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 next meeting in the “Pot Talks” series will feature a presentation by Prof. Dr. Julia Budka (University of Munich): “Settlement ceramics & social practices in urban and rural Bronze Age Nubia: Some results from the ERC Diverse Nile Project”. Abstract: Recent advances in the last few decades have considerably improved our knowledge of the pottery […]
On November 4th, the upcoming seminar of the Archaeo-Oriental Studies program will be held again in a new format. During the seminar, titled “History – to whom does it belong?” issues related to the past and its testimonies will be discussed: who they belong to, who should investigate them, and on what principles. The seminar […]
It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the passing of Professor Michał Kobusiewicz, PhD, on October 21st. A distinguished scholar in prehistoric archaeology, he was closely associated for many years with the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Warsaw, serving as a member of its Scientific Council […]
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Stefan Jakobielski, epigrapher and archaeologist, one of the pioneers of Nubian studies and a true treasure trove of knowledge on the history of Polish Mediterranean archaeology. His connection to Polish Mediterranean archaeology was not merely one of involvement—he was one of its co-creators from the very beginning, […]
The 2024 excavation season at the Roman fort of Apsaros (Georgia) ran from mid-May to the end of July. During this period, a Polish-Georgian archaeological expedition led by Assoc. Prof. Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski (Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw – PCMA UW) and Dr. Lasha Aslanishvili (Cultural Heritage Preservation Agency of Ajara) made new […]
After a summer break, the PCMA Seminars have resumed. This year, the seminars will continue the thematic series, “Pot Talks – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Ceramics from Africa and Beyond.” The “Pot Talks” sessions will take place on the last Thursday of each month, at least through January. The first lecture will be delivered by […]
As of October 9, 2024, the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW), has relocated to a new address: ul. Tyniecka 15/17, 02-630 Warsaw. Our new office is situated in a university building in Upper Mokotów, close to the Wierzbno metro station. Office hours and phone numbers remain the same. We look […]
“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 […]
On October 4th, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the Rector of the University of Warsaw, presented appointment letters to the Vice-Deans for Student Affairs, unit directors, and directors of education for the 2024–2028 term. Assoc. Prof. Artur Obłuski was reappointed as the Director of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology (PCMA). Assoc. Prof. Artur Obłuski served […]
This academic year, the Archaeo-Oriental Studies Seminar will adopt a new format. The first session in this updated series will take place on Monday, October 7th, at 3 pm. The seminar will focus on exploring the term “Orient(alist).” Starting this year, the meetings will feature a discussion focused on a single topic. The discussion will […]
The 26th Limes Congress, the world’s largest conference dedicated to the study of the Roman Empire’s frontiers, was held in Batumi, Georgia, bringing together scholars from across the globe. This prestigious event, held from September 8-14, 2024, marked the first time the congress was hosted in Georgia. The event’s organization was particularly noteworthy, as for […]