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.
Recent research
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…...
Ships’ Timbers from the Islamic Site of Al Baleed: a case study of sewn-plank technology in the Indian Ocean
The sewn-plank ships that sailed the Indian Ocean in the pre-modern Islamic period were agents of trade but were also instrumental in…...
The 2023 Seminar
The 56th Seminar for Arabian Studies will be co-hosted by Moesgaard Museum and Aarhus University, Denmark, 4th-6th August 2023.
Recent videos
Dr Ekaterina Pukhovaia ‘The Transformation of the Imamate in Yemen 1200-1800’
The lecture may be viewed on The IASA YouTube channel.
How Abu Dhabi’s archaeology is reshaping the understanding of the Global Neolithic by Professor Peter Magee
The lecture may be viewed on The IASA YouTube channel
Carved Doors as Historical Documents in Zanzibar, Oman, and Beyond by Janet M. Purdy, PhD
The lecture may be viewed on The IASA YouTube channel