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Khartoum Unit News
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National Science Center grants OPUS 23 and PRELUDIUM 21 for PCMA UW projects in Sudan and Egypt
In the latest edition of the National Science Centre competitions, two projects submitted by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw were selected for funding. Dr. Robert Stark received a grant in the OPUS 23 competition, while Jerzy M. Oleksiak was awarded a PRELUDIUM 21 grant. Dr Robert Stark’s project “Life […]
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ALIPH Foundation grant for roofing the Church of Archangel Raphael in Dongola
The Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW) has received funding from the ALIPH Foundation to preserve a church with valuable wall paintings in Old Dongola, Sudan. ALIPH Foundation supports the protection of cultural heritage in conflict zones. It funds measures to limit the risk of destruction, conserve and restore the heritage […]
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Summary of the 15th International Conference for Nubian Studies at the University of Warsaw
The 15th International Conference for Nubian Studies has come to an end. This scientific event, the largest in this field of research, is held every four years in one of the leading research centers. This year, at the University of Warsaw, it brought together more than 200 participants from nearly 20 countries. Nubia, the subject […]
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15th International Conference for Nubian Studies at the University of Warsaw
The International Conference for Nubian Studies (ICNS) starts this Monday (29 August) at the University of Warsaw. Every four years the ICNS brings together archaeologists, epigraphists, historians, and other scholars working on the ancient and modern history of Sudan and Nubia. This year, the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw (PCMA […]
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“From Faras to Soba” – new book in Open Access
A richly illustrated album presenting the history and results of 60 years of Polish archaeological work in Sudan has been released online in open access. The volume showcases the achievements of Polish Nubiology: the discoveries made by archaeologists, the research of specialists from a variety of sciences, the restoration projects undertaken by art restorers and […]
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Open-air exhibition in Warsaw: From Faras to Soba
An open-air poster exhibition “From Faras to Soba. To the rescue of Sudan’s archaeological heritage” has just opened in Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, in front of the University of Warsaw Museum. It showcases the story and results of 60 years of work by Polish archaeologists and conservators in Sudan. The exhibition will be on display until […]
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Public’s Choice Award for Artur Obłuski’s project
Artur Obłuski’s project received a special mention following an online vote for the the European Research Council’s Public Engagement with Research Award. The project “NAFEER, Working together for the sustainable, heritage-based and community embedded development of Sudan” gained 1301 of 5200 votes. Assist. Prof. Artur Obłuski, head of the UMMA project financed with an ERC […]
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Workshop on latest results of the ERC-funded UMMA project
The team of the project “UMMA – Urban Metamorphosis of the community of a Medieval African capital city” organized a workshop to present the results of the current research at the site in Old Dongola. The project, headed by Assist. Prof. Artur Obłuski, is funded by the European Research Council. It is attended by the […]
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PCMA UW inspires European researchers
Vote for the project “Engaging local community in Sudan to promote archaeological heritage” in the public vote: https://pollunit.com/polls/lhcrptmbiaac9v6i3tobjq?embed=1 Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Innovative approach to archaeological research of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology UW appreciated by the European Research Council. Artur Obłuski, head of the ERC Starting Grant UMMA project implemented at the Polish Centre […]
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Conference “Poles on the Nile 2021-22”: program and registration
The annual conference on Polish archaeological research in Egypt and Sudan will be held on June 20th-22nd. Over the three days of the conference, 30 papers will be delivered, most of which will present latest research results The conference will be held in a hybrid mode, at the UW Department of Archaeology (room 2.12) and […]
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Archaeo-Oriental Studies Seminar: “Old Dongola – bioarchaeological studies”
A seminar by the Archaeo-Oriental Studies Research Group at the University of Warsaw will feature a lecture by Dr. Robert Stark from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw: “Old Dongola – bioarchaeological studies”. Abstract: „Located along the banks of the Nile between the third and fourth cataracts, the site of Old Dongola […]