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Assoc. Prof. Petranka Nedelcheva, PhD is a faculty member in the Department of Archaeology at New Bulgarian University, specializing in lithic technology and prehistoric archaeology. Her academic position is listed as главен асистент (Associate Professor) with office hours held in Room 219, Building II.
Her research focuses on Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods across Southeastern Europe and Anatolia, with particular expertise in lithic production systems, stone tool analysis, and prehistoric exchange networks. Her fieldwork spans multiple countries including Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Romania, and Georgia, examining sites such as Troy, Barcın Höyük, Aruchlo, and Pietrele.
Prof. Nedelcheva's publication record demonstrates consistent research output in prestigious archaeological journals and edited volumes, with particular emphasis on Balkan-Anatolian interactions during the Neolithic transition period. Her work frequently addresses technological organization, raw material procurement strategies, and the role of lithic industries in understanding cultural change.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Field Museum, Chicago (2014-2015)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Field Museum, Chicago (2013-2014)
- DAAD Scholarship at German Archaeological Institute, Berlin (2011)
She has directed multiple research projects including "Sboryanovo - crossroads of cultures and religions" (2005-2010) and participated in international collaborations such as the "Cutting Edge" project with the University of Arkansas. Her teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Egyptology, Introduction to Archaeology, Evolution and Archaeology, and Introduction to Prehistory.
