Machakhela Archaeology Project
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.
This year the Machakhela Project will be conducting archaeological surveys and excavations. Volunteers can sign up for just one or both of these. The archaeological survey will take place right after the excavation and is meant to find other potential excavation sites, gather information about the population in Machakhela during different periods and survey a string of castles built to monitor and protect the trade routes that linked the Black Sea to the Silk Road. The survey will involve: Docum
| Country | Georgia |
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| Region | Machakhela, Adjara, Georgia |
| Period | 10th-18th century AD |
| Dates / season | Excavation August 3rd-August 14th /Survey: July 26th-August 1 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School, Volunteer |
| Application deadline | August 1, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | No |
| Accommodation | Lodging and 2 meals a day are provided in the costs. The lodging will be at the Malakmadze guest house in the Machakhela National Park. There are shared rooms although a couple private rooms are available at an additional cost. This area is a beautiful area with a waterfall 2 minutes walk from the |
| 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.