# Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology

> research institute in Catalonia

**Wikidata**: [Q11926706](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11926706)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/catalan-institute-of-classical-archaeology

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary purpose of the Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology?
A: As a research institute, its sole purpose is to conduct research in its designated fields. Unlike universities, it does not typically grant degrees or provide undergraduate education, focusing instead on generating new knowledge.

### Q: Who oversees or manages the ICAC?
A: The institute is part of the CERCA Institute and the Catalan Association of Research Centres. It was founded by the Generalitat of Catalonia and Rovira i Virgili University, and its current director is Josep M. Palet i Martínez.

### Q: What specific areas of study does the ICAC focus on?
A: Its designated fields of work include archaeological science, culture, paleoenvironment, and heritage.

### Q: Where is the Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology located?
A: It is headquartered in Tarragona, Spain, at Plaça d'en Rovellat, s/n, postal code 43003.

## Why It Matters
The Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology serves as a dedicated engine for discovery in the fields of archaeology and heritage. By concentrating resources and talent purely on investigation, free from the teaching obligations typical of universities, the institute accelerates breakthroughs in understanding classical antiquity and the paleoenvironment. It provides a space where scientists can pursue long-term, high-risk research, contributing critical infrastructure for advancing human knowledge and preserving cultural history. As part of the CERCA network, it plays a vital role in the research landscape of Catalonia and Spain.

## Notable For
-   Being a CERCA Institute, part of the Catalan Association of Research Centres.
-   Exclusive dedication to research in archaeological science, culture, paleoenvironment, and heritage, distinct from university departments.
-   Having multiple international identifiers, including ROR ID, GRID ID, ISNI, and VIAF.
-   Multilingual web presence (Catalan, Spanish, English) and social media engagement.

## Body
The Catalan Institute of Classical Archaeology (ICAC) operates as a specialized entity for generating new knowledge through systematic investigation.

### Identity and Mission
Classified as a **research institute**, the ICAC is an organization whose primary purpose is research. It is distinct from universities and companies, existing specifically to conduct investigation rather than balancing research with teaching or commercial goals. Its stated fields of work include **archaeological science**, **culture**, **paleoenvironment**, and **heritage**.

### Organizational Structure and Affiliations
The institute was founded in **2000** by the **Generalitat of Catalonia** and **Rovira i Virgili University**. It operates as part of the **CERCA Institute** and is a member of the **Catalan Association of Research Centres**. Its parent organizations are listed as the **Autonomous University of Barcelona** and **Rovira i Virgili University**. The current director is **Josep M. Palet i Martínez**.

### Location and Contact
The ICAC is headquartered in **Tarragona**, **Spain**. Its precise coordinates are latitude 41.11767777777778 and longitude 1.259097222222222. The physical address is **Plaça d'en Rovellat, s/n**, with the postal code **43003**.

**Contact Details:**
-   **Phone:** +34-977-24-91-33
-   **Fax:** +34-977-22-44-01
-   **Email:** info@icac.cat
-   **Website:** http://www.icac.cat/ (Available in Catalan, Spanish, and English)
-   **Web Feed:** http://feeds.feedburner.com/icac-actualitat

### Digital Presence and Identifiers
The institute maintains a digital footprint across various platforms and knowledge bases.

**Social Media:**
-   **Twitter:** @ICAC_cat
-   **LinkedIn:** institut-catal-d'arqueologia-cl-ssica-icac-

**Academic and Library Identifiers:**
-   **ISNI:** 0000000121843742
-   **GND ID:** 1087188229
-   **ROR ID:** 04nwrc387
-   **GRID ID:** grid.466756.0
-   **VIAF ID:** 150593199
-   **Ringgold ID:** 504637
-   **Library of Congress Authority ID:** no2007099554
-   **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID:** 15803384n
-   **EU VAT Number:** ESS4300033J
-   **EU Participant Identification Code:** 998317696
-   **CANTIC ID:** 981058508981606706

### Visuals
The institute's visual representation includes a logo available via Wikimedia Commons and an image of its facilities. The commons category is "Institut Català d'Arqueologia Clàssica".

## References

1. GRID Release 2017-01-10
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Integrated Authority File
4. Library of Congress Authorities
5. BnF authorities
6. IdRef
7. [Source](https://cerca.cat/c/icac/)
8. [Source](https://www.acer-catalunya.org/entidades.php)
9. datos.bne.es
10. [Source](https://icac.cat/en/who-are-we/greetings-from-the-director/)
11. GRID