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Field School Location
Mosna-Valea Viilor, Sibiu, Southern Transylvania, Romania
Application Deadline: May 15, 2006
Web page: www3.sympatico.ca/gonciar
Field School Overview
Project Directors
The Medias Excavation Mosna/Valea Viilor Sites forms part of the Southern Transylvania Projects (see www3.sympatico
.ca/gonciar). It is a combined effort of the Brukenthal National Museum of Sibiu (Romania) (Scientific Director: Adrian Georgescu) and the Archaeological Techniques and Research Center ArchaeoTek (Canada)(Field Director: Andre Gonciar). The program offers a variety of archaeological venues for students to explore. The sites to be excavated, situated near the city of Medias, in the Mosna and Valea Viilor communes, will introduce students to several periods of the region s history, ranging from the Neolithic to medieval times.
The excavations as such intend to follow the evolution of a Prehistoric community from village to village. The Neolithic villages are dated from around 3000 BC. Results from surveys and test trenches have indicated the presence of several large Neolithic villages. Preliminary results indicate the presence of several houses with their annexes and of at least one place of worship (proto-temple).
The results of the 2003-2004 seasons were extraordinary. Two housing complexes have been identified and have been partially excavated. The excavation has revealed a Cotofeni layer (Aeneolithic-Bronze transition period), very rich in incised pottery. However, the settlement has been destroyed by agricultural terrassing. The sites themselves belong to the Petresti Culture as demonstrated by the various finds, such as beautifully painted pottery, stone and bone tools and a unique discovery for the Petresti Culture (and extremely rare for the Romanian Neolithic-Aeneolithic), a gold pendant. In 2005, one of the Petresti houses has been fully excavated. Next to it was found a very complex and very rich ritual pit. The quality and the uniqueness of the artefacts are truly exceptional.
Surveys conducted during the past two years in the region also indicate the presence of several Roman villages and villae in the area, demonstrated by several Roman pieces of pottery excavated, and a Daco-Roman necropolis in the same area. Bronze settlements and graves have also been identified, particularily rich in the Valea Viilor area. However, our main objectives are the Neolithic villages and the transition sites to the Bronze Age.
As it stands, the field work will be divided between 4-5 person teams that will excavate a trench or section from top to bottom. Students and volunteers will experience first hand the overall evolution of an archaeological excavation on a smaller scale. They will also have the satisfaction of seeing their work brought to completion.
The work week is Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in the field, with two 15 min. snack breaks around 9:45 AM and 2:15 PM, and a one hour lunch break at noon, and from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, ceramics and lab work. The schedule is flexible however, and will be adapted to suit our daily needs and, of course, the weather.
Room and Board Information: We house everyone in double or triple occupancy rooms (with 2-7 people per house) in the village houses (single rooms are available for an extra fee). Every house is equipped with modern bathrooms. You will be guests of Romanian families and will have a chance to discover the true sense of old fashion Transylvanian hospitality. You will experience some of the nicest aspects of Eastern European country life, you will get to experience some of your guest families home made cookies and a variety of home made traditional (alcoholic) beverages.
The housing and excavation conditions are very safe. There are several fully equipped hospitals and stores near by. Generally speaking, you will have all the advantages of a country life with all the comfort of an urban environment.
Three meals a day are provided during the work week. Breakfast will consist of a buffet of tea or coffee, eggs, cheese, cold cuts, bread, vegetables and fruits. Lunch is eaten usually in the dig house but there is a distinct possibility to have it in the field and takes the form of a sandwich and some fruits or vegetables or a light cooked meal. Dinner will be a solid meal consisting of a soup, a main course, a salad and fruits. We are excavating in the heart of one of the Romanian historical wine making regions, therefore it would be a shame not to take advantage of it: wine will always be served with dinner. Most of the products used to prepare our meals are home grown and of very high quality. And our cook is very good! Bottled water is provided every day during the workdays.
We will also have a couple of deep in the woods barbecues (it's a Romanian tradition that we choose to honor as often as possible). We will also visit the Biertan Castle and have (at least once) a feast at their incredible medieval restaurant.
Romanian cuisine is generally meat oriented. It is impossible to provide a separate vegetarian option daily. Once a week, there is a vegetarian meal for the whole team, but otherwise be prepared for a traditional type cuisine, full of flavour and aroma. One thing is guaranteed: you will never leave the table hungry!
Costs: US $1250 for 5 weeks or US $300 per week
Several field trips are available for an extra fee. See: www3.sympatico.ca/gonciar Recommended readings
Anything you may find in English (or a language that you may understand) on Vinca and Petresti Cultures, Late Neolithic and Aeneolithic (Chalcolithic) in Romania or South-Eastern Europe. Moast of the litterature is either in Romanian, Hungarian or Bulgarian
Summary
The Mosna/Valea Viilor Excavations are a ground breaking project. It is redefining the Petresti Culture which stands at the basis of the genesis of the great Cucuteni Culture. The archaeological experience is amazing and the cultural one will be unforgettable. We also organise four weekend trips and one final week long trip to explore Romania archaeology and hiostory. See www3.sympatico.ca/gonciar . This excavation experience will make Transylvania very real for anyone willing to explore it.
Quotes from former students
The dig is great, the food is amazing, the wine and palinka are spiritual: I'll come back for sure!!!
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