“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 to the region in the Ptolemaic, Roman, and Byzantine periods through a study of the archaeological context of papyrological texts. Seminars, lectures, and participant presentations will focus on the Fayum as an ancient landscape and illuminate the textual evidence from the ancient villages, while site tours will introduce students to the settlements themselves.
We welcome applications from graduate students and early career scholars in Greek, Demotic, and/or Arabic Papyrology. We will also consider applications from students of archaeology and other fields, as long as they have research interests in ancient texts. A solid command of Ancient Greek is a requirement for all applicants. Preference will be given to applicants who have not visited Fayum.
The school is free, but participants are expected to cover their travel expenses to and from Cairo. The number of places is limited to 10–12. The language of instruction is English. The arrival date is 8 February, and the departure is on 16 February.
Applications should contain:
1. a short motivation letter
2. curriculum vitae
3. two references: names and email addresses of instructors or advisors
Applications and queries should be sent to:
Prof. Maria Nowak (Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw)
m.nowak@wpia.uw.edu.pl
The deadline for the submission of applications is 1 November, 2024. Successful applicants will be informed by the middle of November.
Organizers:
W. Graham Claytor, University of Warsaw
Dorota Dzierzbicka, University of Warsaw
Maria Nowak, University of Warsaw
Haytham Qandeil, Ain Shams University
Cornelia Römer, DAI Cairo/University of Vienna