University of Chicago (Oriental Institute Museum)

The Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago will upgrade storage conditions for archaeological collections consisting of a range of excavated materials from Megiddo, Israel, and four Nubian sites: Bab Kalabsha, Ballana, Qasr el Wizz, and Qustul. The 2,111 objects range from oversized storage jars to small shell and bone artifacts. Grant funds will be used to purchase museum-quality storage cabinets, heavy-duty industrial pallet racks, and archival packing materials needed for the rehousing. This project will allow the museum to better care for these objects and provide better access for researchers and museum visitors.