The Entangled Caucasus, Medieval Caucasus Network sponsored sessions at the 2023 International Medieval Congress, University of Leeds, July 3–6, 2023

The Medieval Caucasus Network are seeking papers for a strand at the next International Medieval Congress, which will be held on the 3-6 July 2023, covering networks, connections and entanglements within and beyond the Caucasus region.

Paper proposals on any aspect of the archaeology, cultures, faiths, societies, economies, and politics of the Caucasus throughout the medieval period (very loosely 500-1500 AD), and which touch in some way upon the theme of networks & entanglements, will be considered. This could include connections between different areas in the Caucasus, or beyond it, and may include connections between states, networks of individuals, economic connectivity, archaeological or textual comparisons and connections, or networks of entities within literary texts.

We welcome proposals from academics at all career stages, including independent scholars, and particularly welcome proposals from scholars from the region and those from marginalised backgrounds.

We will be seeking funding support to assist scholars who need it in attending the IMC. IMC 2023 sessions will be held in hybrid format such that, where necessary, presentation and attendance should be available to scholars without travel to Leeds.

Session organizers
James Baillie, University of Vienna
Nick Evans, University of Leeds