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Archaeology of Apollonia Pontica 2026 (Balkan Heritage Field School)
Ancient Apollonia Pontica (present-day Sozopol, Bulgaria) is one of the oldest towns on the western Black Sea Coast. The city, founded by Miletian colonists around 610 BCE, was named Apollonia Pontica in honor of the patron deity of Miletus – Apollo. The Ancient authors identify the philosopher named Anaximander as the founder of the city. It became an autonomous and strong democratic polis, as well as an important trade center between Ancient Greece and Thrace. Thanks to its strong navy and nat
| Country | Bulgaria |
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| Region | Sozopol, Bg |
| Period | Classical and Hellenistic |
| Dates / season | 31 May - 27 June, 2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | April 1, 2026 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | *IMPORTANT NOTE* Enrollment in the Balkan Heritage Field School (BHFS) through the Balkan Heritage Foundation (BHF) does not include academic credits. Аs part of the BHF–Anthropocene Research Center ( |
| Accommodation | Accommodation: Accommodation for the duration of the project is at Hotel Polina Beach which offers comfortable rooms with two to three beds, air conditioning, a minibar, TV and Wi-Fi. The hotel is located in the new part of Sozopol, a 15 min walk to the Old Town Quarter, the Archaeological Museum an |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.