Recently added articles from Near Eastern Archaeology:
"Welcome, Sir, to Cyprus": The Local Reaction to American Archaeological Research
Mar 01, 2008; ... The activities of many foreign diplomats, including Luigi Palma di Cesnola and his brother Major Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, the consul and vice-consul respectively of the United States in the years between 1865 and 1879 predated the introduction of scientific research on Cyprus. Their ...
From the Guest Editors
Mar 01, 2008; ... The island of Cyprus, to put it simply, is an alluring place. From its mythological origins associated with the birth of Aphrodite, to the first Neolithic colonizers and through centuries of foreign visitors and settlers, the island has attracted many a traveler to its shores. For scholars ...
This issue is dedicated to the memory of Danielle A. Parks
Mar 01, 2008; ... Danielle A. Parks was the only daughter of Linda and Michael Parks. Her father's position as foreign correspondent for The Los Angeies Times resulted in a globe-hopping childhood. A bachelors in Classics from Brown University led to a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri in 1999 followed by a ...
American Researchers and the Earliest Cypriots
Mar 01, 2008; ... Although they produced some of the most sophisticated cultures of the ancient world, until recently there was little evidence that most Mediterranean islands were occupied prior to the Neolithic, and the traditional paradigm held that permanent residents did not arrive until late in that period ....
What's in a Name? CAARI at Thirty
Mar 01, 2008; ... The name of the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) reflects its role throughout its thirty-year history. The location of CAARI in Cyprus is a major asset, reflecting the island's historic role as a bridge between East and West. American financial support, both government ...