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Archaeology and Culture 
of the Ancient Near East
(formerly "Near Eastern Culture and Archaeology")

Explore the cradle of western civilization through travel, digs, and a menu of courses that combines the resources of several departments -- from Anthropology, Art, Economics and Geology to History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion. In addition, Lycoming is one of a few schools its size to offer both ancient Hebrew and ancient Greek for those who plan advanced study in this area.

Why Archaeology?  
The Archaeology Program at Lycoming College
Archaeological Digs in the Near East
  Gezer Excavation in Israel - Summer 2006, 2007
  Expedition to Idalion, Cyprus , Summer 2008
     *  Pictures from Idalion Dig - Summer 2001
     *  Pictures from Idalion Dig - Summer 2002
 Local Digs in Pennsylvania
    Canfield Island Dig - Summer 2003
    Snyder Site Dig - Summer 2004
  Muncy Dig - Summer 2005, 2006, 2007
Contributing Departments and Faculty 
  Program Coordinator Dr. Robin Knauth
  Dig Coordinator Dr. Steven Johnson
Archaeology Program Requirements (ANE)
   Check out the info about our new Minor in Archaeology!
  Interest in Classical and Greco-Roman Archaeology?
  Interest in Egyptology?
  Interest in American Archaeology?

Courses (as listed in the Catalog under each Department)

  Anthropology
  Art and Art History
  History
  Religion and Ancient Languages
Resources for Biblical Languages (Hebrew, Greek)
Career Opportunities for Archaeology Majors
  Internship Opportunities
  Campus Employment Opportunities
Awards and Prizes
Rel-Events: Campus Events in Archaeology and Religion this year
Who We Are (a picture directory) 
Snowden Library Information Resources 
  Archaeology in Cyprus
 

News Flash:

 Renowned Scholar
Steven Fine
on campus!

Public Lecture
Nov. 8, 2006

 

Does your career lie in ruins?

 

 

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