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Dear friends!
In 2026, the work of the XIII International Archaeological Field School will be held from 04 to 17 August 2026 on the basis of the Bolgar State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve, Russian Federation.
As part of the work of the School sections will be organized in the following scientific areas:
- Geoinformation technologies in archaeology: data processing and spatial analysis
- Methods of geophysics and their application in archeology
- Field geodesy and remote sensing in archaeological research
- Digital 3D models of archaeological sites: analysis and reconstruction
And, according to tradition, the School‘s work will end on August 16, 2026 with the final international youth scientific and practical conference “Interdisciplinary Research in Archaeology: Achievements and Challenges“, where participants presented reports on the results of their research work.
The project aims to consolidate Russian and foreign scientific and educational resources. Among other goals is a practical application of the latest scientific developments into investigation and preservation of the Eurasian cultural heritage.The School will held nearby the territory of the Bolgar Historical and Archaeological Complex (that was declared as the World Heritage Site in 2014).
The School is co-organized by Khalikov Institute for Archeology of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Institute of Archeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Bolgar State Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve. With the support of the International Institute of Central Asian Studies.
Along with the scientific and practical work within the sections of the areas, the school program will involve a general course of lectures on the theory and methodology of preserving and studying the historical and cultural heritage and modern technologies of field research.
The final stage of the School will the International Youth Scientific and Practical Conference “Interdisciplinary research in archeology: achievements and challenges”. This year, participation in the Conference of the School is a prerequisite for selection.
BIAFS is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, regardless of nationality. Recent graduates up to the age of 45 are also welcome.
Languages of BIAFS: Russian and English.
We will glad to see all the participants!
Applications are submitted online till May 15, 2026.
Sincerely, Organizing Committee.
