| The TFAHR team digging at Vardarski Rid (Gevgelija), Macedonia, in June 2007. Click on photo to enlarge. |
| The TFAHR International Field School at Vardarski Rid, July 2007. Click on photo to enlarge. |
The Texas Foundation For Archaeological & Historical Research was
incorporated in 1985, and has been a tax-exempt organization under Section
501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code since 1988.
The Foundation was established to enable Texas teachers and students to
expand their historical, archaeological and scientific knowledge by providing
opportunities for them to participate in archaeological excavations and
historical study expeditions overseas.
To this end the Foundation has provided for more than 100 trips for Texas
teachers, students and volunteers since 1986 to:
incorporated in 1985, and has been a tax-exempt organization under Section
501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code since 1988.
The Foundation was established to enable Texas teachers and students to
expand their historical, archaeological and scientific knowledge by providing
opportunities for them to participate in archaeological excavations and
historical study expeditions overseas.
To this end the Foundation has provided for more than 100 trips for Texas
teachers, students and volunteers since 1986 to:
 | Israel - excavations at Tel Aphek - Antipatris, Tel 'Ira, Zur Natan, | |
| Pardessiya, and Kohav Yair. | ||
| Bulgaria - excavations at Silistra on the Danube River. | |
| Republic of Macedonia - excavations in the Lower Vardar Valley, | |
| Morodvis, and near Lake Prespa. | ||
| France - survey and excavations at the Abbey of Valmagne. | |
| Study tours for small groups of teachers in Spain, France and Greece. | |
Recent TFAHR-sponsored projects include:
The Texas Foundation for Archaeological & Historical Research
| Archaeological excavations at Vardarski Rid, Gloska Cuka and | |
| Morodvis in the Republic of Macedonia. | ||
| A "mock dig" for fifth graders in the Canyon Lake, Texas area. | |
| An archaeological study tour, open to the public, to central and | |
| eastern Turkey. |
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TFAHR has recently conducted excavations in the Republic of
Macedonia with an international team of students, teachers and
volunteers. A report and photos on the summer 2007 excavations
are now available on this website. TFAHR programs are supported
by donations from individuals and organizations. For information on
how you can contribute to TFAHR projects, please go to the "About
TFAHR" page of this website (click here).
Macedonia with an international team of students, teachers and
volunteers. A report and photos on the summer 2007 excavations
are now available on this website. TFAHR programs are supported
by donations from individuals and organizations. For information on
how you can contribute to TFAHR projects, please go to the "About
TFAHR" page of this website (click here).
| TFAHR Excavations in Macedonia June - July 2007 SEPTEMBER 2007 PUBLICATION SUMMARY REPORT EXCAVATION PHOTOS |
TFAHR has recently published a report on our projects abroad and in the
USA, including:
To view the report, click the PUBLICATIONS button at the top of this page, orclick here.
TFAHR has also begun publishing video slide shows created from content in
our Photo Archive. These videos are available FREE at TFAHR Historic
Images.
USA, including:
| The 2006 and 2007 Excavations in Amphaxitis, Republic of Macedonia. | |
| The TFAHR Photo Archive. | |
| The Tell Ubivis Project (Bringing Archaeology into the Classroom). |
To view the report, click the PUBLICATIONS button at the top of this page, or
TFAHR has also begun publishing video slide shows created from content in
our Photo Archive. These videos are available FREE at TFAHR Historic
Images.
A New Publication from TFAHR
| NEW FROM TFAHR HISTORIC IMAGES FREE Video Slide Shows Newest Postings: The Baptistry of Florence Cities of Vesuvius: Frescoes Cities of Vesuvius: Mosaics From the TFAHR Photo Archive |
| More History and Archaeology Lectures by Dr. Neidinger are available on DVD and CD at Stylus Productions www.stylusproductions.com |
Thank you for visiting the website of The Texas Foundation for
Archaeological and Historical Research (TFAHR).
Archaeological and Historical Research (TFAHR).
| 2008 Excavations in Macedonia CLICK HERE for information |
| NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD FLORENCE MOUNT VESUVIUS THE OTTOMAN TURKISH EMPIRE All orders must be received by 4/29/08 |
| COMING IN OCTOBER A HISTORY OF PARIS A new lecture series in Houston by Dr. William J. Neidinger |