Lucca, Italy

Description:

Summer 2009

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL, Palazzaccio, (Lucca), Italy

This program consists of a five week excavation campaign of an Etruscan settlement and Roman villa near Lucca, Italy. The program welcomes students from all disciplines and may be of particular interest to students of Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Classics, Computer Science, Fine Arts and History.

The field school centers on the excavation of an ancient Roman farmhouse called ‘Palazzaccio’, one of more than 100 ancient Roman farms identified in the plain of Lucca (Tuscany) and often referred to collectively as the ‘rural Pompeii’.  The historical and archaeological significance of these ancient farms is of such importance that the entire plain of Lucca has been officially designated a protected archaeological zone.  Through our field school, UNCA is now a collaborative partner in Forum UNESCO’s international effort to excavate and preserve these farms. 

Students will receive an intensive introduction to all aspects of field excavation techniques, from methods of discovery and recovery to documentation, the creation of site plans and interpretation of stratigraphy. In addition to work in the field, students will process excavated material in a laboratory and also be trained in the fundamental techniques of artifact recording and illustration. The program will also incorporate visits to local museums and lectures by Etruscan and Roman archaeologists.

Requirements:

Daily journal logs; laboratory projects; and assigned reading material.
(4 credit hours)

Program Costs:

The projected program cost for the 2009 field season is $2,300.  This includes housing, meals, and medical insurance. Tuition, passport cost, airfare  and travel within the country are not included.

Payment deadlines are:  $1100 by February 13, 2009 and $1200 by April 14, 2009.