Bones of the Past: an Introduction to Zooarchaeology, Bulgaria 2026 (Balkan Heritage Field School)
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
The workshop “ Bones of the Past: An Introduction to Zooarchaeology” will be hosted by the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia, Bulgaria. It provides a great opportunity for students to gain basic knowledge and hands-on experience in the identification and analysis of animal bones. During the project, participants will work with osteological materials from the museum collection. By the end of the workshop, the participants will: Gain basic knowledge of mammalian osteology, focusing speci
| Country | Bulgaria |
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| Region | National Museum Of Natural History, Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Period | Unknown, ask the project |
| Dates / season | June 28 - July 11, 2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | May 29, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | New Bulgarian University grants 3 ECTS credits for attending the field school. Transcripts of Records (ToR) are available upon request for an additional tuition fee |
| Accommodation | The reimbursement fee does not include accommodation and meals except the coffee breaks during the workshop. Sofia is a tourist city, so you can easily find different kinds of accommodation depending on your budget. If anyone needs assistance finding stable accommodation, feel free to reach out to |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.