Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa, Archaeological museum at University of Chicago, USA.
The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures houses over 350,000 artifacts from West Asia and North Africa in a dedicated research facility.
Founded in 1919 by professor James Henry Breasted with Rockefeller funds, the institute established its presence in archaeological research and ancient Near Eastern studies.
The institute maintains the Chicago House in Luxor, Egypt, where researchers document and preserve historical sites through the Epigraphic Survey program.
Visitors can join free Discovery Tours every Saturday at 1:30 PM, meeting in the lobby to explore the extensive collection of ancient artifacts.
The museum collection includes treasures from Persepolis and the Megiddo Ivories, representing archaeological findings from Egypt, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran.
Location: Chicago
Operator: The University of Chicago
Phone: +1773.702.9514
Email: oi-museum@uchicago.edu
Website: https://isac.uchicago.edu
GPS coordinates: 41.78925,-87.59772
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:46
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