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Call For Papers

  • ‘Atiqot 124: Ancient Pottery Production, Trade and Culture
  • ‘Atiqot 125: Destruction, Resilience and Revival

    • ‘Atiqot is a thematic journal publishing volumes dedicated to specific topics related to the archaeology of Israel from the protohistoric to Ottoman periods. The topics are chosen by the journal’s Editorial Board based on excavation reports from the IAA database, which are complemented by articles on special artifacts and research articles. IAA employees and researchers from outside the organization can respond to the Call for Papers and submit articles on selected artifacts and research articles. Submitted articles will be double-blind peer-reviewed and upon approval, will be edited for language in the IAA Publications Department. The journal is published in English only, both online (Open Access) and in print. The Editorial Board of ‘Atiqot will consider only original, unpublished articles, which were not submitted for publication elsewhere.

    ‘Atiqot 124: Ancient Pottery Production, Trade and Culture

    Accepted until August 31, 2026

    ‘Atiqot 124 (August 2027) will explore the multifaceted nature of pottery production throughout antiquity, encompassing not only vessels for food storage, preparation and consumption, but also ceramics produced for other uses, such as industrial, agricultural and as building materials. Pottery production is a central aspect of ancient societies' material culture, an essential resource in daily life spanning the Pottery Neolithic period and the Ottoman period. One of the most ubiquitous artifacts recovered from archaeological excavations, pottery reflects complex networks of technological innovation, economic organization and cultural interaction, providing archaeologists with invaluable insight into the past. We welcome papers that address case studies, comparative analyses, methodological innovations and interdisciplinary approaches that deepen our understanding of pottery production. Relevant studies include, but are not limited to:

  • Workshops and production sites: identification, spatial organization and operational techniques
  • Technological studies: raw material sourcing, manufacturing techniques and technological advancements
  • Economic aspects: scale of production, distribution networks and trade dynamics
  • Cultural identity and traditions: stylistic choices and regional variations
  • Experimental archaeology: reconstruction of pottery-making processes
  • Environmental and resource considerations: relationship between production and local environments
  • Ceramics for specialized uses: ceramic objects created for industrial, agricultural, or other non-food-related purposes, such as beehives, containers for metallurgy and sugar production
  • Architectural ceramics: including building materials, such as roof tiles, bricks and water pipes
  • Symbolic and social roles: pottery as a medium for expression and its role in social or ritual contexts

    • ‘Atiqot 125: Destruction, Resilience and Revival

    Accepted until December 31, 2026

    ‘Atiqot 125 (December 2027) will focus on archaeological perspectives of destruction, resilience and revival. Archaeologists are frequently confronted with the material traces of destructive events, whether caused by natural disasters, warfare, political upheaval, environmental change, or other forms of human intervention. Such events often leave behind rich archaeological assemblages that provide unique insights into moments of crisis and calamity. Yet recent research has shown that destruction is not a uniform phenomenon and that its archaeological signatures vary considerably depending on the nature, scale and circumstances of the destructive event. Beyond the immediate evidence of destruction, archaeological remains offer valuable perspectives on how past societies responded to crisis: communities could rebuild, adapt, relocate or fundamentally transform their social, political, economic and cultural structures. In some cases, destruction served as a catalyst for resilience, innovation and the emergence of new identities and social formations. The archaeological record therefore provides a powerful means of examining both the causes and consequences of destructive events, as well as the diverse pathways of recovery and renewal. This volume seeks contributions exploring the many facets of destruction, resilience, recovery and revival, as reflected in the archaeological record of the Southern Levant. Relevant studies include, but are not limited to:

  • Effects of natural disasters, environmental change and climatic events on past sites and societies
  • Archaeological evidence for warfare, conquest, conflict and political upheaval
  • Correlation between historic or textual documentations of destructive events and the archaeological record
  • Identification and interpretation of destruction layers and depositional processes
  • Microarchaeological and geoarchaeological approaches to the study of destruction events
  • Community responses to crisis, including resilience, adaptation and recovery
  • Processes of rebuilding, reoccupation and urban or rural renewal following destructive events
  • Population movement, migration and settlement reorganization following destructive events
  • The role of destruction and revival in the formation of social, cultural, ethnic or religious identities
  • Memory, commemoration and long-term cultural impacts of destruction
  • Continuity and change in material culture following episodes of destruction
  • Comparative and interdisciplinary approaches to destruction and recovery in antiquity

    • Papers should be prepared according to ‘Atiqot guidelines (see Final Manuscript Preparation Guidelines) and submitted (here). For more information concerning the journal requirements or any other questions, please contact the editors.

    Please Note: Future Issues, Topics and Dates

    ‘Atiqot 126 (April 2028): Transitions

    ‘Atiqot 127 (August 2028): Empires

    Sincerely,

    The Editorial Board