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from Brown University's Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World

Month: February 2017 (Page 1 of 2)

CFP: Change and Resilience-The Occupation of Mediterranean Islands in Late Antiquity

Call for Posters and Paper Proposals:

Change and Resilience: The Occupation of Mediterranean Islands in  Late Antiquity

An International Conference at the
Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World
Brown University, 60 George Street, Providence, RI  02906  USA
1-3 December 2017
Proposal Deadline: 1 June 2017

During the last three decades, growing interest in the human  occupation of islands has incited the development of numerous  surveys and excavations throughout the entire Mediterranean and beyond. Island archaeology has grown exponentially as islands are now considered ideal laboratories for the study of sociocultural transformations and cross-cultural interaction. The focus has been traditionally centered on prehistory and in the colonization of islands. However, the study of islands can make momentous contributions to the understanding of the Mediterranean Sea during the transition from the Roman to the Medieval periods. This conference will explore the Mediterranean islands with a primary focus on the transformation of settlement patterns, landscapes, and mindscapes. The focus will be on change and resilience, on innovation and tradition, on the creation of new settlements, and on the reoccupation of prehistoric sites.
We extend an open invitation to propose posters on any theme related to Mediterranean islands in Late Antiquity. These posters will be displayed and discussed during the conference.  All poster presenters will be invited to contribute a paper for publication. Manuscripts will need to be submitted at the starting date of the conference, although there will be time to revise the manuscripts after the meeting to incorporate ideas and suggestions made during the conference. Manuscripts are limited to a maximum of 8000 words and ten to twelve images.  Note that authors are encouraged, but not required, to attend the conference; attendance in person is nevertheless not required for acceptance of the poster (and we regret that we are not able to support travel or accommodation).
To submit a poster proposal, please send an abstract of 500 words or less to miguel_cau_ontiveros@brown.edu and catalina_mas_florit@brown.edu by 1 June 2017.
For questions about this CFP, or about the conference, please see  our conference website, www.brown.edu/go/changeandresilience, or email Joukowsky_Institute@brown.edu.

Fieldwork Opportunity: The Cyprus Underwater Archaeology Fieldschool 2017

The Cyprus Underwater Archaeology Fieldschool 2017

8th – 22nd July 2017
Supported by the Honor Frost Foundation (www.honorfrostfoundation.org )
Applications open on 1st February 2017 – Applications close on the 28th February 2017.
Open to all (qualifications required below) with applications specifically encouraged from young archaeologists or students of archaeology on Cyprus and from the Eastern Mediterranean Region (including Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt, Turkey) with scholarships (up to 90% of the fees) available to help support their attendance.
The 2017 fieldschool will be held on the Nissia Wreck in 28m of water off the coast of Famagusta Bay.  Participants will be able to contribute to genuine research on this important site, which is being studied by the University of Cyprus Maritime Archaeological Research Laboratory.
The 2017 Fieldschool
Minimum diving qualification: PADI Advanced Openwater and “Enriched Air Diver” (or equivalent) with a minimum of 25 dives. The Enriched Air Diver course can be undertaken at the beginning of the fieldschool for about 60 euro). It would be an advantage to hold the PADI “Deep Diver” specialty but this is not required. All divers attending must have DAN insurance in order to participate.
Cost £1,500 (UK Pounds).  Cost includes all tuition, certification, all internal travel, accommodation, food, diving air, cylinder hire, and excursions.  Price does not include travel to Cyprus or any additional equipment hire.
Students who are awarded scholarships will be expected to pay £200.00 to attend the fieldschool.
Students who are not awarded a scholarship will be expected to pay a deposit of £500.00 (UK Pounds) to secure their place by the 26th March 2017. This will only be refundable if cancellation occurs before the 30th April 2017, but only if the vacant place is taken by another participant. A £50.00 administration charge will be applied to any cancellations.
Final balance payments will be required by the 18th June 2017.
Applications
An application form (as a MS Word doc) can be found here.
The deadline for applications is the 28th February 2017.
Completed application forms should be returned via email to Fieldschool Director Mark Beattie-Edwards.
See what happened on the 2015 and 2016 fieldschools on the Facebook page here and you can read the 2016 blog here.

Fieldwork Opportunity: Mediterranean Crossroads

Program Description


Siracusa
Mediterranean Histories is a 4 weeks intensive summer program focusing on ancient and modern history of Sicily and Italy. It includes two 3 credits courses: Ancient Mediterranean History and Archaeology’ and ‘Italy and Sicily in World War I and World War II’; and 1 credit course: Italian Language and Culture.
The program is structured with an array of on site classes and field studies in the most significant archaeological and historical sites of Siracusa and of Sicily, including the archaeological park and museum of Siracusa, the Valley of Temple in Agrigento, the Roman Villa of Piazza Armerina, the archaeological parks of Morgantina, Selinunte, Segesta, the museum of Allied landing in Catania, plus an historical tour of Palermo and a three days field study in the Aeolian islands, Sicily’s finest for natural and cultural importance.
The program will be located at the Sicily Center for International Education (SCIE), located in the late 18th century Palazzo Borgia del Casale, in the island of Ortigia, the historical center of Siracusa, the most attractive and fascinating city of eastern Sicily (Italy).
The SCIE center, established in 2015, by a team of professionals with a solid and long term experience in the field of the study abroad, offers partnership to American universities and colleges having programs in Sicily in a vast range of fields, from classics and archaeology, from modern and contemporary history to environmental sciences, from creative writing to theater studies, from Italian language and literature to food sciences. The SCIE center already currently manages semester and summer programs for Morningside College (Iowa), University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), Ohio University (Ohio), Arcadia University (Pennsylvania), Portland State University (Oregon), Rosemont College (Pennsylvania), University of Texas at Austin (Texas), LaTrobe University (Australia).

June 6 – July 1, 2017

 

Fieldwork Opportunity: Field School in Archaeology – The Roman Villa of Realmonte (Sicily)

Program Description


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This program is a Field School in Archaeology centered on the excavation of the Roman villa of Realmonte, (Agrigento, Sicily). With 5.000 m2 of extension, an outstanding complex of mosaics and a terrific location by the sea, the villa of Realmonte is one of the most important monument of Roman Sicily and the only example known so far of Early Imperial ‘villa marittima’ in the Mediterranean.
During the programs students will be exposed to the state-of-the-art methods for archaeological excavation and technical documentation of archaeological artifacts and will be engaged with history and archaeology of ancient Sicily through a series of experiential learning activities, including site visits and hands-on sessions with archaeological, epigraphic and numismatic sources.
Students will attend two courses, Field Methods in Archaeology (3 credits) and History and Archaeology of ancient Sicily (3 credits). Besides the unique opportunity of a such first-hands experience in archaeology, students will have the chance to visit the most important Greek, Roman and Medieval sites of Sicily, as the Unesco World Heritage Sites of the Valley of Temples of Agrigento, the Roman villa of Piazza Armerina and the archaeological park of Siracusa and also the archaeological parks of Morgantina and Selinunte, two of the largest in Europe.


Fieldwork Opportunity: The Archaeology of Slavery and the Narragansett Plantations

SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY SUMMER ARCHAEOLOGY PROGRAM

Apply by February 15, 2017.

Program dates: May 22 – June 16, 2017.

Course Offered: SOA/CHP 390 : Field School in Historical Archaeology (3 or 6 credits)
Dr. Jon Bernard Marcoux
All course fulfillments are subject to approval by an advisor.
Program Highlights

  • Receive training in archaeological excavation techniques while working at a major 18th century plantation site.
  • Learn about the early history of European settlers, Native Americans, and enslaved Africans in New England.
  • Explore the unique historical and cultural landscape of South County and Newport, Rhode Island.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to all students
  • Minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA
  • Availability of academic credits to fulfill degree requirements
  • Good disciplinary, financial and academic standing at the time of program departure.
  • Participation in mandatory pre-departure orientation sessions

Program Fee with housing: $2695 (3 credit) $3950 (6 credits)
Included in this fee:
3-6 credits Salve Regina University tuition
Ground transportation as needed by group itinerary
Three group meals
Official excursions and entrance fees
Housing and Accommodations at Salve Regina University in double occupancy rooms with a shared kitchen
*The fee for students who do not require accommodations can be ad-justed, amount TBD.
Not Included in this fee:

  • Transportation to and from Rhode Island
  • Most meals
  • Personal Expenses (recreation, tips, laundry, snacks, etc.)
  • Personal transportation in free time/vacations
    *Note: No flights should be booked until programs are confirmed and meeting times and locations are officially communicated to partici-pants.

Payment Schedule
$1200 Deposit due by Friday, March 4, 2017. Your deposit holds your space in the program. Please be aware that there is a withdrawal and refund policy outlined in your Participation Agreement. Final Pay-ment due by Sunday, May 1, 2017. The Business Office will generate an invoice for the remainder of the program fee in April.
Financial Aid
Consult with your Financial Aid Counselor. Generally, only parent plus loans are applicable to short-term study abroad programs.
Scholarships
Salve Regina study abroad scholarships are reserved for full-time se-mester and year-long programs. Research your non-Salve Regina scholarship options at: www.salve.edu/study-abroad/study-abroad-scholarships
How to Apply
Complete online application and submit all required supplemental materials to the Office of International Programs by the application deadline. Detailed application instructions available at: salve.edu/study-abroad/short-term-programs
Questions? email Dr. Marcoux (jon.marcoux@salve.edu)
Office of International Programs, Salve Regina University Drexel Hall | 100 Ochre Point Avenue | Newport, RI 02840

Fieldwork Opportunity: Roman Forum Summer 2017 Field School

ROMAN FORUM
Summer 2017
Archaeology Field School
SIGNUM VORTUMNI The Tarquins and Rome
26 June – 31 July 2017
isarome.org


A project to unveil, on the slopes of Rome’s Palatine Hill, signs of

Etruscan cultural and religious influence which gave rise to the
birth of Roman civilization
ISAR announces a summer field school season which will present a sequence of lessons, both in the classroom and on-site, to provide
students with the basic skills and understanding to discern
multiple phases of the site at the base of the Palatine Hill. Lessons
will address urban, architectural and artistic history and
topography of ancient Rome with the aim of helping students
recognize and, especially, to identify architectural elements and
their time periods. Further lessons will focus on helping students
to understand techniques of stratigraphic investigation, including
the use of topographic instruments, combining hand-drawing with digital record-keeping.
Accurate completion of survey records will give students valuable
experience in cultural heritage documentation.
Finally, specific lessons will also focus on ceramic, stone and other
finds from Roman, medieval and Renaissance periods which may
come to light in the stratigraphic contexts uncovered by the
archeological probes.
Each of these pedagogic components will combine clear, illustrated
instruction by experts in the field with readings, interactive
discussions and practical applications.
Located in the Horrea Agrippiana section of the Roman Forum, at
the base of the Palatine Hill, the 5-week field school will provide:
• classroom lessons and visits to archaeological sites and
museums
• hands-on experience in a prestigious excavation with a
respected team of international archaeologists and architects
• lodging in central Rome (optional)
Participation
Field School Cost: Euro € 4,500/participant (€2,500 without housing)
Fee covers:
• Tuition
• public transportation within the city of Rome
• entry fees for archaeological sites and museums visited during the first week,
• printed materials,
• welcome and farewell dinners
• Lunch and snacks provided onsite from Monday to Friday
• Optional: housing in the historic center of Rome in shared  apartments (Wi- Fi connection included)

Deadline for application is 30 April 2017

Fieldwork Opportunity: Archaeological Excavation – Pani Loriga 2017

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION – PANI LORIGA 2017

ISTITUTO DI STUDI SUL MEDITERRANEO ANTICO (ISMA-CNR)

DIRECTOR MASSIMO BOTTO

The ISMA – CNR Archaeological Mission at Pani Loriga (Santadi – south-western Sardinia) will focus on the excavation of the Punic settlement, archaeological documentation and the study of ceramic finds. The 2017 campaign  will be divided into three three-week rounds:

  • 1st round: 15 May – 3 June (Area B)
  • 2nd round: 5 June – 24 June (Area B)
  • 3rd round: June 26 – 15 July (Area C)

Participation is open to students, graduates, postgraduates and  doctoral students who are particularly interested in the archaeology of Phoenician and Punic Sardinia. The Mission provides food and lodging to participants and will issue an attendance certificate valid for academic purposes. Interested people can request further information and must submit  their application by 20 March accompanied by a brief presentation and CV, giving any  preference for the rounds, to: paniloriga@isma.cnr.it
Participants will be contacted by March 31 and receive all necessary  organizational information.
For information and application submission: paniloriga@isma.cnr.it
http://paniloriga.isma.cnr.it
www.facebook.com/PaniLoriga

Fieldwork Opportunity: “la Biagiola” Archaeology fieldschool 2017

“la Biagiola” Summer School, Archaeological Fieldwork in Sovana di Sorano (GR) Tuscany, Italy for summer 2017.
An exciting seven-week program uncovering ancient Etruscan, Roman, and Lombard civilization!
The “la Biagiola” program is open to any archaeology or anthropology students, or simply to students interested in learning more about the subject. We provide an exciting opportunity for a first-hand experience in archaeological fieldwork. You’ll take part in the exploration of an ancient site in Tuscany, working alongside expert archaeologists and foreign students.
The school also provide a complete formation in standing building archaeology, survey and medieval castles studies. This program is offered in collaboration with the cultural heritage office of Tuscany, the regional authority that manages archaeological sites and monuments. In addition to the archaeological experience, you will be able to enjoy a wide range of cultural sites, historic monuments, and natural sites of Tuscany.
For further information, visit www.culturaterritorio.org, or contact me at info@culturaterritorio.org.

Fieldwork Opportunity: School of Archaeology in Abruzzo (Italy)

School of Archaeology  in Abruzzo (Italy) – summer program 2017

A new call for applications is now open for the summer program of the Archaeological School in Abruzzo (Italy) 2017 organized by University of Pisa.
After the positive results obtained in the previous years, also this year the university of Pisa with the important collaboration of the Superintendence for the Archaeological Heritage of Abruzzo and with the support of other centers and Universities: University of Lecce, ICCOM-CNR U.O.S. of Pisa and INGV of Rome has chosen to continue supporting this summer program.
The aim of the school is to increase awareness and competencies about archaeological and methodological issues through an intensive four weeks program of lectures, laboratory experiences and field activities.
This program is a new approach in studying and understanding of ancient civilizations and offers its participants a diachronic (multi-period) approach to the study of archaeology. The school gives to the students the opportunity to  work in two different excavations and practise different archaeological research methods. With this program, students will gain the skills and a deeper knowledge of the archaeology from the prehistoric to the roman period.
The school will last from July 9th to August 6th 2017
NEW registration deadline is May 30th 2017
Each participant will earn 10 undergraduate credits and a certificate of participation through the University of Pisa.
Costs includes all the school activities, accommodation and meals.
We would appreciate if you could share the information about our program with your  students
Please don’t hesitate to contact our staff:  summerschool.abruzzo@arch.unipi.it
For more information and to apply visit our:
Official website at: http://www.cfs.unipi.it/summerschool-abruzzo/
Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/SummerSchoolAbruzzo/

Fieldwork Opportunity: The Apolline Project

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The Apolline Project is an open research network, which sheds light on the hitherto neglected past of the area to the north of Mt. Vesuvius, in the Bay of Naples, and the Apennines. The project has run actively since 2004 and has several components, with current major work focusing on the Suburban Baths of Pompeii, a post-79 Roman villa with baths on the northern slope of Mt. vesuvius, and the Roman city of Aeclanum, along the Via Appia in inland Campania. The results gained so far have been presented worldwide and published in an edited book and in several articles, which you can download (http://www.apollineproject.org/academics/publications.html).

The Apolline Project is now accepting applications for its Spring/Summer 2017 lab and field activities, which can be divided into: dig at the ancient city of Aeclanum, boot camp of human osteology, study of the pottery assemblages from the Suburban Baths in Pompeii and the late antique villa in Pollena Trocchia, and courses on epigraphy, geophysics, and restoration!
For the Spring classes on pottery study and restoration, participants will have the opportunity to spend additional time before and after the program at the project’s accommodations for no additional charge in order to better explore the region.

For the Summer study season at the late antique villa in Pollena Trocchia, a select number of scholarships to participants are offered.

For further information, including course descriptions and fieldwork opportunities, visit: http://www.apollineproject.org/dig.html.

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