Archaeological Colloquium in Bamberg: New stories from the dirt
Date and Time
Location
Price
About this Event
Mood
Venue Type
New Stories from the Dirt: Archaeology in short, concise presentations
When earth becomes history, an evening full of discoveries begins in Bamberg: The Archaeological Colloquium of the University of Bamberg opens the winter semester 2026/27 on October 20, 2026, with the special format New Stories from the Dirt. In short presentations, five departments of archaeological sciences present current research projects and new insights.
Five perspectives on past worlds
Archaeological research lives from details: a trace in the ground, an extraordinary find, or a new view on known connections. The opening event brings together different scientific perspectives and makes visible how new stories arise from sites, sources, and careful analysis.
Experience science in a clear and compact way
The short presentation format combines depth with diverse dramaturgy. The presenters from the archaeological sciences provide insights into current projects and show how modern archaeology works. The audience experiences a concentrated event that bridges research, history, and cultural heritage.
Archaeological Colloquium in Bamberg
The event series is organized by the archaeological sciences at the Institute for Archaeological Sciences, Monument Sciences, and Art History at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg. The colloquium is aimed at everyone interested and offers an open target audience appeal for history enthusiasts, students, researchers, and curious visitors.
Free entry at the Hochzeitshaus
The opening event starts on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 18:30 in the Hochzeitshaus Am Kranen 12. For the first event, the auditorium KR12/02.01 is specified. Entry to the presentations is free of charge.
Conclusion: Experience archaeological research live
The Archaeological Colloquium promises an inspiring atmosphere for the audience and an immediate insight into the work on current research questions. Those who find history, ancient finds, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and scientific discoveries exciting will experience an evening at New Stories from the Dirt with new perspectives on the past.
Official channels of the University of Bamberg:
- Instagram: no official profile found
- Facebook: no official profile found
- YouTube: no official profile found
- TikTok: no official profile found
