Samshvilde Summer School is an intensive three-week course in basic archaeological and bioarchaeological practice. Trainees will have the unique opportunity to excavate Samshvilde’s royal medieval citadel (11th-13th cent. AD) and Sioni burial grounds. In this course, trainees will learn a variety of methodological skills and gain handson experience necessary for becoming a professional archaeologist. Training includes 1) field work; 2) postexcavation finds processing; 3) and seminars. Trainees will also learn about Georgian history and culture. At the end of this course, trainees will have experience in:
- Archaeological and grave context excavation
- Documentation and archiving
- Artefact conservation
- Scientific photography
- Technical drawing
- Basic osteology
Come join us in beautiful Georgia!
Program dates. July 13th to August 4th, 2020 Application Deadline. February 14th, 2020 (may be extended until all spaces are filled) Academic Credits. Upon request (no enrollment fees or academic credits will be charged by the University of Georgia) Prerequisites. Applicants are not required to have previous experience in archaeology or bioarchaeology, although they must be fit to do physical labor, be proficient in English, and have an interest in archaeology Program Fee: 4,625 GEL (2,100 CAD) This includes a 625 GEL (285 CAD) application fee due February 28th (NON REFUNDABLE) and a 4,000 GEL (1815 CAD) program fee due March 27th This fee includes Accommodation, Meals, Transport between Tbilisi and the dig house, 2 day trips (locations to be determined), Teaching materials, field equipment and seminars, Lodging for 2 nights in Tbilisi, Certification (upon completion) This fee does NOT include Airfare, Activities, meals and personal expenses while in Tbilisi, Academic credits and registration fees at your home institution, Travel health insurance (REQUIRED) *Applicants are encouraged to apply for financing through their academic institution Apply now at: samshvilde.ug.edu.ge/en/summer_schools
