Units

CReA-Patrimoine. Research Centre in Archaeology and Heritage

The CReA-Patrimoine is a leading research centre of the Université libre de Bruxelles, promoting national and international programs on archaeology and cultural heritage. It constitutes the priviledged partner between the university and the public authorities in charge of cultural heritage. The CReA-Patrimoine is also responsible for practical training and field schools for undergraduate and graduate students in archaeology.

Projetcs

Excavation of Apamea, Syria

Apamea, military and administrative centre since the Hellenistic period, has been excavated for forty years by the « Centre belge de recherches archéologiques à Apamée de Syrie ». The actual program focuses mainly on the north-eastern area of the city and on the junction between the urban area and the defensive circuit wall. Excavations yielded an occupation from the beginning of the Roman period to the 12th c. A.D. Several hydraulic buildings were uncovered, as well as a complex water supply system, which was still active at the end of the Byzantine period.