Archaeology Archives - Engagement and Impact

Using cultural heritage to empower women and alleviate poverty in Jordan

An archaeologist from Reading is working with Jordanian partners to develop a new business in Faynan, southern Jordan, that is owned and managed by local Bedouin women to generate income...Read More >

900th Anniversary of Reading Abbey

As part of the celebrations of the 900th Anniversary of Reading Abbey, the University invited renowned church archaeologist Tim Tatton-Brown to present a lecture on the archaeology and hidden history…Read More >

Protecting and exhibiting Iraq’s cultural heritage

Iraq’s invaluable heritage assets have been subject to a range of negative impacts including looting and theft. Following the US/UK-led invasion in April 2003, thousands of valuable artefacts were looted…Read More >