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Organized body of people aimed at the advancement, exchange of information, or group activities in the field of archaeology.

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• The Institute of Archaeomythology - International organization for cultural research on the beliefs, rituals, social structure and symbolism of prehistoric societies. Includes profile, events, list of publications and journal available to members.
  
• Protecting Archaeological Sites Today - An on-line organization dedicated to the preservation of archaeological, cultural, and historical sites, through political action and education.
  
• Computer Applications in Archaeology - An international organization bringing together archaeologists, mathematicians and computer scientists. Annual conference proceedings published (list of titles).
  
• Global Heritage Fund - The Global Heritage Fund's mission is to help ensure the long-term preservation of humankind's most important and imperiled Global Heritage sites in developing countries.
  
• The Society for Historical Archaeology - This US-based society focuses on the New World, but also includes European exploration and settlement in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Directors, publications, news, meetings.
  
• Scientific Methodologies Applied To Cultural Heritage - International non-profit organization that promotes initiatives for applying scientific research to the world's cultural heritage.
  
• Institute of History, Archaeology, and Education - Provides student, teacher, and public programs and activities. Features mission statement, description of programs, staff profiles and contact details.
  
• Heritage Education Programs - Hands on archaeology programs for kids. The programs include classroom field trips summer "day" camp and travel programs for families. There is also a glossary of words used in archaeology.
  
• The Bradshaw Foundation - A non-profit making organisation dedicated to the study, recording and protection of rock art. Aims, directors, CD-rom, types and examples of rock art from across the world.
  
• Foundation for Exploration and Research on Cultural Origins - A private foundation started in 1992 by Thor Heyerdahl and Fred Olsen, to further Dr Heyerdahl's vision of archaeology's role in demonstrating the possible relations between peoples of the past.
  
• Precolumbian Art Research Institute - Supports research and exploration of Mesoamerican civilizations.
  
• International Union for Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences (I.U.P.P.S.) - Promotes the collaboration between scholars from all countries, working together in total academic freedom. History, constitution, organisation and congresses.
  
• Earthwatch Institute - This international nonprofit organization places paying volunteers of all ages on short-term research expeditions worldwide. Helps scientists on 140 projects from archaeology to zoology.
  
• Society for American Archaeology - An international organization dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological heritage of the Americas. Education, government affairs, membership, careers and jobs.
  
• International Council for Archaeozoology (ICAZ) - International organization for those interested in the study of human/animal interactions through the analysis of archaeological animal bones.
  
• Donetsk Centre of the Institute of Oriental Studies - Established to provide contacts and ties of co-operation between scientists in the field of archaeology, history, culture, ideology and social problems of nations of the East.
  
• Friends of the Acropolis - Non-profit, non-political organization providing moral and material support for the efforts being devoted to study, protect and conserve the monuments of the Acropolis at Athens.
  
• Society for Industrial Archaeology - World-wide group aiming to preserve, interpret and document our industrial past and heritage. Membership information, calendar, conference, action alerts.
  
• The Association for Roman Archaeology - The ARA is a Registered Charitable Company, Limited by Guarantee, dedicated to supporting and fostering an interest in Roman Archaeology.
  
• CenturyOne Foundation - A nonprofit corporation aiming to fund archaeological projects, historical and biblical research, publications and education on the first century A.D. Projects, articles, online bookstore.
  
  

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