Cost: check2027
Gadir-Dere Archaeological Field School (Azerbaijan)
The Gadir-Dere Field School forms part of the Gazakh Palaeolithic Project , an international research collaboration investigating Lower and Middle Palaeolithic landscapes in north-western Azerbaijan. Positioned along the Kura River corridor — a key geographic route linking Southwest Asia, the Near East, and the Eurasian Steppe — the region represents one of the most significant yet under-explored areas of the South Caucasus. First identified in the 1960s, Gadir-Dere is one of Azerbaijan’s earlie
| Country | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Region | 74Qp+3M Shikhly I, Azerbaijan |
| Period | Lower and Middle Palaeolithic (Acheulean and Mousterian traditions) |
| Dates / season | 3 week fixed block from Sunday 29th August to Saturday 18th September 2027 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | July 29, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Academic credit | Academic credit is not currently offered for the 2027 season. However, documentation and reference letters can be provided to support university credit applications where applicable. |
| Accommodation | Accommodation and meals are fully included for all participants. Accommodation will be in a local guesthouse or field camp (final details confirmed prior to the season). All meals are provided throughout the programme. |
| 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.