The Royal Academy of Archaeology of Belgium (French: Académie Royale d'Archéologie de Belgique, Dutch: Koninklijke Academie voor Oudheidkunde van België), founded in 1842, is a learned society in Belgium that works to promote research and education in the fields of archaeology and art history. In a federal country with most powers devolved to the regions and communities, it is one of the few cultural institutions operating at a federal level.[1] Long established in the Royal Museums of Art and History, since 2009 it has met in the Academy Palace.[2]

Publications

The academy publishes or has published:

  • Annales de l'Académie royale d'Archéologie de Belgique (1843–1930)
  • Bulletin de l'Académie royale d'Archéologie de Belgique (1868–1930)
  • Revue belge d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de l'Art / Belgisch Tijdschrift voor Oudheidkunde en Kunstgeschiedenis (1931–)

Presidents

The first president of the academy was Joseph de Kerckhove.

References

  1. J. Vander Auwera, "Bridging the gap: The Royal Academy of Archeology of Belgium as a symbol of unity in a complicated country", Proceedings Antiquaries of London, Tercentary Colloquium, London, Burlington House, 2008.
  2. "The Royal Academy of Archaeology of Belgium". acad.be. Royal Academy of Archaeology of Belgium.
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