News
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Archaeo-Oriental Studies Seminar: History – to whom does it belong?
On November 4th, the upcoming seminar of the Archaeo-Oriental Studies program will be held again in a new format. During the seminar, titled “History – to whom does it belong?” issues related to the past and its testimonies will be discussed: who they belong to, who should investigate them, and on what principles. The seminar […]
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Michał Kobusiewicz (1939–2024)
It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the passing of Professor Michał Kobusiewicz, PhD, on October 21st. A distinguished scholar in prehistoric archaeology, he was closely associated for many years with the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Warsaw, serving as a member of its Scientific Council […]
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Stefan Jakobielski (1937–2024)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Stefan Jakobielski, epigrapher and archaeologist, one of the pioneers of Nubian studies and a true treasure trove of knowledge on the history of Polish Mediterranean archaeology. His connection to Polish Mediterranean archaeology was not merely one of involvement—he was one of its co-creators from the very beginning, […]
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New discoveries by the Gonio–Apsaros Polish–Georgian Expedition (2024)
The 2024 excavation season at the Roman fort of Apsaros (Georgia) ran from mid-May to the end of July. During this period, a Polish-Georgian archaeological expedition led by Assoc. Prof. Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski (Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw – PCMA UW) and Dr. Lasha Aslanishvili (Cultural Heritage Preservation Agency of Ajara) made new […]
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PCMA Seminars resume with Pot Talks series
After a summer break, the PCMA Seminars have resumed. This year, the seminars will continue the thematic series, “Pot Talks – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Ceramics from Africa and Beyond.” The “Pot Talks” sessions will take place on the last Thursday of each month, at least through January. The first lecture will be delivered by […]
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PCMA UW has moved to a new location
As of October 9, 2024, the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW), has relocated to a new address: ul. Tyniecka 15/17, 02-630 Warsaw. Our new office is situated in a university building in Upper Mokotów, close to the Wierzbno metro station. Office hours and phone numbers remain the same. We look […]
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Invitation: Winter School in the Papyrology and Archaeology of the Fayum
“Texts and Their Landscape: International Winter School in the Papyrology and Archaeology of the Fayum” invites applicants for the course, which will take place in Fayum from 8–16 February 2025. This event is hosted by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology Research Centre in Cairo. This winter school, held in the Fayum, will provide an introduction […]
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Artur Obłuski reappointed as PCMA UW Director
On October 4th, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the Rector of the University of Warsaw, presented appointment letters to the Vice-Deans for Student Affairs, unit directors, and directors of education for the 2024–2028 term. Assoc. Prof. Artur Obłuski was reappointed as the Director of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology (PCMA). Assoc. Prof. Artur Obłuski served […]
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Archaeo-Oriental Studies Seminars in a new format
This academic year, the Archaeo-Oriental Studies Seminar will adopt a new format. The first session in this updated series will take place on Monday, October 7th, at 3 pm. The seminar will focus on exploring the term “Orient(alist).” Starting this year, the meetings will feature a discussion focused on a single topic. The discussion will […]