EMCAM MEETINGS

The EMCAM – Early Medieval Countryside Archaeological Meetings are organized by archaeologists from the IEM – Instituto de Estudos Medievais (NOVA – FCSH).

The goal of these Meetings is to create a gathering place for the lead researchers on rural archaeology; an opportunity to debate the state of the research, incorporate and discuss new data and to reflect on future common strategies.

Although we wish to accommodate a broad range of topics, and be fluid in terms of geographical, chronological and methodological approaches, it is also our goal to actively bring peninsular contexts and territories into the debate.

We believe that Portuguese Early Medieval Archaeology is at a turning point. With these Meetings we hope to consolidate our standing in the international dialogue and shape the future of countryside archaeological research.

The EMCAM Meetings will be held periodically in selected locations of the Portuguese inland. This will bring the academic debate closer to rural areas and seek to engage local communities with outreach activities.

The Meetings will be open to students, researchers, professional archaeologists and anyone who is interested in subjects concerning the early medieval countryside.