jordan; new fellows & publications; plus more! publications.acorjordan.org/newsletter/

Reminder: Join us for an inspiring lecture on April 8, “The Nabataeans’ Innovative Techniques: Water System, Pottery, and Quarries,” by Dr. Yazan Safwan Al-Tell of the University of Jordan. Attend in person or online! acorjordan.org/events/

Join us 6 May 2025 for a lecture by Dr. Robert Schick: “Alois Musil’s Explorations of Southern Jordan in 1896–1902.” Attend in person or online via YouTube livestream or via Zoom, 6 pm Amman/11 am EDT: us02web.zoom.us/j/84656482394?…

Yesterday, we hosted this inspiring lecture, “Alois Musil’s Explorations of Southern Jordan in 1896-1902” by Dr. Robert Schick. If you missed it, do not worry! You can still watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/RfpU32AwHzg. Thanks to all who joined us!