Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World is a research facility at New York University with collections covering ancient cultures from Greece to China. It features extensive libraries, exhibition spaces, and study areas dedicated to examining these historical societies.

The Leon Levy Foundation established this institute in 2006 as part of New York University to advance research on ancient civilizations. It was a response to growing academic interest in how ancient cultures networked and exchanged knowledge.

The institute explores connections between ancient societies and shares findings through exhibitions and lectures open to the public. Visitors can see how different civilizations interacted and influenced one another.

The institute is located in Manhattan and welcomes academic researchers and those interested in ancient cultures. Its library holds approximately 40,000 volumes and supports study through reading and work areas for in-depth research projects.

The institute operates the Ancient World Digital Library, making rare manuscripts and documents about ancient civilizations available online. This allows people worldwide to explore primary sources from different cultures from home.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 2006

Operator: The Leon Levy Foundation

Part of: New York University

Address: 15 East 84th Street, New York NY 10028

Phone: +2129927800

Website: http://isaw.nyu.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.77990,-73.96030

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48