Location:

Ciutadella, Spain

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Gap Year

Term:

Spring Semester, Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Sanisera Archaeology Institute for International Field Schools offers an annual archaeology dig on the island of Menorca, off the coast of Spain. This course is for students who come from all over the world to study abroad and who are interested in archaeology, anthropology and mapping tools applied to Archaeology, as well as for participants who want to learn about topography, photogrammetry and archaeological recording system with a GIS (Geographic Information System).

This program is divided in two main parts: archaeological fieldwork and Mapping tools focused on GIS.

Part 1. Archaeological fieldwork in the roman city of Sanisera

The excavation at the Roman city of Sanisera provides all the archaeological documentation necessary for the student to acquire enough training and experience in all aspects involving an excavation of the Roman civilization from the II century B.C. to the VI A.D.

In the laboratory students will learn to classify all the artifacts found on the site, including Roman pottery, numismatics and faunal remains. 

Time dedicated to this part of the program: 50%.

Part 2. Creating an archaeological GIS platform

In the second part students will practice their computer drawing skills, so that they can create an archaeological GIS platform from the applied recording system of Sanisera. In this way, students will also learn how to use the ARCGIS software.

Time dedicated to this part of the program: 50%.

Cost:

From $ 1600 USD. Course fee includes • Course tuition. • Mapping Software: ARCGIS. • Accommodation in the Student Residency in Ciutadella. Two to six per room. • Walking distance to the historic center, port and beaches • Breakfast, lunch and dinner. • Accident insurance at the site. • Daily transportation to/from the archaeological fieldwork. • In case of needing to process Schengen Visa the mandatory letter of invitation will be written so you can travel and participate in our courses. • Certificate

Additional Program Information

Requirements:

Airfare not included from the student home to/from Menorca (Spain).