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Overview
Excavations will take place at the church of “San Pietro a Pozzeveri” in the municipality of Altopascio. Badia Pozzeveri is located approximately 10 miles east of the city of Lucca, capital of the Tuscan province of the same name. San Pietro’s church was once part of a Camaldolese monastery, which was founded in the 11th century on the shores of Lake Bientina. The medieval lake, now entirely dried up, extended between Lucca and the Arno River. The monastery flourished during the 12-13th centuries thanks to its location along the Via Francigena, a major trade and pilgrimage route, which connected France and Northern Europe with Rome throughout the entire Middle Ages. The monastery’s decline started in the 14th century and eventually led to its dissolution in the 15th century. San Pietro’s church remained as the village’s center of worship and is still in use.
Aim
The Field School Pozzeveri in Archaeology and Bioarchaeology course from University of Pisa is an outstanding opportunity for students to gain practical experience in archaeological excavation and bioarchaeological investigation by working side-by-side with leading researchers in the field.
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The field school is designed to provide participants with knowledge of archaeological field methods, including:
- Survey and excavation
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and informatics
- Bioarchaeological field and research methods
- Recovery, restoration, and analysis of human skeletal remains.
- Practical, hands-on experience in the field will be complemented by laboratory activity in archaeology and bioarchaeology.
- Lectures by the directors and instructors on their research will also provide students with insights in the theory and practice of archaeology and physical anthropology.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 26 days
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Language
English
Credits
12 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Archaeology Anthropology BiologyExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- The Summer School has no formal prerequisites; students will be fully trained for all the activities they experience.
- Students interested in applying to the Summer School must fill out and submit the online Application Form.
- Prior to their arrival to Italy, the students are required to complete all readings included in the attached reading list. The readings will include topics such as bioarchaeology, stratigraphy, geographic information systems. An understanding of such topics is essential to maximize on-site learning.
- Students are required to participate actively in both fieldwork and laboratory activities, and to demonstrate a good understanding of the concepts and techniques employed in the field.
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1000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 EUR for the full programme during 26 days. -
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1000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 EUR for the full programme during 26 days.
(+ 1200 euro for accomodation)
Living costs for Altopascio
600 - 900 EUR /month
Living costs
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Funding
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