Why should you care about someone else’s stories?
Other people’s stories are your stories as well. They may come from a different time or place, but they’re all part of our human story.  Archaeologists have been telling the world’s most fascinating stories for millennia.  Archaeology allows all of our ancestors to speak to us and to future generations. 

We believe that sharing this knowledge is vital to our survival. 

AIA-Houston searches the world for the brightest minds, the most innovative thinkers, the most cutting-edge researchers to bring our many stories to Houston.

 
 

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The Houston Society of the Archaeological Institute of America promotes awareness and appreciation of world cultures through archaeology.

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These events are made possible by a grant from Humanities Texas, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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#Repost @natgeo with @get_repost ・・・ Photograph by Michael Yamashita @yamashitaphoto - New Zealand green - in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. It doesn’t get any greener than a South Island dairy farm. For more on New Zealand, follow @yamashitaphoto #southislandnz #newzealand #green @natgeocreative
@chef_hugo65 will be our spring tour leader for “In an Aztec Kitchen” tickets available now. Seats are limited to 55 and must be purchased in advance. April 7 2018 Houston. Call 713-364-6344 to purchase. 👨🏼‍🍳 #Repost @chef_hugo65 with @get_repost ・・・ GSF Gulf Seafod Foundation #helpinghands #huachinango #redsnapper #gulfofmexico #gulf #gulflife #graciashouston
#Repost @natgeo with @get_repost ・・・ Photograph by @simonnorfolkstudio The archaeological site of Nemrut Dağ in southeastern Turkey, grave site of Antiochus I, 7000 feet up in the Antitaurus Mountains. The mountain lies 40 km (25 mi) north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BC, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues (8–9 m/26–30 ft high) of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods, such as Hercules-Vahagn, Zeus-Aramazd or Oromasdes (associated with the Iranic god Ahura Mazda), Tyche, and Apollo-Mithras. These statues were once seated, with names of each god inscribed on them. The heads of the statues have at some stage been removed from their bodies, and they are now scattered throughout the site. The western terrace at sunset. In the centre is Zeus/Oromasdes. Behind him on the left is Antiochus I, and to the right Commagene/Fortuna. Follow @simonnorfolkstudio for updates, outtakes, unpublished and archive material. @simonnorfolkstudio @natgeo #photojournalism #documentaryphotography #simonnorfolk #turkey #archaeology #Adıyaman #Antitaurusmountains #NemrutDagi #tomb #worldheritage #archaeology #Oromasdes #ancientsite #faith #zeus #fortuna #simonnorfolkstudio #igtravel #visualarchitects kahta #hercules #Ahura Mazda #AntiochusI #turkeytravel #Nemrut Dağ #mountNemrut
#Repost @archaeologymagazine with @get_repost ・・・ Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,400-year-old burial containing the remains of men, women, and children arranged in an interlocking spiral shape while investigating the ancient settlement of Tlalpan in southern Mexico City. archaeology.org/news #Archaeology #Mexico #Mesoamerica #Tlalpan #CDMX #Burial (INAH)
Our Spring tour in April will be led by the incredible and inspiring @chef_hugo65 . . #Repost @chef_hugo65 with @get_repost ・・・ The bounty of #maizcriollo of #oaxaca
Happy Holidays from Houston Society to you and your families! ✨ #Repost @archaeologymagazine (@get_repost) ・・・ #ICYMI The uncovering of a 106-year-old, nearly edible fruitcake in Antarctica is one of ARCHAEOLOGY’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2017. archaeology.org/issues/281-1801/features/6167-antarctica-cape-adare-fruitcake #Archaeology #Fruitcake #Antarctica #BoxingDay (© Antarctic Heritage Trust)
#Repost @usartifacts (@get_repost) ・・・ Assortments photographed by @bostonarchaeo. Click link in bio for military buttons featured on the blog. --- #archaeology #instagood #instapics #instagram #instadaily #instaphoto
#Repost @natgeo (@get_repost) ・・・ Photo by: @renaeffendiphoto Excavations from the commoners cemetery of the ancient city built by Akhenaten, 18th Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh (1300s BC) revealed that people were buried on the desert floor, where few markers or grave goods have been found. Elaborate braids on a skull reflected the care that residents took with their appearance, despite difficult conditions. Near the city of Minya, modern Egyptians still honor their dead by building permanent structures—such as a cemetery of domed roofs and limestone walls. At the ancient site of Amarna, the elite prepared elaborate tombs that were carved high into the cliffs east of the city. #antiquity #ancient #egypt #artefacts #legacy #history // For more human interest stories please follow: @renaeffendiphoto @natgeocreative @thephotosociety