In 2025, the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology Research Centre in Cairo joined an ongoing collaboration between the Institut français d’archéologie orientale (Ifao) and the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo (DAIK), to co-organize the seminar series “Exploring Egypt: Histories and Historiographies. This collaboration also welcomed the participation of the Centro Archeologico Italiano (CAI), and the […]
In 2025, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of archaeological research conducted by the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw (PCMA UW) at Nea Paphos, Cyprus. To mark this occasion, a series of scholarly and outreach events will be organized, including an international conference dedicated to Nea Paphos and an exhibition showcasing […]
During the upcoming PCMA seminar, Mateusz Iskra (PCMA UW) and Hasmik Simonyan (Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia/ „Service For The Protection Of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-reservations”) will deliver a presentation: Renewed Excavations at Argishtikhinili: Results of the First Season of the Armenian-Polish Archaeological Expedition. Abstract: In October 2024, […]
May this special Holiday Season bring you moments of rest, joy among loved ones, and inspiration for the year ahead. In the New Year 2025, we wish you unwavering curiosity in exploring the world and passion in embracing new challenges.
In December 2024, the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW) underwent a structural reorganization. By decree of the PCMA UW Director, seven new departments have been established. In the term 2024–2028, the newly appointed department heads will be: Department of African Studies – Head: Dr. Maciej Wyżgoł Department of Conservation and […]
Between December 13th and 18th, elections were held for the Academic Council of the Discipline of Archaeology. All m,andates in the group of academic teachers holding the title of professor or habilitated doctor were filled. However, it was not possible to elect all members of the council in the group of other academic teachers. Therefore, […]
The fourth edition of the “Archaeo-Oriental Studies” competition for research projects combining Oriental Studies and archaeology has been resolved. Dr. Dorota Dzierzbicka (PCMA UW) and Dr. Daria Elagina (University of Hamburg / University of Münster) have been awarded a grant for research on Ethiopian manuscripts. Their project: “Paper Trails. Identification of Watermarks on the Paper of Ethiopian […]
Dr. Mariusz Drzewiecki has been appointed by the Rector of the University of Warsaw, Prof. Dr. Alojzy Z. Nowak, as Deputy Director for Research at the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw. Dr. Drzewiecki has been associated with PCMA UW for several years. Since 2018, he has been emloyed as an adjunct, while […]
The results of the 27th OPUS grant competition held by the National Science Centre (NCN) have been announced. Among the funded projects is one led by Prof. Piotr Bieliński from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw (PCMA UW), titled “Rises and Falls: Dynamics and Mechanisms of Settlement Development and Collapses in the Mountains […]
The next PCMA Seminar is scheduled for December 12, featuring a presentation by Dr. Magdalena Łaptaś (IHS UKSW): “An Apostle, Jesus, Pilate or the Virgin Mary? A New Identification of Two Wall Paintings from the Faras Cathedral.” Abstract: „In 2017, a comprehensive catalogue of wall paintings from the Faras Cathedral was published by Stefan Jakobielski, Magdalena Łaptaś, […]
The events marking the conclusion of the Tunisian-Polish research project at the Musti archaeological site in Tunisia are set to begin. On this occasion, an international conference titled “Autour de Musti. Présentation de chantiers archéologiques en cours” and an exhibition “Musti à travers les âges. Chroniques d’une ville africaine au cœur du monde méditerranéen” will […]
In the thirteenth edition of the Small Grants program by Center for Research on Ancient Civilizations of the University of Warsaw (CRAC), funding was awarded to ten projects. Among them was a topic submitted by Assoc. Prof. Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski: “Ceramic building materials marked with military stamps in Tyras – import or local production?“ The research […]