EXCAVATE A LATE ANTIQUE CITY

Duration: 20 days (on-site, intensive)
Dates: July 5 - July 24, 2026
Language: English
Location: Chomakovtsi, North Bulgaria (See on the map)
Price: € 1,983
Places availble: 6

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Project Scope

The Late Antique Field School 2026 provides participants with an immersive introduction to professional archaeological practice. Designed for university students, early-career researchers, and motivated enthusiasts, the program combines rigorous field training with a structured curriculum of laboratory work, digital workshops and excursions.

Over the course of 20 days, participants engage in 15 full days of excavation, receiving methodical instruction in stratigraphic excavation, single-context recording, technical drawing, leveling, finds processing, and interpretive reasoning in the field. These practical components are reinforced by afternoon modules devoted to archaeological illustration, small-finds analysis, and digital documentation using QGIS, Adobe Photoshop and related tools.

By the culmination of the course, each participant will have acquired a solid grounding in archaeological field methods, complemented by a refined appreciation of the interpretive, analytical and technical skills that underpin contemporary archaeological research.

WORKING WITH MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

Duration: 14 days (on-site, intensive)
Dates: August 16 - August 29, 2026
Format: Practical, immersive, in-person training
Language: English
Location: Mezdra, Northwestern Bulgaria (See on the map)
Price: €2,125 per participant (all-inclusive)
Places availble: 4

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Project Scope

This 15-day hands-on training course offers a unique opportunity to work directly with museum collections in a real museum environment in Northwestern Bulgaria. Participants will gain practical experience in collection documentation, exhibition development, and the preparation of promotional materials, guided by experienced museum professionals.

The programme combines intensive practice with professional standards, providing an immersive learning experience that covers the full workflow of museum collection work—from object handling and cataloguing to public presentation. All accommodation, meals, and local logistics are included, allowing participants to fully focus on learning and professional development.