A study of DNA taken from 90 mummies reveals the genetic makeup of ancient Egyptians.
Egypt has announced what antiquities it is sending to Expo Dubai 2020 (to run from this month until March 2022).
Turkish Archaeological News has a day-by-day recounting of events of archaeological significance in September.
This week’s article in ANE Today looks at the development of canals in ancient Assyria. As is always the case with ANE Today, the story is well-illustrated with maps, photos, and videos.
New from SBL Press (at Brill pricing): Edom at the Edge of Empire: A Social and Political History, by Bradley L. Crowell
Positively reviewed: An Educator’s Handbook for Teaching about the Ancient World, edited by Pinar Durgun. The ebook is available for free.
ACOR has announced fellowships, scholarships, and award opportunities for the coming year.
1st Congress of Ancient Near East Landscape Archaeology and Historical Geography will be held on October 5-8. Access will be available by Zoom at this link.
The Infusion Bible Conference on Paul and His Roman World begins in four weeks, and virtual registration is an option, either for an individual or a group.
Just released: “Trial & Triumph: Revelation’s Churches takes viewers to modern-day Turkey to explore seven unique cities and examine the letters that were written to the Christians who lived there. The documentary, produced by Appian Media, is a two-hour journey through the land featuring interviews with Dr. Mark Wilson, a leading researcher on ancient Biblical Turkey, and other archaeologists and historians.” Available to watch online for free.
HT: Agade, Joseph Lauer, Arne Halbakken, Explorator
