Draft:National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage

The National Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Heritage (French: Institut National des Sciences de l'Archéologie et du Patrimoine) is an institute affiliated with the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication of Morocco, specialized in research and training in the fields of archaeology and heritage. Although the institute is a higher education institution, according to the reorganization decree published in the official gazette number 5994 issued on November 10, 2011, it is not affiliated with universities.

The institute is managed by a Director-General appointed by the relevant government authority in charge of culture, assisted by two directors proposed by the governmental body responsible for culture. One of them is responsible for pedagogical and research affairs, while the other is in charge of training and internships. Additionally, there is a general secretary and an institute council comprising professors, administrators, technicians, elected students, and external figures.

Mission
Assignments at the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Sciences encompass a range of responsibilities primarily focused on training in archaeology, anthropology, heritage sciences, and associated fields. This includes organizing seminars, conferences, and studies within its specialization, as well as issuing certificates to successful candidates.

Cycles and options
The study at the institute is divided into three streams: Basic Diploma, Master, Specialized Master, Doctorate,  As for the divisions in the Higher Institute of Archeology and Heritage Sciences, they are: Division of Prehistoric Archeology, Division of Pre-Islamic Archeology, Division of Islamic Period Archeology, Division of Anthropology and Museology, Division of Historical Monuments, Sites, and Measuring the Age of Antiquities.