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Summer Archaeology Field SchoolANT 315-316 T / CLA 315-316 T / HIS 315-316 TIntroduction and Practical Information  Lorenzo de' Medici will run a four week intensive Archaeology Field School from July 3 through August 2, 2008. The principle goal of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to learn in a real research and excavation environment while gaining a comprehensive understanding of ancient Etruscan culture and archaeological methods. The Archaeology Field School is a unique opportunity for students to participate in an archaeological excavation as well as to receive undergraduate level coursework at the 2nd and 3rd academic year within the North American system. There are no pre-requisites and no experience of archaeology or knowledge of Italian is expected - only a desire to dig and to learn more about the extraordinary Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy. Principal qualifications include a strong academic record, abundant enthusiasm, and a desire to learn more about archaeology. At the school's campus in Tuscania and on selected field trips students will explore major features of Etruscan culture and the methodologies utilized in classical archaeology. Participants will play a full role in the excavation of an Etruscan necropolis near Tuscania, currently in phase three of its exploration. Here they will work under professional supervision and in collaboration with students from the University of Florence. By examining material evidence, so abundant in this region, students will be given the opportunity to learn about the lives of the ancient Etruscans from archaeological evidence and literary sources. Whether you are a current archaeology or anthropology student or simply someone interested in learning more about the subject, this program will provide an exciting and unique opportunity for a first hand look at archaeological fieldwork. Price will include: Deadline for applications: May 15th 2008 Physical Demands As standard procedure with most archaeological excavations, we advise participants to have an up-to-date tetanus inoculation as well as compulsory medical/travel insurance. The schedule will require a combination of strenuous field work, walking during field trips, and classroom study. While at the archaeological site, field work may necessitate digging, stooping, bending and exposure to sun, wind and/or rain. The program is scheduled during the dry, hot Italian summer. The Lorenzo de' Medici Field School is not recommended to students with allergies to sun and/or dust. Equipment For working on the archaeological dig, the following items are recommended. Applications Prospective applicants may contact LdM Austin at the address below for further details about the program and how to apply. We will accept a maximum of thirty students and a minimum of eight, with preference given to early applicants. Deadline for applications: May 15th 2008 "The archaeological dig site in progress, located in the hills of Tuscania, represents an optimum occasion for both meeting and collaboration between the students of Lorenzo de' Medici and those at the University of Florence" -- DR. STEFANO GIUNTOLI Doctor of Research of Etruscan Studies and Archaeology, University of Florence TENTATIVE DAY-BY-DAY SCHEDULE AND ITINERARY OF SITES Thursday, July 3: Arrival and registration in Tuscania Friday, July 4: Orientation Day 1, Monday, July 7: Introduction to Etruscan Civilization Morning: Seminar on the Villanovans and orientalizing Etruscans in the context of the Ancient Mediterranean World Afternoon: Seminar on Etruscan identity in the Archaic period and in the face of growing Greek and Roman influence. Day 2, Tuesday, July 8: The Etruscans in situ - classes to be held at the archaeological sites of Cerveteri and Tarquinia. Students will present topics on-site at the Banditaccia Necropolis (Cerveteri), the Museo archeologico nazionale di Tarquinia, and the Monterozzi necropolis (near Tarquinia). The Banditaccia necropolis at Cerveteri contains thousands of tombs, uniquely organized into an urban styled plan complete with narrow streets, squares and neighbourhoods. These tombs, dating from the 7th to the 1st century B.C. E., vary from tumuli to others shaped like huts and houses and are the world's sole surviving evidence of Etruscan residential architecture. The Monterozzi necropolis, dating from the 6th to the 4th century B.C.E, represents approximately ninety percent of the world's discovered Etruscan necropolis frescos. The site contains some 6,000 graves cut into the area rock-face macco. The area is recognized by archaeologists and conservators as one of the most complete examples of pictorial art from this civilization. Due to conservation problems arising subsequent to the site being opened to the public, Monterozzi has been listed on the World Monument Watch programme as one of the world's 100 most endangered monuments. Day 3, Wednesday, July 9: Transfer by private bus to San Giuliano to see tomb typologies from the 8th to 2nd centuries. Student oral presentations continue. Afternoon Classroom Lecture -Theories, methods and practice in Archaeology. Day 4, Thursday, July 10 to Day 19, July 31: Daily field work at Tuscania Necropolis (morning and afternoon, excluding Saturdays and Sundays) Excavation journal due by late afternoon on July 31st. This period also includes afternoon visit to the Museo archeologico nazionale di Tuscania on Wednesday July 16. Day 20, Friday, August 1: Final Exam and visit to the Museo nazionale etrusco di Villa Giulia, Rome in the afternoon. Farewell dinner. Saturday, August 2: Check-out. Students depart.  Field School Application Supplement |
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