Organised by the HAEMUS International Research Network, the Second International Workshop on the Archaeology and History of the Balkans in Late Antiquity (3rd–8th centuries AD), entitled “Shifting Settlement Patterns: Methodological Approaches to Urban and Rural Agglomerations in the Late Roman Balkans (3rd–7th c.)”, will take place on 12–13 November 2026 in the Grand Hall of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Belgrade.

The workshop will be held under the patronage of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, the Institute of Archaeology, the University of Lille, the HARTIS Research Centre, the French School of Athens, and the French School of Rome, with the support of numerous European scientific and research institutions. The workshop is organised by Dr Vujadin Ivanišević, Dr Dominic Moreau, Dr Nadežda Gavrilović-Vitas, Dr Snežana Golubović, Dr Ivan Bugarski, and Dr Ivan Gargano.

During the two-day programme, international experts in archaeology and history will explore the transformations of urban and rural settlements in the Balkans during Late Antiquity, changes in spatial organisation, the development of fortified settlements and communication networks, as well as contemporary methodological approaches to their study. Particular attention will be given to the application of digital archaeology, LiDAR technology, geophysical surveys, and interdisciplinary methods in reconstructing ancient settlements and historical landscapes.

Numerous researchers will make significant contributions to the scientific programme by presenting the results of investigations at important Late Antique archaeological sites and new approaches to studying spatial and social transformations in the Balkans.

Hosting this international scientific workshop in Belgrade provides an important opportunity for exchanging new scientific knowledge, strengthening international cooperation, and presenting the results of archaeological research in Serbia, while also encouraging the further development of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of Late Antique heritage.

Venue: Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Grand Hall, 35 Kneza Mihaila Street, Belgrade (second floor).
Dates: 12–13 November 2026.
Programme begins: 12 November at 9:00 AM.

We invite members of the academic and professional communities to explore the workshop programme and discover the topics that will be presented during two days of international scientific exchange.

The workshop programme can be downloaded here.