The Summer School AGUNTUM – Archaeological Field School is aimed at students of classical and ancient study programs who are interested in the history of the Eastern Alps and the Roman times and who would like to gain experience in archaeological excavation, archaeological documentation and the processing of discovered material.
Info
Degree
Certificate of the University of Innsbruck
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 weeks/6 ECTS-Credits
Location
Aguntum, 9991 Dölsach, Römerstraße 1, AT
Language
English
Cost
1.800 EUR excl. cost for travel, board and lodging
Dates
12 July 2021 – 7 August 2021
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Objectives
Participants will
- gain an overview over the history of the Eastern Alps in Roman Time
- gain practical experience in archaeological excavation
- gain practical experience in the processing of discovered material
- learn scientific documentation techniques (drawing, photography, photogrammetry, SfM 3D)
- document and interpret stratigraphic data on archaeological finds
Target group
- future archaeologists
- international students of classical and ancient study programs
Contact
Julia Jenewein
Division for continuing education
Karl-Schönherr-Str. 3
6020 Innsbruck
Academic Supervision
Mag. Dr. Martin Auer
Department of Archaeology
Atrium, Langer Weg 11
6020 Innsbruck
Instructors
Mag. Dr. Martin Auer
MMMag. Lukas Egger
Organisational Information
Programme
You will have to organise your own journey to get there. Arrival in Aguntum on 11 July 2021.
- Excavation week 1: lectures and practical exercises in the field
- Excavation week 2-4: work in the field / work with the material found
- Excavation week 4: final report
- Saturdays: excursions. Sundays are free.
There are 4- to 8-bed rooms in the “Aguntum excavation house” on the excavation site. Kitchen and bathrooms are shared. Washing machine and free WiFi is available.
Equipment
Field work clothes for very hot (up to 35°C), cold and rainy days is recommended. Safety shoes are obligatory. All further equipment and tools are provided.
Registration
Please register via the Registartion Button above.
General Information for Course Registration.