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Call For Papers

‘Atiqot 121: Ancient Homes and Households

‘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 The Editorial Board of ‘Atiqot will consider only original, unpublished articles, which were not submitted for publication elsewhere.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 121 (August 2026) will focus on Ancient Homes and Households, so often the context of archaeological excavations. The household served as the most basic unit in past societies, comprising domestic structures that served as the focal point of household activities, including food preparation, storage, production, cultic rituals and much more. These seemingly simple, everyday activities, shed light on the social fabric of past societies. Therefore, the excavation of domestic structures is of extreme importance in reconstructing family and kin dynamics, largely reflecting on the way in which these units interact within themselves and with their surroundings. From studies focused on the excavation of domestic structures, archaeologists can further our understanding of religious practices, social hierarchies, past economies, technologies etc. Relevant studies include, but are not limited to:

  • Domestic activities
  • Spatial distribution in domestic structures
  • Architectural analysis of domestic structures
  • Specific finds within the home and what they can teach us
  • Household interactions and dynamics
  • Types of houses and building materials
  • Household cult and deities

    • Papers should be prepared according to ‘Atiqot guidelines (see Final Manuscript Preparation Guidelines) and submitted (here). Articles will be accepted until August 31, 2025. For more information concerning the journal requirements or any other questions, please contact the editors.

    Please Note: Future Issues, Topics and Dates

    ‘Atiqot 122 (December 2026): Trade and Commerce in the Southern Levant

    ‘Atiqot 123 (April 2027): Ancient Landscapes and Ecosystems

    Sincerely,

    The Editorial Board