Abstract
The term ‘Year Zero’ could equally apply to Iraqi archaeology in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Prior to then, Iraqi archaeologists, most of whom were graduates of Baghdad University, excavated numerous sites and were in contact with western archaeologists; many continued their studies in Europe and the United States. However, during the Iraq/Iran war (1980-1988), western expeditions were few, the political regime did not encourage contact with foreigners and the purchase of books was discouraged. Contact with international academics came nearly to an abrupt end in 1991, and almost no new publications reached the Iraq Museum Library after the first Gulf War and the imposition of sanctions.
Highlights
The term ‘Year Zero’ could apply to Iraqi archaeology in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s
Iraqi archaeologists, most of whom were graduates of Baghdad University, excavated numerous sites and were in contact with western archaeologists; many continued their studies in Europe and the United States
Contact with international academics came nearly to an abrupt end in 1991, and almost no new publications reached the Iraq Museum Library after the first Gulf War and the imposition of sanctions. It is perhaps because of the political situation that contact by foreign colleagues was restricted to a few officials, the heads of organisations and departments concerned with archaeology and antiquities
Summary
The term ‘Year Zero’ could apply to Iraqi archaeology in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Year Zero for the Archaeology of Iraq: A Response to Matthews Iraqi archaeologists, most of whom were graduates of Baghdad University, excavated numerous sites and were in contact with western archaeologists; many continued their studies in Europe and the United States.
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