Dr. Tomomi Fushiya from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw has received an ALIPH Foundation grant for the project “Irkoni”, dedicated to safeguarding the unique earthen-built heritage of the Sikoot region in northern Sudan. This initiative aims to document historic earthen architecture, collect oral histories and disaster memories, and rehabilitate a pilot […]
A delegation from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW) held a series of meetings in Jordan dedicated to developing academic and cultural cooperation based on archaeological research. One of the key points of the visit, attended by Prof. Artur Obłuski, Prof. UW, Director of the PCMA UW, and Dr. Mariusz […]
The Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of (PCMA UW) invites you to take part in the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of research in Old Dongola – one of the most important archaeological sites in Sudan. This is a unique opportunity not only to summarize the achievements of Polish and Sudanese archaeologists, but also […]
In September, the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW), will host a series of events marking the 60th anniversary of its work in Old Dongola—one of Sudan’s most valuable archaeological sites. The celebrations will be held under the theme: “Old Dongola. Heritage, Community, Archaeology. 60 Years of Sudanese–Polish Cooperation.” The events, […]
The international workshop *Training Course in Digital Archaeology for Early Career Scholars*, organized by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, concluded on 18 April 2025. The course aimed to familiarize early career archaeologists and heritage professionals with state-of-the-art digital tools used in the documentation, analysis, and dissemination of archaeological sites and historical […]
At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Marek Szczepanowski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to the Republic of Cyprus, a meeting of ambassadors of several European Union Member States with Polish archaeologists conducting excavations in the ancient city of Nea Paphos was held at the Paphos Archaeological Park. The event was attended […]
The aim of the international course organized by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW), is to introduce young archaeologists and heritage management specialists to advanced digital tools essential for modern documentation, analysis, and promotion of archaeological sites and historic objects. Young researchers and representatives of academic, educational, and heritage management […]
The PCMA Research Centre in Cairo is hosting a workshop titled “Monitoring Archaeological Sites in Sudan Using Satellite Imagery.” Running from September 22th to 26th, 2024, the workshop is organized by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, and led by Dr. Mariusz Drzewiecki. It brings together 12 archaeologists and specialists from Sudanese […]
“Training Course in Archaeology and Heritage Management for African Scholars”, organized by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology (PCMA) at the University of Warsaw, successfully concluded on 16th September 2024. This comprehensive program ran from 2nd to 15th September, and welcomed young archaeologists and heritage practitioners from Sudan and Ethiopia, providing them with advanced training […]
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the first Sudan Open Day was held in Warsaw. The Sudanese Community in Poland was the primary organizer of this event. During the ceremony, several Polish archaeologists were honored with diplomas, recognizing their extensive work in exploring Sudan’s heritage. Among the recipients were archaeologists from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean […]
The PCMA UW expedition in Soba (Sudan) has recently completed the latest season of fieldwork. Researchers led hands-on training for young professionals in archaeology from Sudanese universities, workshops for experienced researchers from Sudanese institutions, activities in local elementary schools, and research on the role of women in the transmission of histories and customs. Soba is […]
The Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW) is launching a new cultural heritage protection project “Baraka: Revitalization of the Oldest Preserved Mosque at Old Dongola” funded by the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas (ALIPH). The Old Dongola mosque is the oldest preserved mosque in the Republic […]