The German Archaeological Institute, the Free University and the Pergamonumseum (Berlin) submit a bid to host the CAA 2007.

Conference Theme: Layers of perception. Advanced technological means to illuminate our past reflect the general theme of the conference. This theme is symbolized by one of the most famous bronze statues of the Antikensammlungen Berlin, the so called Berliner Knabe (Berlin youth) recently analyzed with modern computer based methods. Therefore the Berlin youth symbolizes the dimension of the past and the dimension of modern computer based techniques. The theme is also a description of the general work of the Organizing Committee formed by the German Archaeological Institute, the Center “Antique World” of the Free University and the Pergamonumuseum.

Schedule: We propose that the conference takes place April 2th through April 5^th 2007. The traditional tour program could follow on April 6^th and 7^th.

Location: Berlin is the capital of the federal Republic of Germany. It is one of the most fascinating German towns with a long history, a lot of cultural attractions like museums, concerts, operas, theaters, bars etc.

Conference facilities: The conference can be organized in the Henry Ford Building of the Free University (Berlin). This building has about ten conference rooms with high-speed Internet connections. The opening session can be organised in the ministry of foreign affairs; the receptions will be organized on the museum island in the heart of Berlin

Accommodations and Dining: There are a lot of restaurants and hotels in Berlin. A list will be available for attendees. Standard rooms cost between 20 and 100 Euro. They will be reserved after the CAA 2005. Most of the Hotels are not within an easy walking distance. But Berlin has an excellent metro-system, and it is possible to go to the conference center within 30 minutes.

Travel: Berlin has three airports: Tegel, Temepelhof and Schoenefeld. The most convenient way to arrive is to take a flight to Berlin Tegel. There are cheap flights from all the European destinations. There are also cheap flights from the United States. From Berlin Tegel it is possible to go by bus and metro to the conference center (ca 30 minutes). Berlin is also accessible by trains, bus and car.