Logo for a series of archaeological/anthropological scientific publications

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We are a Center for Ancient Studies in Italy with an international approach who organize courses, congresses, publications and research in archaeology, anthropology and philology.
We need to create a logo for a series of scientific publications on archaeology, anthropology, history and philology of the ancient past of the Near East (i.e. Middle East) and the Mediterranean.
Logos must be clever, not obvious like a pyramid, a trowel or anything like that. We need a serious academic logo that communicates wisdom and antiquity.
Logo must have black and white version but can also have other versions with one or two colors maximum.
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Studies on the Ancient Near East and the Mediterranean
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Requirements
Must have
- Logos must be clever, not obvious like a pyramid, a trowel or anything like that. We need a serious academic logo that communicates wisdom and antiquity.
- Logo must have black and white version but can also have other versions with one or two colors maximum.
Nice to have
- More graphics (flat design or elegant illustration, we like both) and less fonts (although important but must not be dominant).