Palestine Association

The Palestine Association, formerly the Syrian Society, was formed in 1805 by William Richard Hamilton to promote the study of the geography, natural history, antiquities and anthropology of Palestine and the surrounding areas, "with a view to the illustration of the Holy Writings. The Palestine Association was the forerunner of the Palestine Exploration Fund, established 60 years later, in 1865.

Palestine Association

The Palestine Association, formerly the Syrian Society, was formed in 1805 by William Richard Hamilton to promote the study of the geography, natural history, antiquities and anthropology of Palestine and the surrounding areas, "with a view to the illustration of the Holy Writings. The Palestine Association was the forerunner of the Palestine Exploration Fund, established 60 years later, in 1865.