Calling all photographers! Current World Archaeology Photo of the Year 2025

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This article is from World Archaeology issue 127


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As summer comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on any heritage-filled travels, archaeological projects, or visits to historical sites around the world. Dig out your best photos on an archaeological theme – these can be pictures that you have taken recently, or at any point in the past – and send them to us for your chance to win first prize in our annual CWA Photo Competition and have your work showcased in the magazine.

The Dolmen of Guadalperal by Rafael Ruiz Fuente (Winner 2024) 
The West Cemetery of Meroë, Sudan  by Nickolas Warner (Winner 2023)
The vase in the flooded cave by Martin Broen (Winner 2022) 
The ancient city of Chersonesos by Vitalii Popkov (Winner 2021) 

The winning image and three runners-up will be featured in CWA and at the CA Live! conference in London in 2025. The overall winner will get two free tickets to the conference, and will also receive a Current World Archaeology trophy.

SEND YOUR ENTRIES:

(maximum FIVE per person)
Images must be high resolution
By email to cwa@world-archaeology.com with the subject line: CWA PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

Closing date: 27 January 2025

The judges’ decision is final, and prize-winners (only) will be notified of results by 10 February 2025

RULES

Entrants can submit up to 5 images with an archaeological theme – please include details of the site or artefact photographed, when each image was taken, and your contact information including a postal address. Photos of any world location may be submitted. Please use the highest resolution you have. Copyright will remain with the photographer. However, by entering this competition you agree to Current Publishing using the images for possible exhibition, publication, or promotional use. It is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary permissions are obtained from any person featured in a photograph and – if required – for any archaeological material. Photographers flying drones should obtain required permissions from any site pictured. All photos entered must be done so under an individual’s name. By submitting images you confirm that you are the copyright holder and creator of the image, and that you will be responsible for any claims by any third party. Entrants must be 18 or over. The competition is open to all amateur and professional photographers. Amateur and professional entries will not be judged separately. The winners will be featured in the magazine and at the CA Live! 2025 conference, and the overall winner will receive two free tickets to the conference and a CWA trophy. The judges’ decision is final and prize-winners (only) will be notified of results by 10 February 2025.

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