Cost: check2027
Bulgaria: Pistiros Excavation (IFR)
Venture into a vibrant world of ancient trade and cultural exchange at Pistiros, once a pivotal Ancient Greek hub of commerce located near the town of Septemvri in modern Bulgaria. As an emporion, or trade center, Pistiros flourished between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE, serving as a bustling nexus where merchants from Greek coastal cities mingled with local Thracians. This unique site offers invaluable insights into the coexistence and interaction between Greek and Thracian cultures during the
| Country | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Region | 63Vq+7P Septemvri, Bulgaria |
| Period | Hellenistic, Classical |
| Dates / season | 2027 dates TBD |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | 8 Semester (12 quarter) |
| Accommodation | Accommodation will be in the Villa Terres Hotel at Karabunar, in comfortable rooms with 2-3 beds, bathrooms with a shower, air-conditioning,and TV. The hotel has a small swimming pool and SPA, free of charge for the participants in the field school. Cheap laundry service and free Wi-Fi are provided. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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