Deadline: Ongoing
https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org
These programs offer a very extensive approach to the anthropology and archaeology of the Roman frontier environments, through field work, laboratory analysis and lectures. Concurrently, our intensive Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) program allows our participants to acquire a highly marketable skill set, becoming proficient in both GPR systems (250MHz and 500MHz) and configurations used in near subsurface investigations. Our students will be able to experience several field approaches, ranging from Classical excavation, anthropological site exploration, as well as geophysical (GPR) surveys. Our programs provide a complete and scientifically integrated approach to a Classical site, in a very complex environment. In a region fundamentally important to our understanding of European genesis.
Programs:
Roman Villa and Settlement Excavation – Identity and Wealth on the Roman Frontier
Location: Rapolt, Hunedoara County, Transylvania – Romania
Dates:
Session 1: June 7 – July 4, 2020
Session 2: July 5 – August 1, 2020
Team Size: 18 participants per session
E-mail: archaeology@archaeotek.org
Description: The integrated outcomes of our various field techniques have yielded extraordinary results: a rural built space of ca. one hectare, with massive fortification walls decorated with exterior frescoes, richly built two-story buildings, containing exceptional artifacts (well preserved bronze statues, jewelry, mint condition coins, writing implements, etc.). Our target excavation, the central building of the “villa” has already presented us with a very complex and surprising occupation sequence and practices.
Program Fees: US$ 1695 per 4-week session (program fees, equipment, room and board – see webpage for details).
Web Site: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/roman-villa-excavation
Application Form: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/application-excavation-and-gpr
Applied Field Geophysics Workshop – Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Applications
Location: Rapolt / Micia / Uroi, Hunedoara County, Transylvania – Romania
Dates: June 14-20; June 21-27; July 12-18; July 19-25, 2020
Team Size: 3 participants per GPR system per session
E-mail: archaeology@archaeotek.org
Description: This program offers intensive training in Ground Penetrating Radar exploration techniques, both field and laboratory analysis, as it applies to the anthropogenic transformation of a historical landscape. Our two case studies are the fortified medieval military castle of Uroi; and the multi-layered, multi-occupation from late Prehistory to present day site of Micia. Our participants will become proficient with 250MHz and 500MHz GPR systems in both rough terrain and cart configurations.
Program Fees: US$ 1095 per 5-day session (program fees, equipment, full room and board – see webpage for details).
Web Site: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/gpr-exploration
Application Form: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/application-excavation-and-gpr
Geophysics (GPR) Exploration and Roman Archaeological Excavation
Location: Rapolt / Micia / Uroi, Hunedoara County, Transylvania – Romania
Dates:
Session 1: June 7 – July 4, 2020
Session 2: July 5 – August 1, 2020
Team Size: 3 participants per GPR system per session
E-mail: archaeology@archaeotek.org
Description: Integrated program, combining the Applied Field Geophysics (GPR) Workshop and Roman Villa and Settlement Excavation (see above).
Program Fees: US$ 2295 per 4-week session (program fees, equipment, room and board – see webpage for details).
Web Site: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/gpr-exploration-and-excavation
Application Form: https://www.archaeotek-archaeology.org/application-excavation-and-gpr
Participants will not only explore the archaeology of the region, but will have the opportunity to sample the magic of Transylvania, through its amazing historical and natural landscapes.
These programs are available for both credit students and non-credit participants.