Promoting the Archaeology, History,
Environment and Culture of Libya and Northern Africa

The British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies (formerly the Society for Libyan Studies) is a British academic body and charitable organisation, sponsored by the British Academy, which since 1969 has fostered links between British and regional scholars in a wide range of fields including archaeology, history, geography, the natural sciences and linguistics.

BILNAS publishes a Journal, detailed reports on its field projects, and a popular series of books. It also hosts a programme of lectures, seminars and other events in London on a wide range of topics relating to Libyan and northern African culture and heritage which are open to the public.

BILNAS is a Registered UK Charity, no. 259262.

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