On May 18–19, 2026, Cairo will host the Symposium of the International Academy of Prehistory and Protohistory (AIPP), a prestigious scientific gathering dedicated to the latest research on human history from its origins to the end of the Iron Age.
Founded in Paris in 2021, the International Academy of Prehistory and Protohistory (AIPP) is a global scientific organization established to advance research in prehistory and protohistory while strengthening the representation of these disciplines within the international academic community. The Academy brings together leading scholars from around the world and organizes annual symposia showcasing current research and institutional activities.
This year’s presentations will focus on two main themes:
- Interdisciplinary approaches as the main strategic tool in current pre- and protohistorical research
- Archaeology in danger: causes, resilience and prospects
The symposium will gather leading researchers in Paleolithic archaeology and paleosciences to discuss new discoveries, innovative methodologies, and emerging perspectives on early human history.
The event is coorganized by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Centro Archeologico Italiano and the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, at the initiative of Prof. Barbara E. Barich (Sapienza University of Rome – ISMEO) and Prof. Jacek Kabaciński (Polish Academy of Sciences).
Event venues:
- May 18 (Monday): Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Centro Archeologico Italiano, Cairo
- May 19 (Tuesday): Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, Heliopolis, Cairo.
Program: AIPP Symposium and GA Program-Cairo 2026
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Particpants of the Symposium of the International Academy of Prehistory and Protohistory in May 2026 in Cairo (Photo Michał Kosiński/PCMA UW) -
Particpants of the Symposium of the International Academy of Prehistory and Protohistory in May 2026 in Cairo (Photo Michał Kosiński/PCMA UW)
