Our Keynote Speakers
Ricardo T. Duarte
UEM
A Review of Mozambican Archaeology: From Present to Past
Webber Ndoro
ICESCO
Archaeology in Africa as Heritage
Erika Gonzalez
UISPP
Archaeology as Anticipatory Science: Integrating AI, Community Knowledge, and Sustainability
Sarah Wurz
University of the Witwatersrand
Discovering the origins of modern humans in Africa
With a special presentation from…
Pierre de Maret
Professor Emeritus of Archaeology and Social Anthropology and Honorary Rector of Brussels University
Travel Grant for Early Career Researchers and Managers of African World Heritage Sites to Attend the 17th Pan African Archaeological Congress
As part of the celebrations marking the 20th Anniversary of the AWHF, to be commemorated throughout 2026, the Fund, in collaboration with the Pan African Archaeological Association, is pleased to offer support to up to ten (10) early career researchers and managers of World Heritage Sites in Africa to attend the 17th Pan African Archaeological Congress.
Organized by the Archaeology & Anthropology Department at Eduardo Mondlane University
Maputo 2026 theme:
Discovering African Archaeology and Heritage Without Borders
Both Africans and non-Africans face various challenges when thinking of, designing and implementing their research projects in two or more neighbouring African countries. We invite papers and sessions that will reflect, critique, and expand on these challenges, and chart new methodologies for future directions.
PANAF2026 