THE ROMAN CITY & NECROPOLIS DIG > Presentation
 The Cape of Cavalleria Ecomuseum in Menorca, Spain, has scheduled for 2012, the excavation of Sanisera: The Roman City and Necropolis. The occupation of the city began in 123 BC and lasted until 650 AD. Participants will excavate both areas of the site, dedicating one half of the session to each area. The excavation is directed by Fernando Contreras, director of the Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria in collaboration with other archaeologists and specialists in physical anthropology and conservation. The course runs 7 hours per day, with time dedicated to both excavation and laboratory work. The course is divided into two halves: the Roman City Dig and the Necropolis Dig.
The excavation of the Necropolis focuses on funerary structures, specifically inhumations. Participants will learn and apply excavation techniques used in physical anthropology when excavating tombs. In the laboratory participants will be instructed by an anthropologist and other specialists in the classification, study, and conservation of human remains and other related materials found. The excavation of the Roman City focuses on the urban structures of Sanisera. During this part of the excavation, participants will receive an intensive introduction to basic aspects of field excavation techniques following the Harris Matrix. In the lab, participants will process, classify and study excavated materials, focusing on Roman pottery.
Participants will also be given lectures on methodology, Roman archaeology, physical anthropology and classification of archaeological materials. Participants will visit other archaeological sites on the island through organized excursions. Courses are given in both English and Spanish. For every seven course days there are two days off.
Directed at:
The course is open to any individual who would like to learn about Archaeology. Previous knowledge or experience in archaeology is not required.
Calendar 2012: 10 sessions (20 days each), from the 20th of April until the 22nd of November 2012.
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DATES |
PRICES |
Session # 1 |
April 20th – May 9th |
$ 1,300 |
Session # 2 |
May 12th – May 31st |
$ 2,100 |
Session # 3 |
June 3rd – June 22nd |
$ 2,600 |
Session # 4 |
June 25th – July 14th |
$ 2,600 |
Session # 5 |
July 17th – August 5th |
$ 2,600 |
| Session # 6 |
August 8th – August 27th |
$ 2,100 |
| Session # 7 |
August 30th – September 18th |
$ 2,100 |
| Session # 8 |
September 22th – October 9th |
$ 1,500 |
| Session # 9 |
October 12th – October 31st |
$ 1,300 |
| Session # 10 |
November 3rd - November 22nd |
$ 1,300 |
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 may 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
Phone: (34) 971-35-9999
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