The Oriental Institute is a research organization and museum devoted to the study of the ancient Near East. Founded in 1919 by James Henry Breasted, the Institute, a part of the University of Chicago, is an internationally recognized pioneer in the archaeology, philology, and history of early Near Eastern civilizations.
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Interview with John Larson for the Oriental Institute Oral History Project ![]()
Interview with Robert Biggs for the Oriental Institute Oral History Project





