TARII

The Academic Research Institute in Iraq has been established to promote scholarly research on and in Iraq and ancient Mesopotamia.

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The next Modern Iraq Convening, a virtual workshop for junior scholars will be held on May 28th.. Presented works will be based on original research in/about Iraq since the 19th century.
This event is open to all but will be held in Arabic. Register now!
https://t.co/LzLF95iVNL

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The next Modern Iraq Convening, a virtual workshop for junior scholars will be held on May 28th.. Presented works will be based on original research in/about Iraq since the 19th century.
This event is open to all but will be held in Arabic. Register now!
https://t.co/LzLF95iVNL

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As part of our PLAI program with Heritage Management Organization, the next preventive conservation virtual course will be available openly to the public! Come learn how to preserve archival photographic collections!

Register here: https://t.co/yWgeFljvHZ

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Deadline extended to April 30. Be sure to submit and join us in May!
Call for papers: Modern Iraq convening
Visit the link to find the full pdf announcement in both Arabic and English. https://t.co/6nS4g62rOv

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We all wish to welcome Dr. Nada Shabout in her upcoming role as President of TARII! We also wish to extend our great appreciation to Dr. Peter Wien for his service to TARII as President these last two terms.
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Call for papers: Modern Iraq convening Submit proposals by 31/03/26

We are calling for proposals to participate in a Modern Iraq Convening, a workshop for junior scholars that will take place online and in Arabic. Visit the link for more information.

https://t.co/6nS4g62rOv

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We extend our appreciation to Iraq's Council of Ministers and the NGO Directorate who have appointed TARII to the steering committee focused on environmental impacts on heritage sites in Iraq. We are honored to support any efforts to understand and mitigate these impacts.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Assyriology) at the University of York. See post for more details and to apply.

https://t.co/i4mUitW6m7

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"Until now it was thought that writing developed in Mesopotamia around 3,000 BCE, followed by hieroglyphics in Egypt and later in China and Mesoamerica. "The Stone Age sign sequences are an early alternative to writing," says Prof Christian Bentz."

https://t.co/10z3JnVg0z

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"Their methods—carefully balancing plant fibers, mineral powders, and controlled heating—anticipate principles that engineers still use today."
https://t.co/CzmdHXmlqX

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"Geophysical surveys revealed an organized network of streets, walls, canals, and insulae that are among the largest residential blocks found anywhere in the ancient world. Images also detected vast temple complexes and industrial districts. "https://t.co/AdpvCJ2AiM

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"As of 2025, Iraq ranked ninth among Arab countries for the number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, holding five cultural and one mixed cultural and natural sites:"
https://t.co/L24DBpyZw3

[TARII @TARII_Iraq]

Call for papers: Modern Iraq convening Submit proposals by 31/03/26

We are calling for proposals to participate in a Modern Iraq Convening, a workshop for junior scholars that will take place online and in Arabic. Visit the link for more information.

https://t.co/6nS4g62rOv

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"She was about to throw [the dirt] aside when she realized they were, in fact, artifacts. Taking a closer look, Sullivan and Schwartz noticed they were inscribed with symbols. 'That’s when the idea that they might be writing first occurred to us.'"
https://t.co/dhDQ7PcRBL

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"The discovery offers rare insight into ancient building rituals, long-distance connections, and the early origins of the cult of the goddess Ishtar."
https://t.co/xyXvdM7jGW

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"The recent discovery of additional related symptom descriptions provides an opportunity to re-evaluate the function of seeking out places of worship in ancient medical therapy. "
https://t.co/5AwxNhxAP1

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The discoveries included clay tablets that bore inscriptions dating back to different historical periods, as well as artifacts and jars that “document details of the daily life and culture of the inhabitants of Mesopotamia.”
https://t.co/HvdO0fdmdh

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"The find represents a new perspective on how one of the most powerful rulers of Babylon engaged with older sacred architecture and reinforced his authority through temple restoration."
https://t.co/hRD8kVquL8

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"Ultimately, it enhances the local economy by creating resilient spaces that reflect the community's identity and heritage."

https://t.co/AsKGqvYvTp

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"Unspoken for 2,000 years, Akkadian was preserved on clay tablets and in stone inscriptions until scholars deciphered it during the last two centuries."
https://t.co/ootJKYYjPB