WAC-8 resolutions
The Eighth World Archaeological Congress (WAC-8) was held between 28 August and 2 September 2016 in Kyoto, with more than 1,600 colleagues coming from 83 countries. The functions of a […]
Peter R. Schmidt Receives the Peter Ucko Memorial Award
Peter R. Schmidt was honored by the World Archaeological Congress (WAC) August 30 at a special plenary session at WAC-8 in Kyoto, Japan. He was awarded the prestigious Peter Ucko […]
WAC Indigenous Plenary
The last of the filmed plenaries at WAC-8, the Indigenous Plenary was a discussion of archaeology, history, and heritage by members of local communities from Hawaii to Pakistan to Japan […]
Closing comments to WAC-8 and announcement of the creation of the Joan Gero Book Award
The Vice-president of WAC, Anne Pyburn, and President, Koji Mizoguchi, deliver a final announcement, the creation of the Joan Gero Book Award, and closing comments to the WAC-8. Please view on […]
President’s Address at WAC-8
WAC-8 has officially started. Over the the next week thousands of archaeologists from around 90 countries will present their work, learn, make new friendships and renew old ones. To start […]
Joan M. Gero 1944-2016
JOAN M. GERO 1944-2016 The world became a lesser place with the passing of Professor Joan Gero on 14th July, 2016. Professor Gero was an eminent scholar in the socio-politics […]
Protection of the Area of Kavo Sidero in East Crete
MEDIA RELEASE: 22nd June, 2016 PROTECTION OF THE AREA OF KAVO SIDERO IN EAST CRETE 22 June, 2016 The World Archaeological Congress (WAC) expresses its serious concern about the planned […]
Call for nomination to the Council of the World Archaeological Congress (WAC)
Nominations are now closed. Notice is hereby given of the call for nomination for a number of places as regional representatives, identified below, on the Council of WAC. The Council […]
Call for expressions of interest to stand as Executive Officers of the World Archaeological Congress (WAC)
Notice is hereby given of the call for expressions of interest to stand as WAC Executive Officers. The elections will be held during the next WAC International Conference: WAC-8 Kyoto […]
The Peter Ucko Archaeological Trust
Peter Ucko was the founding father of the World Archaeological Congress. Following his untimely death in June 2007, The Peter Ucko Archaeological Trust was set up by his many friends […]
Call for Bids to Host WAC-9
The World Archaeological Congress is calling for bids to host the Ninth World Archaeological Congress, due to be held in 2020 or 2021. WAC International Congresses are held every four […]