Description

Work alongside volunteers and a professional archaeological staff of 20 to excavate Ashkelon, one of the most important ancient seaports in Israel and in the eastern Mediterranean.

In 2012, we will uncover Ashkelon's history from the Bronze Age through the Crusades. One area will continue to trace Canaanite courtyards and Philistine houses, another will focus on Hellenistic villas, and a third will trace the history of the monumental architecture at the heart of Ashkelon's Roman forum.

Our field training focuses on methods of stratigraphic excavation, recording, and interpretation, and the study of ceramic typology and its applications. Staff specialists hold workshops on surveying, photography, ceramics, geology, faunal analysis, GIS analysis, and conservation of artifacts. Fieldwork is complemented by a series of lectures by staff and visiting or guest scholars.

Highlights

An archaeological excavation of an ancient Mediterranean seaport

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Field-study
• Geography
• History

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Transcript
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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