Advancing European Cultural Heritage Conservation: A Collaborative Endeavor
The European Seas have long been a treasure trove of underwater cultural heritage. Recognizing the importance of preserving, conserving and promoting this rich heritage, 20 partners from across the European Union have embarked on a collaborative…
Manuscript Bookbindings of the Eastern Mediterranean: conservation and research
The Balkan Heritage Foundation and the Centre for Slavo-Byzantine Studies “Prof. Ivan Dujčev” in Sofia present "Manuscript Bookbindings of the Eastern Mediterranean: conservation and research" led by Dr. Nikolas Sarris. The seminar will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria in the period February 12 - 17, 2024.
The Relationship between Skeletons, Trade, and Migration at the Ancient Greek Black Sea Colony of Apollonia Pontica (7th-3rd centuries BCE)
In the BEMA Online Seminar on January 20, 2024 Dr. Katharine Kolpan, will talk about "The Relationship between Skeletons, Trade, and Migration at the Ancient Greek Black Sea Colony of Apollonia Pontica (7th-3rd centuries BC) ".
Architecture of Power or the Power of Architecture – the Late Bronze Age Fortified Settlement of Bresto, Bulgaria
In the BEMA Online Seminar on March 30, 2023 Dr. Phillip W. Stockhammer (Professor of prehistoric archaeology at Ludwig-Maximilians-University) and Bogdan Athanassov (Assistant prof. in Archaeology at New Bulgarian University), presented: "Architecture of Power or the Power of Architecture – the Late Bronze Age Fortified Settlement of Bresto, Bulgaria"
The exhibition “Plovdiv – City of Mosaics” Vol. 3
The exhibition "Plovdiv - City of Mosaics" Vol. 3 - was on display at the “Ivan Vazov” National Library - Plovdiv.
The Episcopal Complex at Golemo Gradište, Konjuh, North Macedonia
In the BEMA Online Seminar on March 04, 2023 Dr. Carolyn S. Snively
Professor Emeritus of the Department of Classics at Gettysburg College and Co-director of the Konjuh Archaeological Project, presented: "The Episcopal Complex at Golemo Gradište, Konjuh, North Macedonia"
International Training Seminar on the Preparation of Master Conservation Plans
In September 2023, the Kazanlak Municipality will host an international training seminar on preparing master conservation plans. This project was proposed by the Balkan Heritage Foundation and agreed upon at a meeting on February 22nd in the Municipality by the Mayor of Kazanlak, Mrs. Galina Stoyanova, and representatives of BHF. UNESCO has generously agreed to fund the project.
Documentation and Conservation of Historic Bookbinding Collections
The Balkan Heritage Foundation and the National Library "Ivan Vazov" in Plovdiv present "Documentation and Conservation of Historic Bookbinding Collections" led by Dr. Nikolas Sarris. The seminar will take place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in the period March 20 - 24, 2023.
Blue Culture Technology Excellence Hubs Meeting
The kick-off meeting for the Blue Culture Technology Excellence Hubs consortium was held on February 7, 2023, in Larisa, Greece.