The American Center of Research (ACOR) is an international, nonprofit academic institution whose mission is advancing knowledge of Jordan and the interconnected region, past and present. Its origin was grounded in the humanities, having been established in 1968 by archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians as a permanent base of operations to support research in the region. The American Cente
r facilitates the acquisition of knowledge through research and dialogue with an extensive library, archives, and residential facilities in Amman and with international fellowship and scholarship programs. We do so through knowledge sharing, including by offering lectures, digital resources, publications, workshops and training programs, archaeological research, facilitating the work of others, cultural heritage preservation, and a variety of interdisciplinary initiatives. The American Center serves as a conduit for cultural exchange among students, scholars, professionals, and the public in Jordan, the region, and beyond. We acknowledge the fundamental interconnectivity of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, economic development, education, and the environment across the region, and we engage in these fields
The American Center is a nonprofit academic organization registered with the government of Jordan and as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization by the United States Internal Revenue Service. ACOR is supported by grants, contributions from foundations, corporations, and individuals as well as by ACOR endowments. Learn more about our programs and publications at acorjordan.org
