Deep in the Jordanian desert lies an extraordinary ruin. It is a Roman fort that can stake a claim to being the best-preserved example anywhere in the former empire. But this relic of imperial... Show moreDeep in the Jordanian desert lies an extraordinary ruin. It is a Roman fort that can stake a claim to being the best-preserved example anywhere in the former empire. But this relic of imperial power is in urgent need of conservation work. David Breeze, Mark Driessen, and Fawzi Abudanah discuss why Qasr Bshir is special, and the challenges that lie ahead. Show less
‘Wij’ kamen ooit met donkere huid en blauwe ogen van Afrika naar het huidige Nederland. Helaas zwijgt de Canon van Nederland hierover, zoal over veel van de prehistorie, stellen archeologen Luc... Show more‘Wij’ kamen ooit met donkere huid en blauwe ogen van Afrika naar het huidige Nederland. Helaas zwijgt de Canon van Nederland hierover, zoal over veel van de prehistorie, stellen archeologen Luc Amkreutz en Gerrit Dusseldorp. Show less
Recent archaeological research at Palpa, in the northern Nasca region, has shed new light on the origin, development and meaning of the famed Nasca geoglyphs in the desert on the south coast of Peru.
An introductory paper on new research into cultural interactions between the ancient East and West as evident from the archaeology of the Gandhara region, with focus on Buddhist material culture... Show moreAn introductory paper on new research into cultural interactions between the ancient East and West as evident from the archaeology of the Gandhara region, with focus on Buddhist material culture and its development and spread. Part of a (popular-academic) booklet published for Leiden University's "Dies Natalis" on aspects of globalisation, including (ancient) migrations, linguistic and ethnic diversity, the spread of faiths, and trade routes. With contributions by various Leiden-based academics on new research projects and results. Show less