A Future for the Sciences of Antiquity 

22 October 2018 | Blagoevgrad, Hall “22 September”

Blagoevgrad Municipality, in partnership with New Bulgaria Association, organised a round-table discussion entitled “A Future for the Sciences of Antiquity”.

The academic forum opened on 24 October at 1:00 p.m. in Hall “22 September” in Blagoevgrad, with the programme continuing on 25 October from 9:00 a.m.

The theme of the meeting addressed questions concerning the history of research and the institutionalisation of the academic disciplines devoted to the study of antiquity. Particular attention was given to the purpose and role of scholarly institutions and organised academic events, as well as to the ways in which systematic research is conducted in this field.

Eight speakers took part in the event, each presenting a paper. The programme included time for discussion of the presentations and debate on the questions raised.