Gournia Archaeological Excavations
Students are invited to apply to take part in an archaeological excavation in Gournia, a Minoan town, during Spring or Summer.
Project description
Students are invited to apply to take part in an archaeological excavation. Gournia is a Minoan town site where excavations will take place. Students will learn to excavate a trench, keep a notebook, wash and study pottery. Passport will be required/ no visa.
Project outcome
The specific outcomes of this project will be identified by the faculty mentor at the beginning of your collaboration.
Project details
| Length of commitment | To be determined by student/mentor |
| Start time | Spring, Summer |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | In-person |
| Level of collaboration | To be determined by student/mentor |
| Benefits | Variable |
| Who is eligible | Interest in archaeology, history, art. Must have a passport. |
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Project mentor
L. Vance Watrous
Professor
Art History / Visual Studies / Anthropology
Start the project
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Preparation activities
The specific preparation activities for this project will be customized through discussions between you and your project mentor. Please be sure to ask them for the instructions to complete the required preparation activities.
Keywords
Art History, Visual Studies and Anthropology