07-09. November 2024
Goethe-University Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany
Islamic Archaeology as a discipline has seen a spectacular growth in complexity and amount of themes in the last two decades. After a long period in which Islamic Archaeology was considered a field of Art History in the Middle Eastern and North African countries, the discipline has found a new life in the 21st century by adopting new perspectives and expanding to new research areas. The materials that constitute its subject of study and the groups of researchers that address it are spread worldwide, and therefore a range of points of view and expectations from different archaeological traditions have been developed. It is a good time now to address this variety in the discipline in search of common trends and interests.
Islamic Archaeology Conference 2024 invites scholars, researchers, and professionals worldwide to participate in a comprehensive exploration of the material culture of the Early and Middle Islamic periods (600-1500 AD) and in analyzing historical narratives and syntheses that the discipline contributes to. This conference aims to provide a platform for contributions from diverse groups of people and for exchanging ideas, methodologies, and discoveries in Islamic archaeology.
We invite submissions on a wide range of topics related to the archaeology of the Islamic world during the 7th to 15th centuries, including but not limited to:
1. Archaeological Fieldwork: recent archaeological results.
2. Urban and Rural Landscapes: the organization and development of cities and rural settlements.
3. Built Environments: structures, water installations, and architectural elements.
4. Burial and Off-Site Archaeology
5. Mobile Artifacts: studies on ceramics, metalwork, glass, textiles, and other objects and raw materials.
6. Trade, Exchange and Networks.
7. Cultural Interactions.
8. Methodological and Theoretical Advances: New approaches and technologies in Islamic archaeology.
Submission Guidelines
– Abstracts: Submissions should include a 300-word abstract outlining the research objectives, methodologies, and preliminary findings.
– Formatting: Abstracts should be submitted in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and include a title, author(s) name, affiliation, and contact details.
– Language: The submission language is English.
– Deadline: The deadline for abstract submission is 31. March 2024.
The conference fees for speakers are:
25€ for Professionals
Free for Students
Important Dates
– Abstract submission deadline: 31. March 2024
– Notification of acceptance: 15. May 2024
– Fee payment deadline: 1. July 2024
– Conference dates: 07-09. November 2024
Contact Information
For inquiries and abstract submissions, please contact Abed Taghavi at isac.arc2024@gmail.com and Hagit Nol at h.nol@em.uni-frankfurt.de.
We look forward to your participation in this exciting and intellectually stimulating event on Islamic Archaeology.
Sincerely,
Conference Organizing Committee