Welcome to ACOR’s Syria homepage.
The American Center of Research (ACOR) is an international, non-profit academic institution, whose mission is advancing knowledge of Jordan and the interconnected region, past and present.
When founded in 1968, we were intended to cover most of the Arabic-speaking world in the Bilad al-Sham and Hejaz, specifically that east of the Jordan River. For decades, we conducted work and supported others’ work across this region. Due to war and other conflicts, we have most recently focused on efforts within Jordan but continued to offer fellowships and host lectures/research about the greater region. Today, we recognize our originally intended scope, specifically including Syria, and work toward preserving and advancing knowledge of its cultural heritage.
News and Events
Here, we list news and events specifically related to Syria.
22 May 2026 As part of ACOR activities, ACOR organized Fundamentals of Library Systems & Digital Archiving workshop on May 18 – 19, 2026, at the ACOR center site in Amman. This two-day workshop was held in cooperation with the Department of Antiquities (DOA) and the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums – Syria (DGAM), under […]
3 May 2026 ACOR provided training to six employees from the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums and four employees from the Jordanian Department of Antiquities. The workshop, held 19–23 April 2026, introduced participants to practical 3D documentation methods for cultural heritage, with a primary focus on photogrammetry and an additional demonstration of laser scanning. […]
8 April 2026 Nisreen Abu AlShaikh, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director, and Lina Shara’an, Human Resources Manager, conducted an official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic, where they met with the Director General of the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM), Dr. Masaoud Badawi, and the Deputy Director, Dr. Lina Kutiefan. During the […]
From Insights
- Science Without Borders: Overcoming Hurdles to Protect the Identity of Jordan’s Ancient Coins
by ACOR on May 15, 2026 at 9:16 pm - Stone Tools on Repeat: Exploring Prehistoric Recycling Practices
by ACOR on October 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Under the Jordanian Sun: Summary Reflections of a Student Archaeologist at the Humayma Archaeological Field School
by ACOR on September 21, 2025 at 12:04 pm - The Midianite-Kenite Hypothesis and the Qurʾan: A Salute to ACOR
by ACOR on August 22, 2025 at 11:55 am