The average summer temperatures in the area are 25-35° C (77-95° F). Participation in the project is not recommended for individuals with solar allergies or other special illnesses that might be exacerbated during the intensive outdoor activities.The participants should inform the project staff about any health issues, allergies, and food preferences. The participants should have medical insurance including COVID-19 treatment and repatriation. A medical COVID-19 certificate will be requested from each participant.However, applicants for Session 2 are expected to have at least two weeks of archaeological field experience prior to their participation in this session. Number of field school places available: Maximum 12Īcademic credits available: Up to 9 ECTS credits are available through the New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria.Įxperience required: No previous experience is required for applicants for Session 1 and/or 3. Minimum age: 18 (16, if the participant is accompanied by an adult family member) Session 3: 09 July - 6 August 2022 (closed)Īpplication deadline: Until the places are filled or 15 June 2022.Session 2: 23 July - 6 August 2022 (open).Session 1: 09 July - 23 July 2022 (closed).Kamen Boyadzhiev (PhD in Archaeology), National Institute of Archaeology and Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Yavor Boyadzhiev (PhD in Archaeology), National Institute of Archaeology and Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Asst. Tell Yunatsite Excavation Team from the National Institute of Archaeology and Museum ĭig co-directors: Associate Prof.Major field school topics/activities: Archaeology of Neolithic and Chalcolithic Europe Excavations of the Final Neolithic/ Chalcolithic (4900 – 4100 BCE) strata of Tell Yunatsite Prehistoric warfare and ceramics Archaeological field techniques and methods for excavation and documentation, processing of finds and samples Excursions to significant heritage sites in Bulgaria. Project venue: the district town of Pazardzhik, Bulgaria. Periods in the project's focus: Final Neolithic / Chalcolithic, Early Bronze Age, Iron Age, Antiquity and Middle Ages. Site: Prehistoric tell next to the village of Yunatsite, Southern Bulgaria. The excavation started: 1939 The field school started: 2013 Suitable for both beginner and advanced students as well as those interested in archaeology and history of the eastern Mediterranean and Europe during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods.
Project type: Field school & archaeological excavation.