European Meeting on Ancient Ceramics EMAC2025

08.Sep - 12. Sep, 2025 Cod. K11-25

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Description

This workshop is part of the European Meeting on Ancient Ceramics (EMAC 2025), an international conference to be held in Bilbao from September 10 to 12, 2025, preceded by a Summer School on September 8 and 9. The event will bring together experts in archaeology, archaeometry, and applied sciences to present research on ancient ceramic technology, production, provenance, and conservation. Key topics include studies on raw materials, trade networks, organic residue analysis, experimental archaeology, and the development of portable non-destructive analytical techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, and pXRF. Advanced digital methodologies, including artificial intelligence, 3D photogrammetry, and big data studies, will also be featured.

Objectives

To promote an interdisciplinary approach to ancient ceramic studies by integrating archaeological theories with cutting-edge technologies.

To explore and discuss innovations in raw material analysis, sustainability in ceramic conservation, and chronological techniques.

To train early-career researchers through practical workshops, contributing to the advancement of analytical tools for the preservation of archaeological heritage.

Activity directed to

University student
Teachers

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Directors

Javier Garcia Iñañez

Universidad del país vasco, investigador PDI

Registration fees

The EMAC Summer School will be held on September 8th and 9th. You can sign up during the registration process. The registration fee is 50 € (only one fee).
Registration fee includes coffee breaks, lunch and social activities.
Gala Dinner is optional and is not included in registration fee.

Registration EMAC 2025	Until 30-06-2025	Until 31-07-2025
General	275,00 EUR	350,00 EUR
Student	185,00 EUR	230,00 EUR

Venue

Bizkaia Aretoa-UPV/EHU

Avenida Abandoibarra, 3. 48009- Bilbao

Bizkaia

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