Mission

Sharing Israel’s archaeological heritage with as many as possible

The Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority is a U.S. based 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to raise awareness and provide financial support to the Israel Antiquities Authority through the promotion of archaeological research, initiation of exhibitions outside of Israel, and sponsorship of activities that share the antiquities and heritage of the Holy Land with as many people as possible.

For more information, please contact info@friendsofIAA.org


History

The Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority was founded in 1991. We support excavations and field-work, development of archaeological parks, publications, object conservation, and restoration and conservation of Israel’s antiquity sites. The Friends of the IAA have participated in projects including those listed below.

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Establishment of:

Davidson Center

Jerusalem Archaeological Park

Kohanim Observation Point on the Mount of Olives

Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library

Saul A. Fox Archaeological Knesset Garden

Safra Promenade

Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Archaeological Mosaic Center

Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel

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Conservation of:

Roman Theater in Beth Shean

Dead Sea Scrolls

Ophel excavation area

We are engaged in several ongoing projects to discover, preserve, and share Israel’s archaeological heritage.

Learn how you can support one of these projects, or contact info@friendsofIAA.org for more information.


Make a Gift

Your gift allows the IAA to continue discovering, preserving, and sharing the Land of Israel's archaeological heritage.