Summer School Acropoli of Populonia Archaeological Field School
DURATION
13 Days
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
04 Apr 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Request earliest startdate
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1st session start date I 2nd session start date: 02-06-2025
** + 1000 for accomodation, food/meals, transportation to and from the Summer School site (on arrival/departure days) and to and from the excavation site (daily), excavation management costs
Introduction
This Archaeology Summer School takes place in the scenic medieval castle of Populonia, overlooking the Gulf of Baratti and the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. Once a prominent Etruscan and Roman city, the site is located in the heart of Tuscany, near Florence, Pisa, and Siena, within the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia.
The Summer School will be repeated in two sessions: 19-31 May 2025 and 2-13 June 2025. In both cases the registration deadline is 4 April 2025.
Each session features hands-on fieldwork in archaeological excavation, the creation of scientific documentation (graphic, photographic, and written), and a ceramics workshop using finds from the excavations.
Lectures cover topics such as stratigraphy, the historical and cultural context of the site, material culture, and include educational visits to local museums and archaeological sites.
All activities are led by professional staff involved in the University of Pisaโs ongoing investigations on the Acropolis of Populonia, with participation from Italian students to foster collaboration and exchange.
At the conclusion of the program, participants will complete a final assessment on the knowledge and skills acquired, which will contribute to their overall evaluation.
Participants will stay in a guesthouse managed by the Ministry of Culture within the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia.
The guesthouse is equipped with a kitchen, shared bedrooms and bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Food will be provided via grocery deliveries, with participants responsible for preparing their own meals. Participants should provide a certificate or self-declaration of any food allergies or intolerances.
Participant's personal requirements and mandatory equipment (each participant must provide independently):
- Tetanus vaccination certificate
- Medical certificate of good health or fitness for work
- Safety clothing, including reinforced-toe safety shoes and durable work trousers (long trousers)
- Personal trowel and work gloves (optional)
The Summer School will be held on campus in Localitร Baratti, Piombino (Livorno), at Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia.
Ideal Students
Bachelor's and Masterโs students, PhD candidates, research fellows, and professionals in relevant fields.
Admissions
Program Outcome
Aim
The aim of Summer School is to acquire knowledge on archaeological research in the study of the ancient world, practice the stratigraphy method, and draft scientific documentation in the field.
Our scientific goal is to gather archaeological data on Roman structures located on the Acropolis hill of the ancient Etruscan and Roman city of Populonia.
The site holds significant archaeological interest, featuring cultural artefacts from the Iron Age settlement of Fufluna/Pupluna, Roman walls on the Acropolis, temples, and other structures. Systematic research has been ongoing since the 1980s, with investigations in the sacred area revealing at least three temples surrounding the Roman forum. Recently, the University of Pisa uncovered a Roman thermal bath complex in the area.
Program Tuition Fee
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