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, focused on the history and archaeology of the

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. The CEHAO has many periodical publications. The center's flagship is

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(ANEM). Finally,

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, biblical scholars René Krüger and Pablo Andiñach, and archaeologist Amir Gorzalczany are researchers in the CEHAO.

Directors

* Roxana Flammini (2002-2011, 2017) * Juan Manuel Tebes (2012-2016 and since 2018)

Researchers

* René Krüger * Pablo Andiñach * Amir Gorzalczany

References

External links

''CEHAO'' Webpage

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