Diana Gergova

Scientific interests

Diana Gergova worked mainly in the field of archaeological research of Thracian culture in the 2nd-1st millennium BC. The main focus of her research is the funeral rites, the culture of the Thracian tribes, related to the implementation and maintenance of cult practices, among which the Getaes, Bessies and others especially stand out.

She explores religious beliefs, cult practices, and migration processes. In her work, she applies interdisciplinary approaches in archaeological research.
During her active scientific activity, she made several significant archaeological discoveries, scientifically proven, which reveal new aspects of Thracian culture.
She also deals with issues related to cultural legislation and the preservation of cultural heritage

She is the author of books and over 200 articles on Thracian culture, covering topics such as religion, comparative studies, cultural heritage and others. Most of them are published in Bulgaria and abroad.

Education

Roles

1978 – 2012 - Assistant, Associate Professor - Thracian Archaeology Section - National Archaeological Institute with Museum - NAIM
1988- 2001 - Lecturer at New Bulgarian University and at the University of Tarnovo "St. St. Cyril and Methodius"
2012 – 2018 - Professor at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum - NAIM
2010-2018 - Professor of Archeology of Bulgaria State University in Rzeszow - Poland
2020-2025 - Guest professor at the National Academy of Arts in Sofia, lectures in Germany, Poland, Russia, Japan, France, Ireland, England, Uzbekistan, etc. Reports at numerous national and international scientific forums

Specializations

1982 - 1983 - USSR «Thracian culture in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus»
1989 - England. British Academy. "Funeral Practices"
1992 - Italy, CNR. "Geoarchaeology"
1997 - France, CNRS, Paris. "Thracians and Celts"
1999 - 2000 - Japan, "Japanese Cultural Association". Comparative research in beliefs and funeral practices
2001 - Italy, Rome - German Archaeological Institute. Funeral Architecture

Мemberships

(WAC), World Archaeological Congress
BNC of ICOMOS (Bulgarian National Committee of Icomos (International Council on Monuments and Sites)
BNC of ICOM (Bulgarian National Committee of ICOMOS (International Council of Museums)
UISPP(International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences
EAA (European Archaeological Association)
Scientific Committee on Funeral Archaeology - Braila
Shinto International Foundation, UN
National Council for the Preservation of Cultural Monuments - Ministry of Culture