Underwater Archaeology in the Black Sea 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 field school provides a comprehensive introduction to and training in underwater archaeology through participation in an ongoing research project – discovering the submerged heritage of ancient Mesambria, present-day Nessebar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. The training will include various underwater archaeology and interdisciplinary practices: underwater reconnaissance survey, archaeological excavations, underwater photography, photogrammetry and 3D modeling,
| Country | Bulgaria |
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| Region | Nessebar, Bg |
| Period | Antiquity, Medieval Period |
| Dates / season | 23 May - 13 June, 2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | April 24, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | New Bulgarian University grants 9 ECTS credits to students for attending the field school. Transcripts of Records (ToR) are available upon request for an additional tuition fee. |
| Accommodation | Accommodation*: Participants will stay in comfortable rooms with two or three beds (bathrooms with shower and WC, TV, air-conditioning) in the downtown of Nessebar, close to the beach and the archaeological site. Staying an extra day costs 40 EUR. Single rooms are available upon request for an addit |
| 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.