CONFERENCE CALENDAR

January 1999

British Association for Near Eastern Archaeology

7.i.99 - 9.i.99

Birmingham

Papers are invited on any aspect of current research in the Near East, from Turkey and Cyprus to Arabia and Iran.

Further details from Organising Committee, BANEA at Birmingham, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT.

The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena

7.i.99 - 14.i.99

2nd International INSAP Conference

Malta

The conference will look at the theme of mankind's fascination with astronomical phenomena. A multidisciplinary approach will encourage speakers from archaeology, art, classics, history and prehistory, mythology and folklore, philosophy, the physical sciences and religion to look at the effects of the stars on human culture.

Further details from Prof R E White, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, USA. e. mail <[email protected]>.

4th World Archaeological Congress

10.i.99 - 14.i.99

Cape Town, South Africa

Themes for the conference this year include geographical locations and their effects on world archaeologies, the millennium and the role of archaeology in the next century, and a contemplation of landmarks in the history of humanity. For more information contact the academic secretary, Professor Martin Hall, Department of Archaeology, University of Capetown, or visit the web site at <http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/age/wac/>.