The journal Altorientalischen Forschungen publishes original research on the history and culture of the Ancient Near East as well as exchanges with neighboring regions such as Central Asia, Egypt and the Aegean. Philological and archaeological (including art historical) investigations are equally welcomed.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Cultural StudiesQ2
HistoryQ2
Linguistics and LanguageQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
HistoryCultural StudiesLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ancient Near East HistoryLinguistics and language evolutionAncient Egypt and ArchaeologyEurasian Exchange NetworksArchaeology and Historical StudiesLinguistics and Cultural StudiesHistorical, Religious, and Philosophical StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesAncient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryHistorical and Linguistic Studies