The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World

The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a research center at New York University dedicated to exploring ancient civilizations from around the Mediterranean, Near East, and Asia. It brings together scholars from various disciplines—history, archaeology, art, and language—to study these early societies through interdisciplinary approaches. ISAW provides a space for research, exhibitions, and public programs, aiming to deepen understanding of human history and cultural development in antiquity. Its focus is on uncovering how ancient worlds influence our modern understanding of culture, technology, and society.