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Journal of Islamic ArchaeologyEditor: Bethany J. Walker, University of BonnJournal of Islamic Archaeology is the only journal devoted to the field of Islamic archaeology on a global scale. In the context of this journal, ‘Islamic archaeology’ refers neither to a specific time period, nor to a particular geographical region, as Islam is global and the center of the ‘Islamic world’ has shifted many times over the centuries. It is not defined by a single methodology or theoretical construct (for example; it is not the ‘Islamic’ equivalent of ‘Biblical archaeology’, with an emphasis on the study of places and peoples mentioned in religious texts). The term refers to the archaeological study of Islamic societies, polities, and communities, wherever they are found. It may be considered a type of ‘historical’  archaeology, in which the study of historically (textually) known societies can be studied through a combination of ‘texts and tell’.The journal is being launched at a time where there has never been such interest among both scholars and the informed public alike in the archaeology of Islamic societies. Islamic archaeology courses are being offered in conjunction with Middle East Studies and Islamic art history at universities throughout North America and Europe, and comprise a field of specialization in archaeology departments in the Middle East. Journal of Islamic Archaeology exists to serve a rapidly growing readership in the field.The range of topics invited for the journal is wide, including not only field and ceramic reports, but also studies from other disciplines that are of direct relevance to Islamic archaeology, such as historical geography, art history, history, numismatics, ethnography, and environmental studies.Themed issues are anticipated and the Editor welcomes suggestions for these.Editorial Board Kamal Abdulfattah, Birzeit University, Palestinian Territory, OccupiedJosé Carvajal, University of Sheffield, UKKatia Cytryn-Silverman, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IsraelSylvie Denoix, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, FranceAsa Eger, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, USAIbolya Gerelyes, Hungarian National Museum, HungaryMichael Given, University of Glasgow, UKStefan Heidemann, University of Hamburg, GermanyTimothy Insoll, University of Manchester, UKDerek Kennet, Durham University, UKLorenz Korn, University of Bamberg, GermanyStephen McPhillips, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkStéphane Pradines, Aga Khan University London, UKArlene Miller Rosen, University of Texas at Austin, USACristina Tonghini, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, ItalyAlan Walmsley, University of Copenhagen, DenmarkDonald Whitcomb, University of Chicago, USACall for Papers Journal of Islamic Archaeology considers submissions from both established scholars and research students. For more information, visit the journal’s home page online.Subscriptions For more information, to view the full range of subscriptions available and to subscribe to Journal of Islamic Archaeology, visit the journal’s home page online.2 issues per year ISSN 2051-9710 (print) / ISSN 2051-9729 (online)For subscription rates and submission guidelines, visit the journal online: &#60;http://www.equinoxpub.com/JIA&#62;