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Greece - Greek-Canadian Excavations at Ancient Argilos- UPDATED! |
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Archaeology Field School
Greek-Canadian Excavations at Ancient Argilos
Application Deadline: May 15
Field School Dates: June 26 - July 22
University,College, Institution
University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Field School Location
Asprovalta/Serres, Greece
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Greek-Canadian Excavations at Ancient Argilos
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Field School Overview
Field School Type: Excavation
Time periods: 700 to 300 B.C.
Field School Conditions: Rural; students live in a small town along the Northeast coast of the Mediterranean
Field School Access: Village is 12 km from the excavation. Access by minibus
Number of years for field school: 14 years
Professional certification of this field school: University of Montreal
Project Directors Jacques Perreault
Center for Classical Studies
University of Montreal
Field School Description Argilos is situated on the north Aegean coast, four kilometers west of the Strymona delta. It is one of the earliest Greek colonies in this area, founded in 655/54 B.C. Excavations conducted by the University of Montreal and the Greek Ephoreia of Serres have uncovered extensive architectural remains, covering all periods of occupation. The city prospered for some 300 years and was destroyed by Philipp II in 357 B.C.
Students participate to all aspects of the archaeological process, assisted by trained professionals.
Field school web site: www.argilos.org Field School Size: 26-50
Minimum age: 18
Is prior experience required?: No
Specialized skills you will have the opportunity to learn
Manual Mapping/drawing (plan views, profiles): Yes
Digital Photography: Yes
Excavation Survey Techniques: Yes
Interpreting stratigraphy: Yes
Soils: Yes
Restoration and conservation of artifact: Yes
Artifact analysis: Yes
Report writing: Yes
Evening Lectures: Each team present their daily results
Lab work on rain days?: Yes
Is travel during free time restricted?: No
Additional information for students: Weekends are free and students usually visit various archaeological sites and cities in the region (Thessaloniki, Vergina, Pelle, Amphipolis, Thasos, etc.)
Academic, Credit Room and Board, & Tuition
Academic Credit: Yes
Number of Credits: 3 credits
about $600 CAD
Name of Institution offering credit
Room and Board Information: $3000 CAD for the entire duration. Students live in rented appartments (2 or 3 students per room). Breakfast at the appartments, lunch and dinner in local restaurantRecommended readings All relevant information can be found on the website
Archaeology field school contact Jacques Perreault
Centre d'études classiques, University of Montreal
C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-Ville
Montreal, Quebec
H3C 3J7
Canada
Fax: 1-514-343-2347
Jacques.Y.Perreault@umontreal.ca
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