Who We Are

ICAZ is a nonprofit organization formed around the following goals:

• To develop and stimulate archaeozoological research,
• To strengthen cooperation among archaeozoologists,
• To foster cooperation with archaeologists and scientists working in related fields, and
• To promote high ethical and scientific standards for archaeozoological work.

ICAZ accomplishes these goals by:

• Sponsoring major international conferences every four years,
• Sponsoring smaller focused symposia of the elected International Committee every four years,
• Recognizing a number of active Working Groups which often hold their own meetings,
• Disseminating information about upcoming events of interest to archaeozoologists,
• Distributing a biannual newsletter, and
• Providing an interactive website.

To join ICAZ, please fill out and mail in our membership form.