The IASA exists to promote research relating to the Arabian Peninsula and, in particular, its archaeology, history, epigraphy, languages, literature, art, culture, ethnography, geography, geology and natural history.
It does this by…
– Awarding research grants,
– Producing its own publications and supporting others,
– Disseminating news of new research and events connected with Arabia, and
– Organizing lectures and conferences, in particular the annual Seminar for Arabian Studies.
Become a member
You can join The IASA as a Corporate, Individual or Student member. Benefits are detailed on our membership page and include a copy of our twice yearly eBulletin, free lectures and discounts on some events.
The 2025 Seminar will be held at the Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi
12th-14th December
The Call for Papers is now closed. Please see the Seminar page for more details.
Image: Zayed National Museum, Foster + Partners
Recent research
Lipid residue analysis of Early Bronze Age pottery in south-eastern Arabia
The direct detection of organic products in Early Bronze Age pottery demonstrates the value of applying biomolecular methods for examining connections between material culture and dietary practices in the archaeology of Arabia. Combined with other bioarchaeological approaches, such methods can facilitate an exciting new understanding about ancient foodways, culinary practice and vessel use in the region....
Wadi al Jizzi Archaeological Project Study Season 2019
After five seasons of fieldwork we felt it was the time to consolidate our knowledge of the surface archaeology and to prepare for publication of the results...
Traceological analysis of Paleolithic backed points from Dhofar: insights into South Arabian projectile technology
Projectile technology refers to launched weapons propelled by physical strength, that may have its range and speed augmented…...
Recent videos
The Imam, the Pasha and the Englishman by Michael Crawford
This lecture may be viewed on our YouTube channel
Al Baladhuri’s account of the Muslim conquest of Arabia by Professor Hugh Kennedy
This lecture may be viewed on our YouTube channel
High Jinks in Arabia: Julius Euting’s Epigraphic Adventure, 1883–1884 by William Facey
This lecture may be viewed on our YouTube channel