The Palestine Exploration Fund

The PEF was founded in 1865 and is the oldest organization in the world created specifically for the study of the Levant, the southern portion of which was conventionally known as ‘Palestine’.

PEF Office Hours: We are generally open to visitors Monday to Thursday 11am to 4pm, but please do ring 0207 935 5379 or email execsec@pef.org.uk / collections@pef.org.uk to confirm.

OUR STATEMENT ON THE TRAGEDY UNFOLDING IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL.
The Palestine Exploration Fund has a long history of over 150 years of engagement in the Middle East. We consider ourselves to be a non-political, non-religious, and non-sectarian organisation. Prompted by the dreadful consequences of the present war in Gaza and Israel, our thoughts are with all those whose lives are being torn apart. We deplore and unequivocally condemn the use of violence against all civilian populations and add our voice to those calling for a peaceful resolution of the present conflict. For a more detailed statement regarding Gaza’s cultural heritage and intellectual life, please click here: Download Statement.  

 

ON THE SHORES OF LIBYA AND GAZA: NEW CULTURAL PROTECTION FUND PROJECT
We are privileged to announce that the Palestine Exploration Fund has been awarded a Cultural Protection Fund grant for our project Developing Capacities in Marine Cultural Heritage Management and Protection. Partnering with MarEA, the Alexandria Centre of Maritime Archaeology, Benghazi University and the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, we will be providing training in marine archaeological survey and recording techniques through field and online training to archaeology students and heritage professionals in the Middle East and North Africa, with a focus on Libya and Palestine. Click here  https://www.pef.org.uk/cpf-pef-marea-grant-project-on-the-shores-of-gaza-and-libya/  for more on this project.

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Watch our latest videos on our YouTube channel.  Andrew Lawler’s lecture on Under Jerusalem, and Bashar Tabbah presenting Sacred Architecture: An exploration of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s complex history and landmark

Please note that views expressed at our lectures and events do not necessarily represent the views of the PEF, but are the speaker’s and/or audience’s own.

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