The course includes 7 hours per day, distributed in 4.5 hours of excavation and 2.5 hours of lab work, exercises, lectures and excursions. There will be two rest days every five days of work.

Students receive an intensive introduction on basic aspects of field excavation techniques, which are applied during the excavation time.  In the laboratory students process, classify and study excavated material. Participants also attend lectures on Roman archaeology. In   addition to  the   daily excavation  and  laboratory  work,  students  further  learn  about  the history  of  Menorca  in  organized  excursions.  Courses are taught in English and in Spanish.

Directed at:

The course is open to anyone interested in learning about Archaeology.   Previous knowledge or   experience in archaeology is not required.

Calendar 2008: 8 sessions (20 days each)

Airfare not included.

Course fee includes:

• Course tuition.
• Accommodation in the Student Residency in Ciutadella. Two to six per room. Walking distance to the historic center, port and beaches.
• Daily transportation to/from the excavation site.
• Daily transportation to/from the excavation site.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ciutadella
• Morning snack at the Ecomuseum.
• Accident insurance at the site.
• Included excursions.
• Certificate of participation.

Spaces Available

Participation is limited to 14 students per session. Reservations will only be effective after payment of the registration fee.

Certificates:

At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate of participation stating the hours and activities of the course.

Participants that perform exceedingly well in the course will receive a letter of recommendation from our organization.

Information and reservations:

Lana Johnson, Course Coordinator
Email: sanisera@arrakis.es or archaeology@ecomuseodecavalleria.com