Key Information
Type: Archaeological fieldwork (Mycenaean & Classical archaeology)
Duration: 1 - 30 June, 2022 (4 weeks)
Location: Spercheios Valley & Lamia, Greece
Accreditation: 6-7 ECTS (equivalent to 3 US credits - University of the Peloponnese)
Duration: 1 - 30 June, 2022 (4 weeks)
Location: Spercheios Valley & Lamia, Greece
Accreditation: 6-7 ECTS (equivalent to 3 US credits - University of the Peloponnese)
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Program Description
The Mycenaean Foundation in collaboration with the Department of History, Archeology and Cultural Resources Management of the University of the Peloponnese offer to motivated students from around the world the unique opportunity to participate in the archaeological excavation, survey, and field research of the region of the Spercheios River valley in Greece, associated in Greek mythology with the legendary kingdom of Achilles, and receive top practical training through the MY.SPE.AR. field school.
During field campaigns the students will be trained as trench assistants by experienced field archaeologists in excavation, sifting and flotation, data collection and recording, study/cataloguing of artifacts/ecofacts, museum research, archaeological and geophysical survey (aided by remote sensing devices and techniques). The field school program also includes field trips to nearby museums and ancient sites in Athens, Thessaloniki, Pella, Vergina, Nafplio, Argos, Tiryns, Corinth, Epidaurus, Pylos, Olympia, Delphi, Thebes, Glas, Meteora, and select Greek islands, designed to offer the students hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of Prehistoric Aegean and Classical art and archaeology, and the opportunity to immerse in modern Greek culture and language.
In June 2022, the Mycenaean Spercheios Valley Archaeological (MY.SPE.AR) Project (2nd campaign) will run for four weeks and will involve targeted excavation (test pits) on the acropolis of Lamia, regional archaeological survey of the Spercheios Valley, aerial reconnaissance (drone), geophysical survey (Electrical Resistivity Tomography, Ground Penetrating Radar, Magnetometry)
http://mycenaeanfoundation.com/spear-project
Participants may enroll either for academic credit (University of Peloponnese) or for a fieldwork certificate (Mycenaean Foundation). Successful completion of the field school will earn 6-7 ECTS (equivalent to 3 US credits), which can be transferred to other academic institutions.
For the 2022 campaign, positions are limited to 20 undergraduate students and 7-8 graduate students. Positions are open on a rolling basis until filled.
During field campaigns the students will be trained as trench assistants by experienced field archaeologists in excavation, sifting and flotation, data collection and recording, study/cataloguing of artifacts/ecofacts, museum research, archaeological and geophysical survey (aided by remote sensing devices and techniques). The field school program also includes field trips to nearby museums and ancient sites in Athens, Thessaloniki, Pella, Vergina, Nafplio, Argos, Tiryns, Corinth, Epidaurus, Pylos, Olympia, Delphi, Thebes, Glas, Meteora, and select Greek islands, designed to offer the students hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of Prehistoric Aegean and Classical art and archaeology, and the opportunity to immerse in modern Greek culture and language.
In June 2022, the Mycenaean Spercheios Valley Archaeological (MY.SPE.AR) Project (2nd campaign) will run for four weeks and will involve targeted excavation (test pits) on the acropolis of Lamia, regional archaeological survey of the Spercheios Valley, aerial reconnaissance (drone), geophysical survey (Electrical Resistivity Tomography, Ground Penetrating Radar, Magnetometry)
http://mycenaeanfoundation.com/spear-project
Participants may enroll either for academic credit (University of Peloponnese) or for a fieldwork certificate (Mycenaean Foundation). Successful completion of the field school will earn 6-7 ECTS (equivalent to 3 US credits), which can be transferred to other academic institutions.
For the 2022 campaign, positions are limited to 20 undergraduate students and 7-8 graduate students. Positions are open on a rolling basis until filled.
Department of History, Archeology and Cultural Resources Management
University of the Peloponnese, Old Camp, Kalamata 24133
(0030) 27210 65145
culttech@go.uop.gr
University of the Peloponnese, Old Camp, Kalamata 24133
(0030) 27210 65145
culttech@go.uop.gr