Located on the campus of the University of Chicago, ISAC is a research organization and museum devoted to the study of ancient West Asia and North Africa. Founded in 1919, the Institute is an internationally recognized pioneer in the archaeology, philology, and history of these regions.

Join us on ISAC YouTube channel as we bring the cutting edge of scholarship from both ISAC and world academics into your home. Explore our shared past with a showcase of the history, art, and archaeology of ancient Egypt, Nubia, Persia, Mesopotamia, Syria, Anatolia, Megiddo, and more.