Department of Archeology

Department of Archaeology and History

The Department of Archaeology and History at Neyshabur University officially commenced its educational and research activities in 1385 (2006–2007) with the recruitment of two distinguished faculty members and the admission of students at the Associate Degree level.

In the following years, with the increase in the number of students and the recruitment of experienced and distinguished faculty members, the department significantly expanded its educational and research activities. In 1388 (2009–2010), the department began admitting students at the Bachelor’s level, and in 1391 (2012–2013), it began admitting students at the Master’s level. This expansion resulted in a number of notable achievements, including research findings resulting from field excavations conducted by students and faculty members.

At present, Archaeology is one of the most popular and attractive undergraduate fields of study at the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of Neyshabur University.

The Archaeological Museum, which houses and preserves research findings obtained through field excavations, is one of the unique facilities available to the department and the Faculty of Literature and Humanities. The department also has an Archaeology Workshop, which provides students and faculty members with facilities for educational and research activities in the field.

Those interested in Archaeology can pursue their studies at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels at Neyshabur University. At the Master’s level, the available specializations include Prehistoric Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, and Islamic Archaeology.

The initial approval for establishing the History program within the Faculty of Literature and Humanities at Neyshabur University was obtained in 1397 (2018–2019). The initial structure of the program was established in Mehr 1397 (September–October 2018) through the recruitment of experienced and specialized faculty members holding the academic ranks of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.

The first cohort of students interested in this field began their studies in the Master’s program in History at Neyshabur University in Mehr 1397 (September–October 2018).

The department seeks to significantly expand its educational and research activities in the coming years by increasing the number of students, recruiting experienced and distinguished faculty members, and developing and equipping the relevant facilities and equipment.