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Ancient Inscription has Major Implications for Qur’an ScholarshipA 1,300-year old inscription written by an Arabic traveler on red sandstone will have a significant impact on modern Qur’an scholarship. A major question that has puzzled Qur’an scholars for centuries is why the text was seemingly written without any diacritical marks, which are notations that distinguish one letter from another and aid in the pronunciation of the words. When added or removed, they can completely change the meaning of a word or sentence.
Herod’s Palace and Mausoleum Yield More DiscoveriesNine miles south of Jerusalem, the site of King Herod’s mausoleum and palace is still yielding important discoveries regarding what is turning out to be a lavish compound. Not far from the mausoleum, which was discovered last year, the remains of a theatre complete with a VIP room have been identified.
 Exhibition Watch
Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of NaplesThe National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. is presenting their latest exhibit from the ancient world: Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples. The exhibition addresses the influence of classical Greece on the rich artistic and cultural life in these cities, as well as the influence that their 18th-century rediscovery had on the art and culture of the modern world. Approximately 150 extraordinary artifacts that comprise the exhibit represent the skill of the ancient craftsman and the sophisticated taste of the first century elite in the Roman world. Among the objects on display will be priceless works of sculpture, paintings, mosaics and luxury items—some of which have never before been seen in the U.S.
Milestones
ObituariesThe Remarkable Avraham Biran (1909–2008)
Grants and EndowmentsArchaeology department co-founder named to newly endowed professorship
AwardsHarvard Graduate Student Wins Dever Prize
AnnouncementsCall for ASOR Papers: $10,000 Prizes Offered
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