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🏛 Journey through the BILNAS Archives

📸 Photograph of capital from the Antonine Temple. Sabratha. December 1946

© BILNAS Archive: Kathleen Kenyon and John Ward-Perkins Collection BILNAS/D5/12/1/14/1/10/S1
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🏛 Journey through the BILNAS Archives

📒 Notebook containing manuscript notes pertaining to box lists of Sabratha finds. A catalogue of ceramic forms including lids, jugs and flagons, by John Dore, 1985.

© BILNAS Archive: Kathleen Kenyon and John Ward-Perkins Collection
BILNAS/D5/9/1/7
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BILNAS is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Samuel Crowe Carrier ("Sam"), a long-standing friend and supporter of Libyan archaeology and cultural heritage.

Together with his wife, Professor Susan Kane, Professor Carrier played an important role in the work of the American - Oberlin College Archaeological Mission in Libya.

Since the resumption of the mission activities in 2004, he contributed generously to archaeological research, heritage management, and professional training programmes across Libya, helping to strengthen local capacity and support
the preservation of the country's rich archaeological heritage.

We remember Professor Carrier for his commitment, generosity, and dedication to fostering international collaboration in the service of archaeology and heritage.

On behalf of BILNAS, we extend our sincere condolences to Professor Susan Kane and their family.

May his memory endure through the many people and projects he inspired.

🏛 Journey through the BILNAS Archives

The Hellenistic Black Glazed Wares notes by Molly Aylwin Cotton, December 1970: Campana A forms.

© BILNAS Archive: Kathleen Kenyon and John Ward-Perkins Collection BILNAS/D5/8/8

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📢 Attention Scholars!

Fellow BIRI, the British Institute in Eastern Africa has issued a Call for Applications for its Regional Research Associates Award.

📆 Deadline: Monday 29 June 2026, 5pm BST / 7pm EAT

This funding opportunity is open to UK-based postdoctoral researchers in archaeology or history (at any career stage) to undertake research on cultural heritage threatened by climate change, conflict, urbanization or neglect – including archaeological sites, monuments, memorials, endangered crafts or oral traditions.

Applicants must have proven experience of research in Eastern Africa and demonstrate an active collaboration with at least one institutional partner or co-investigator based in any of the eighteen countries spanning Sudan to Mozambique.

Proposals should include innovative research questions and/or methodologies; provide a clear justification for the selected heritage focus; and outline a budget of up to £8000.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake field research. They will demonstrate how their findings address a critical knowledge gap on endangered cultural heritage in Eastern Africa, and how they will contribute to a peer-reviewed
publication. The proposal will indicate the potential to generate at least one policy recommendation either for relevant national or international authority/ies in the research area. It will also explain how the grant will serve as seed-funding to develop future collaborative research bids.

Successful applicants will be expected to complete the research by 28 February 2027.

For full details and to download the application form visit the BIEA website at: https://biea.ac.uk/call-for-applications-biea-regional-research-associates/

Call for Applications: The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) Regional Research Associates | British Institute in Eastern Africa This award supports junior post-doctoral scholars (within five years of their PhD) to join the...

🏛 Journey through the BILNAS Archives

📸 Nine men with goats, from the Ghirza collection.

© BILNAS Archive: Ghirza collection BILNAS/D41/2/7/2/57S1

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🏛 The BILNAS Archive was pleased to welcome Dr Paul Love (Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco), who spent several days in the Archive conducting research.

During his visit, he consulted several collections, including our fantastic Olwen Brogan (D41) Collection, looking at photographs, notebooks, correspondence and much more related to her many expeditions to Libya.
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📣 Just three days to go until THE BILNAS SUMMER EVENT 2026:

"The Wisdom of the Hand – Amazigh Textile Tradition in Libya and Tunisia"

📆 Friday 29 May 6pm - 9pm (UK time)

📍 In person at The Africa Centre, 66 Great Suffolk St, London, SE1 0BL

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All welcome. We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you on Friday!

The Wisdom of the Hand – Textile Amazigh Tradition in Libya and Tunisia A fascinating journey into the traditions of Amazigh textile production followed by a conversation with the experts over drinks.

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