The Center for Near Eastern Archaeology

Name: The Center for Near Eastern Archaeology
Address: 4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA, 92505, US
Telephone: (951) 785-2632
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The Center for Near Eastern Archaeology

Lawrence T. Geraty and Douglas R. Clark
Center for Near Eastern Archaeology
at La Sierra University

The Center for Near Eastern Archaeology at La Sierra University engages and collaborates with local and global communities to foster interest in and develop appreciation for the cultures of the ancient Near East. Accordingly, the Center sponsors excavations in Jordan, and responsibly conserves and displays its artifacts from the Near East in a manner mutually respectful and beneficial to both the

communities from which the artifacts came and the community in which they now reside. As part of an academic institution, it provides educational resources and research opportunities for students, scholars, and the public. By promoting awareness of the past, especially the biblical past, the Center helps construct a better future for religious and secular communities alike.

06/24/2026

There's nothing quite like being back in the field, especially after being away for 4 years. BRAP is back and beyond excited for the season ahead!

Image of Dr. Kent Bramlett looking out over the site the evening before excavation set up begins.
Image of Balu`a's iconic Qasr from the parking area.
PC: F. Ninow

Balu'a Regional Archaeology Project
La Sierra University
Walla Walla University

06/17/2026

Wishing safe travels to all of our BRAP team members as they travel to Jordan for the summer. SAFE TRAVELS!

To follow along on their journey, be sure to check out the weekly newsletter uploader to BRAP Beat tab on the project website. Visit www.brapjordan.org or lasierra.edu/cnea/projects to access the Balu`a Regional Archaeological Project webpages. Be sure to follow BRAP on social media, too!
Facebook: Balu'a Regional Archaeology Project
Instagram:

La Sierra University
Walla Walla University

06/15/2026

CNEA will be closed for the summer beginning today, 15 June, while we are excavating in Jordan. If you have any questions or urgent matters, please reach out to us via email: [email protected]. We will be back in the office in September.

Have a safe and happy summer!

Background image of ancient stone wall. Foreground images of people performing various excavation tasks at Khirbat al-Balu`a.
PC: F. Ninow

La Sierra University Balu'a Regional Archaeology Project

06/12/2026

Congratulations, graduates!
You made it through finals week, now onto graduation weekend!!
Soak in every moment and savor each memory with friends and family as you celebrate all you have accomplished during your time at La Sierra University. We are proud of you and are cheering you on both this weekend and in the years to come!

La Sierra University

06/08/2026

Finals week is here - let's go, Golden Eagles!!

La Sierra University

06/05/2026

Hot of the digital press, volume 14.2 of our 𝘓𝘢 𝘚𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘴 newsletter is now available on our website! (Printed copies should be arriving in the next week.) Head on over to lasierra.edu/cnea/ to read all about the goings-on related to CNEA and archaeology at La Sierra.

La Sierra University Balu'a Regional Archaeology Project

06/01/2026

Here are some science-backed tips for making the most of your study sessions this dead week:

1. Hand-write your notes (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-writing-by-hand-is-better-for-memory-and-learning/)

2. Study in 25-minute session with short, active breaks in between (https://www.todoist.com/productivity-methods/pomodoro-technique)

3. Teach the material to others (https://effectiviology.com/protege-effect-learn-by-teaching/)

4. Use flashcards to quiz yourself (https://www.herzing.edu/blog/do-flashcards-work-college-students)

5. Take active breaks - remember #2? (https://www.pocketprep.com/posts/the-science-of-study-breaks-boost-learning-without-burning-out/)

Utilizing these techniques can help prevent study burn out and will make the most of your study time this week, preparing you to ace your final exams next week! You've got this!

La Sierra University

05/19/2026

Your Fall 2026 era starts here. 🏛️

Explore "Great Discoveries in Archaeology," dig into "Archaeology of the Old Testament," or uncover biblical roots in "Hebrew I." Registration is officially open - secure your seat in the portal today!

La Sierra University

05/12/2026

🚨 JUST PUBLISHED 🚨

The latest MPP volume, 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 - ʿ𝘜𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘳𝘪 11: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 2008 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭-ʿ𝘜𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘳𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 (edited by L G Herr, D R Clark, L T Geraty, and M D Roddy), is now published and available for purchase at eisenbrauns.org! Make sure your library gets their copy today, or order one for your own personal library!

La Sierra University Eisenbrauns

05/07/2026

UCLA student, Jake Hill, learns from Dr. Kent Bramlett about pottery from Khirbat al-Balu`a. The collaboration is part of Jake's ongoing graduate research as he continues to work toward his PhD in archaeology.

Did you know that La Sierra's Center for Near Eastern Archaeology has the largest collection of archaeological research materials from Jordan outside of the country of Jordan? Boasting tens of thousands of artifacts of varying materials over thousands of years, La Sierra is both a great place to pursue a Master's degree in Near Eastern Archaeology and to collaborate on PhD, post-doc, and scholarly-level research initiatives! To learn more about CNEA, visit lasierra.edu/cnea or email us at [email protected].

La Sierra University

Address

4500 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, CA
92505

Telephone

(951) 785-2632

Website

http://lasierra.edu/cnea/

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