Studies in Mediterranean Archaeology (SIMA):

Over 60 years of publishing activity

Paul Åströms förlag was founded in Sweden by Professor Paul Åström in 1962 to publish monographs on Mediterranean archaeology. Over 60 years later, the series Studies in Mediterranean Archaeology (SIMA) comprises over 150 monographs covering a broad range of topics. In addition, over 190 titles have been published in the parallel series, Studies in Mediterranean Archaeology and Literature Pocket-books (now referred to as the PB series) (SIMA PB).

Following Paul Åström’s death in 2008, the publishing company was re-established as Astrom Editions. In honour of Paul’s major contribution to archaeology, the publishing activity continues with a focus on high scientific standards and high-quality production. Astrom Editions is managed by Dr Lennart Åström and the two SIMA monograph series are edited by Dr Jennifer Webb and Emeritus Professor David Frankel from La Trobe University (Melbourne, Australia), with the assistance of an Editorial Board of international scholars.

Studies in Mediterranean Archaeology publishes monographs on the archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean world from Palaeolithic to Roman times. It provides an important outlet for the publication of primary archaeological data, particularly excavation reports, as well as conference proceedings, festschrift volumes and dissertations. While the primary focus is on research carried out in or related to Cyprus, other areas of the Eastern Mediterranean, including Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Turkey, are included within its scope.

Both SIMA and SIMA PB volumes are primarily published in English. The SIMA series (also referred to as the M series) is principally dedicated to the publication of primary data, while conference proceedings and dissertations may appear in the SIMA PB series.