About the Journal

Siyāq & Ansāq Journal for Historical and Human Studies is a biannual, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Libyan Historical Society. The journal is dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research in history, archaeology, cultural heritage, anthropology, and related humanities disciplines, with a primary focus on Libya, the Maghreb, the Mediterranean, and the wider Arab and African regions.

The journal’s identity revolves around two core concepts: "Siyāq" (Context)—representing the temporal, spatial, and environmental frameworks of historical events—and "Ansāq" (Structures/Patterns)—referring to the underlying intellectual, social, and institutional frameworks that shape human civilization.

- Vision

To be a leading, universally recognized academic reference in historical and human sciences, advancing scholarly discourse through critical methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and the re-examination of historical narratives within global academic standards.

-Mission

To elevate historical and humanistic research by providing a rigorous, transparent, and ethical publication environment. The journal aims to foster critical inquiry, textual and archival critique, and the deep analysis of cultural and social phenomena to preserve and enrich national and global cultural memory.

-Aims & Scope

The journal accepts original research articles, critical reviews, and primary document edits in Arabic, English, and French across the following domains:

  • Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary History: Focus on North African, Mediterranean, Islamic, and regional histories.

  • Archaeology & Cultural Heritage: Studies on material and immaterial heritage, excavation reports, and preservation.

  • Manuscript Editing & Archival Studies: Critical edition of rare manuscripts, analysis of official registries, and archival research.

  • Historical Sociology & Anthropology: Investigation of social transformations, tribal structures, and demographic shifts over time.

  • Historiography & Philosophy of Humanities: Epistemological studies, critical analysis of historical methods, and the evolution of human thought.