The upcoming Nea Paphos Colloquium will be held in Poland to mark the 60th anniversary of archaeological research conducted by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology (PCMA UW) in Paphos (1965–2025). This milestone celebrates the longstanding Polish contribution, representing the longest-running foreign archaeological project on the island of Cyprus, which has led to the establishment of the PCMA UW Research Centre in Cyprus.
The colloquium which will be held on 20–23 May 2025 first in Warsaw, than in Krakow, is co-organized by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, the Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University, the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, Avignon University and HiSoMA (ENS de Lyon).
The conference will cover the chronological scope from the pre-foundation period to the Middle Ages. Topics for presentations include:
- The history of research in Nea Paphos, with a focus on developments since the 1960s
- Architecture and urbanism studies
- Research on material culture
- The city’s water supply and economic history
- Funerary practices and demography
- Connections with Palaepaphos and the surrounding region
Conference Details:
- Dates: 20–23 May 2025
- Venues: Warsaw (20–21 May) and Krakow (22–23 May)
- Participation: Free, with coffee breaks, lunches, two receptions, and transportation between Warsaw and Krakow included
Extended deadline for proposals: 30th November 2024
Submissions should be sent to: neapaphos.colloquium2025@gmail.com
More details can be found in the Call for Papers (PDF)
More about the Nea Paphos Colloquium IV.
The event is funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland for the task: “Internationalization of the results of research conducted by archaeological research centers of the University of Warsaw”, as well as by the Faculty of History of the Jagiellonian University Initiative of Excellence.