Welcome to the ICAZ Website

The International Council for Archaeozoology (ICAZ) is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting archaeozoological research of the highest scientific standards and fostering communication among the international community of archaeozoologists.

ICAZ members number more than 550 individuals from 58 countries around the world—all with the common interest of understanding past relationships between humans and animals. Institutional affiliations of ICAZ members range from colleges and universities to government agencies, research institutions, museums, and private firms. ICAZ also encourages student participation in the organization.

For more information about ICAZ, check out our website.

The ICAZ 2006 International Conference was held in México City, México, on August 23-28, 2006. Conference details are available online at: http://www.alexandriaarchive.org/bonecommons/icaz2006/ View the results of the ICAZ 2006 Poster Competition online. Prizes awarded in two categories (student and open) totaled $1,500!