Blog Profile / Archaeological Digs
| URL : | http://www.archaeologydigs.blogspot.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Academics / Archaeology | |
| Posts on Regator: | 151 | |
| Posts / Week: | 0.6 | |
| Archived Since: | March 13, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Saving the Stones
Hand in hand with archaeological excavations, the element of conservation plays an essential role in reconstructing our past through material remains. The IAA's (Israel Antiquities Authority) International Conservation Center's Saving...Show More Summary
Leisure Travel and Archaeology
Are you interested in leisure travel on a dime to countries or locations where you can take in the great archaeological sites they have to offer? A new vacation/travel club, known now in the travel industry as Club Sea Breeze, boasts...Show More Summary
Excavating the Ancient City of Stobi
For more than a century the ancient city of Stobi - the capital of Macedonia Secunda - has been attracting scientists from all over the world to reveal its secrets. The first historiography records that mention Stobi are provided byShow More Summary
Workshop on Ancient Greek Pottery
The WORKSHOP FOR RESTORATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ANCIENT GREEK POTTERY will guide participants through the history of Ancient Greek pottery, its production and consequent stages of archaeological conservation, documentation, study, and restoration. Show More Summary
Early Christian Monastery Excavations in Varna
100 years ago, the Bulgarian archaeologist Karel Schkorpil began excavating the early Christian church of the 6th century on the Djanavara hill in Varna (ancient Odessos). The Byzantine-era building was decorated with distinctive marble revetments, colorful mosaics, and its crypt contained three precious reliquaries made of gold, silver and marble. Show More Summary
The Heraclea Lyncestis Excavation Project
According to the Athenian orator and lawyer Demosthenes, Heraclea was founded by Philip II (the father of Alexander the Great), as a strategic center of the north-western Macedonian province of Lyncestis. Heraclea was named in honor of Heracles (Hercules), the claimed progenitor of the ruling Macedonian dynasty which Philip belonged to. Show More Summary
Leisure Travel and Archaeology
Interested in leisure travel on a dime to countries or locations where you can take in the great archaeological sites they have to offer? Club Sea Breeze boasts a huge inventory of luxury resorts in countries all over the world, including those bristling with the great archaeological and historical sites everyone wants to see "before they die". Show More Summary
New Smithsonian Exhibit a Big Hit
Few would argue with the fact that most people who walk away from a long visit at any of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., would be very favorably impressed with what they experienced. The same could be said of the Smithsonian's newest addition to its permanent exhibition spaces -- the David H. Show More Summary
Blue Creek: Excavating an Upscale Community
When we think of the ancient Maya civilization, the monumental centers of Tikal, Palenque, Chichen Itza, and Copan usually come to mind. These, however, are only a few of the countless ancient sites, many of which, though known to exist, still lie unexcavated and unexplored. Show More Summary
The Madison Legacy From the Ground Down
For those familiar with the historical foundations of the U.S. American experience, James Madison figures very large among the country's founders. In fact, among his peers in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and according to most present day scholars, Madison is widely regarded as the "Father of the U.S. Show More Summary
Digging Jamestown
For many years it was assumed by scholars that the original James Fort constructed by English colonists in 1607 at the site of Jamestown, Virginia (the first permanent English colony in America) had long been claimed for oblivion byShow More Summary
Uncovering the Mysteries of Khirbet Qeiyafa
Anyone following major archaeological discoveries in Israel will recall the pottery shard whereon was found five lines of what may be the oldest Hebrew script ever discovered. The find was uncovered at a hitherto unknown archaeological site known as Khirbet Qeiyafa. Show More Summary
Wenas Creek: Life in 16,000 B.P.
If you were to walk along the terrain near the small town of Selah, Washington, you would see a hilly, desert-like landscape, reflecting the dry climate that is characteristic of the eastern half of this Pacific Northwest state; however,...Show More Summary
Excavate a Roman City and Necropolis!
The Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria on the beautiful island of Menorca, Spain, is offering the opportunity for students and volunteers to excavate a Roman city and its associated necropolis together in one field experience from March 29 to October 31, 2010. Show More Summary
Underwater Archaeology in the Mediterranean
When most of us think about archaeology, we imagine digging on dry land through layers of soil and stone under a variety of weather conditions. But much of our history can be learned by exploring what humanity has left beneath the surface of oceans and lakes. Show More Summary
Meeting Romans Up Close and Personal
Are you interested in excavating ancient human remains? Understanding our past is not complete without a direct examination of the actual people who created it. Here is a chance to literally meet some Romans up close and personal.InShow More Summary
Investigating the Roman City at Sanisera
As early as 123 B.C., the Roman army had reached and conquered Menorca of the Balearic Mediterranean islands. Now a part of Spain, Menorca became at that time a part of the vast Roman empire. It was ruled by Rome for at least 600 years. Show More Summary
Archaeological Digs 2010
Here are the best listings online with links to detailed information about archaeological digs and field school opportunities for 2010, and see the specially featured digs by scrolling below. Return regularly, as the lists continue to expand with new opportunities:1. Show More Summary
Uncovering the Glories of Hippos
The relatively small area of this little city detracts nothing from the impressive architectural remains one beholds as the casual observer traverses its ancient streets. "Monumental" is the best word that comes to mind when describing...Show More Summary
Saving Rome: The Villa delle Vignacce Summer Field School
Can You See Yourself Saving Rome? By "saving" one means uncovering and preserving its ancient remains, of course. Program Director Dr. Darius A. Arya and Co-Directors Dr. Dora Cirone and Dr. Albert Prieto of the American Institute for...Show More Summary