Seventh World Archaeological Congress

WELCOME!
On behalf of the WAC-7 Organising Committee it is a great pleasure to invite colleagues from across the globe to Jordan for what we hope will be a truly memorable congress. We are busy planning an engaging thematic programme complemented by social events and excursions to sites of Jordan's outstanding heritage. Your contribution to WAC-7 will help make it successful. Welcome to you all! - Talal Akasheh, Academic Secretary

WHAT IS WAC?
The Wor1d Archaeological Congress (WAC) is the only representative worldwide organisation of practicing archaeologists. Founded in 1986, WAC encourages open dialogue among all people concerned about the past, and recognition of the need to make archaeoogical studies relevant to wider communities. For more information. visit: http://www.worldarchaeologicalcongress.org

WAC-7 DETAILS
WAC-7 will be held at the beautiful King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre on the Dead Sea.

Presentations: WAC-7 presentations may take many forms: working sessions, position papers, plenary panels, forums, demonstrations, and workshops. The programme will be organised into large themes, each with several sessions on the same overall issue. The deadline to submit papers and posters is September 30th, 2012. 

Activities: WAC-7 will include optional excursions to Jordan heritage sites (such as Petra and the Dead Sea) and social events including a Welcome Reception and Congress Dinner.

Important information: Registration for WAC-7 is open now! Be sure to register and submit a proposal early to take advantage of lower registration costs. For the most up-to-date WAC-7 information, including submissions and registration deadlines, visit: http://wac7.worldarchaeologicalcongress.org