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DISPATCHES FROM THE AIA

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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA: 142 YEARS AND COUNTING

Since it was established in 1879, the AIA has championed archaeology and archaeologists and shared the wonder of discovery and of the past with people all over the world. In this, the year’s first “Dispatches from the AIA,” we would like to remind readers that the Institute’s mission has remained unchanged for 142 years:

The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity. The AIA

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