The Honor Frost Foundation is pleased to announce that abstracts for the Under the Mediterranean III conference, to be held 21st September – 26th September 2026 in Palermo and Marsala, Sicily, are now being accepted.
The first four days of the conference will be hosted by University of Palmero, with the final day hosted by the Parco Archeologico di Lilibeo, Marsala.
This five-day conference aims to continue our mission to promote the advancement and research, including publication, of maritime archaeology in the eastern Mediterranean.
The 2026 conference focuses on a number of sessions with themes that reflect the growing trends in the Mediterranean region, including:
- Maritime Cultural Heritage, coastlines and climate change
- Ships and Shipwrecks
- Recent Maritime Archaeological Discoveries in the Mediterranean
- Landscapes and Seascapes of the Mediterranean
- Innovations in Maritime Archaeological Methodologies
- Preservation and Conservation of Ships on Display in Museums
General Guidelines for Papers & Posters
- Abstracts for papers and posters must be submitted through the Under the Mediterranean III website.
- Attendance will be in person only.
- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS (Papers, posters): 14th of March, 2026
- No papers or posters dealing with unprovenanced artefacts will be accepted.
- All papers and posters should respect the UNESCO Convention of 1970.
- The Scientific Committee will evaluate all submitted abstracts, and information on accepted proposals will be sent via e-mail.
- Early Career Researcher events are encouraged (workshops, meetings…).
For full information and guidance, please visit the Under the Mediterranean III website.
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