Purpose/Activities

 

The German Archaeological Institute (DAI) is an archeological research institution, that carries out archaeological excavations, expeditions and other archeology related projects in Germany and abroad. Research results are published in numerous books (currently over 60 titles per year).

The German Archaeological Institute

entertains special libraries and photo archives open to scientists from around the world,

is in touch with international scientific organisations and institutions,

 supports young archaeologists,

organises congresses, colloquia and guided tours.

 

The German Archaeological Institute comprises

the Berlin Head Office

the Eurasia Department

the Orient Department

the Department Rome 

the Depatmenrt Athens

the Department Cairo

the Department Istanbul

the Department Madrid

the Roman-Germanic Commission in Frankfurt a. Main

the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy in Munich

die Commission for Archeological Civilisation outside Europe in Bonn

 

Abroad it maintains

Amman

Bagdad

Damaskus

Jerusalem

Peking

Sana’a

Teheran

Ulanbator

Periodical Publications

overview of publications published by the German Archaeological Institute