Welcome to the Department of Ancient Civilizations.

Faculty Fund for Ukrainian Researchers at Risk

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Basel is raising a «Faculty Fund for Ukrainian Researchers at Risk» to provide qualified individuals who have fled Ukraine (Status S) with the opportunity to continue their academic activities and research projects at the Faculty on an interim basis.

All subject areas at the department

Research projects

Our focus extends from prehistory to the early modern period. Professors, postdocs, doctoral candidates, and student assistants research physical remains and texts from all around the Mediterranean, Europe, and Africa.

Research & Learning Spaces

Library of Ancient Civilizations

Visit the largest research library of Ancient Civilizations in Switzerland! From A as in Ancient History to P as in Pre- and Protohistorical Archaeology, our collection spans the entire range of studies of the ancient world.

News

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19 Nov 2024 / Research

Die römische Wunderwaffe. Warum die Gegner gegen Bleigeschosse keine Chance hatten.

11 Nov 2024 / Research

EINSTEIN zu CVMBAT am 14.11.2024

11 Nov 2024 / News, Research

EINSTEIN zu CVMBAT am 07.11.2024

28 Oct 2024 / News, Research

Neue Publikation: Die Steininschriften von Vindonissa

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Events

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20 Nov 2024 18:00 / Events, Public event, Other events

Öffentlicher Vortrag von Prof. Sabine Huebner an der Harvard University (20. November) - Teilnahme per Zoom möglich

Climate, Environment, and the Transition to Late Antiquity: Roman Government’s Response to Climate Disasters and Agricultural Resilience in Roman Egypt

21 Nov 2024 / Events, Public event, Other events

Infoabend Grabungspraktika der FG Klassische Archäologie

Am 21.11.2024 findet unser Infoabend zu Grabungspraktika statt.

21 Nov 2024 18:00 - 19:00 / Public event

Macht in Männerhänden?

Diskussion über Geschlechterverhältnisse in der Bronzezeit mit Brigitte Röder im Bernischen Historischen Museum

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Degree Programs in Ancient Civilizations

Studies in Ancient Civilizations

Bachelor

At the bachelor's level, Ancient Civilizations can be studied as a degree subject or program.

Studies in Ancient Civilizations

Master

On the master's level, the subjects of Ancient Civilizations can be studied individually. We also offer a master's degree program "Archaeology and Natural Sciences".