Events


2007/10/05		The formation of the American Friends of the German Archaeological Institute was celebrated on October 5th, 2007 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10017. The opening adress was given by Dr. Hans-Juergen Heimsoeth, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany. The president of the DAI Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Hermann Parzinger then delivered a presentation featuring his discoverie and excavation of a remarkably well preserved tomb in Siberia. Pictures from the event (click to enlarge):

2008/01/03 - 2008/01/06		109th Annual Meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America Chicago, IL, January 3-6, 2008. Preliminary Schedule of Paper Sessions *Invitation* On the occasion of the Joint Annual Meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America, the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) wold like to invite you to a reception being held in the Buckingham Room, Hyatt Regency Chicago, on Saturday, January 5th, from 8 pm to 10 pm. Please come and meet with members of the DAI, learn more about its projects and sample some fine traditional German cooking. We are looking forward to seeing you in Chicago! Download Invitation (PDF) *Special Announcement* Lecture by PD Dr. Ortwin Dally (Secretary General) Between Peru ans Italy. Current Research Projects of the German Archaeological Institute. Saturday, January 5th, 6:30 pm, Columbian room.

2008/01/07		Get-Together Event featured by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany. Lecture by PD Dr. Felix Pirson, First Director of the DAI, Istanbul Section The Hellenistic Capital Pergamon and its Harbour City Elaia. Recent Research of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) Monday, January 7, 6:00 pm, Breasted Hall, Oriental Institute 1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 A reception will follow in the Edgar and deborah Jannotta Mesopotamian Gallery Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Kaye Oberhausen an (773) 702-5044 or oberhausen@uchicago.edu Download Invitation (PDF)

2008/01/08 - 2008/01/10		Conference on Archaeology and the Cities in Asia Minor in Late Antiquity University of Michigan Preliminary Schedule (pdf)