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Tbilisi State University has been selected to host the next International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (ICAANE) in 2027. This decision was officially announced at the International Congress session in Lyon, France. TSU will receive an official letter from the Congress Organizing Committee later.
In a letter to the Organizing Committee regarding the holding of the International Congress at Tbilisi State University, TSU Rector, Academician Jaba Samushia, wrote: “We express our sincere interest in hosting the International Conference on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (ICAANE) 2027.
As one of the leading academic institutions in the region, Tbilisi State University is deeply committed to the advancement of archaeological researches and the promotion of international academic collaboration. We believe that Georgia’s rich archaeological heritage and our university’s longstanding dedication to Near Eastern studies provide an ideal setting for a conference of this caliber.
We would be honored to welcome participants from around the world to Tbilisi, a city that bridges East and West and offers a unique historical and cultural backdrop for meaningful scholarly exchange.
We are confident that our facilities, professional experience in organizing international events, and the warm hospitality of our academic community will ensure a successful and memorable ICAANE 2027.
We look forward to the opportunity to work closely with the ICAANE committee and contribute to the continued success of this important academic initiative.”
The International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (ICAANE) is a biennial conference series founded by archaeologists from various European universities. Since its inception, the congress has been hosted by leading universities in Italy, Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Poland, Switzerland, and Austria.
In 2027, for the first time in the post-Soviet space, the Congress will be held at Tbilisi State University, which is a testament to the success of Georgian archaeologists and TSU’s international recognition.