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  • PCMA Seminar: “The Hathor Project. Results of an archaeological investigation in the Temple of Hatshepsut”

    During the upcoming PCMA Seminar, in the “Current research at Deir el-Bahari” series, Dr. Patryk Chudzik (PCMA UW) will present a lecture: “The Hathor Project: Results of an Archaeological Investigation in the Temple of Hatshepsut.” Abstract: At the end of 2020, the Polish-Egyptian expedition to Deir el-Bahari initiated a new project in the temple of Hatshepsut, focusing […]

  • Habilitation degree for Urszula Wicenciak-Núñez

    We are pleased to announce that Dr Urszula Wicenciak-Núñez has been awarded the degree of doktor habilitowany (postdoctoral degree). The decision was made by the Council of the Discipline of Archaeology at the University of Warsaw on April 9, 2025. Dr habil. Urszula Wicenciak-Núñez specializes in the archaeology of the Levant from the Iron Age through […]

  • Training Course in Digital Archaeology for Early Career Scholars starts at PCMA UW

    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 […]

  • Agreement signed for new PCMA UW project in Armenia

    The Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw has signed an agreement for a new research project at the early medieval site of Zvartnots in Armenia. This is one of the most important archaeological complexes in the country and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The agreement for joint excavations between the PCMA UW and […]

  • The PCMA UW strengthens its collaboration with Armenia

    In late March of this year, a delegation from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw visited Armenia. The visit was aimed at strengthening the cooperation between the PCMA UW and Armenian institutions. The delegation, led by Prof. Artur Obłuski, PCMA UW Director, held a series of meetings, including with dr […]

  • Dr. Mariusz Gwiazda receives Rector’s Distinction

    On April 2, a ceremony at Kazimierzowski Palace marked the presentation of the Rector’s Distinctions of the University of Warsaw. Among this year’s recipients was Dr. Mariusz Gwiazda from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Warsaw. The Rector’s Distinctions are awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions, including groundbreaking research and innovative […]

  • New PCMA UW Board

    The new Board of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, has been appointed for the 2025–2028 term. Prof. Piotr Bieliński was elected as the Head of the Board. The Board comprises twelve members, including representatives of other academic institutions: Prof. Krzysztof Ciałowicz (Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University in Krakow), Prof. Piotr Dyczek (Director […]

  • PCMA Seminar: Current research at Deir el-Bahari

    In the coming months, the PCMA Seminars will focus on recent research of the Polish-Egyptian Archaeological and Conservation Expedition to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. The first lecture in the “Current research at Deir el-Bahari” series will be “Preliminary conservation research in the Lower Anubis Shrine of the Hatshepsut temple at Deir el-Bahari” presented by Monika […]

  • Guest lecture by Prof. Rönnby: Deep-Sea Archaeology in the Black Sea

    On April 10th we will host Prof. Johan Rönnby (Maritime Archaeological Research Institute, Södertörn University), who will deliver a guest lecture: “Deep-Sea Archaeology in the Black Sea”. The lecture will present the unique shipwrecks that were recently found in the Black Sea in connection with a large international marine archaeological expedition. With the help of […]