Lorenzo de' Medici - art, language and culture since 1973

The Archaeology Field School is a unique opportunity for students to participate in an archaeological excavation as well as to receive undergraduate level coursework at the 2nd and 3rd academic year within the North American system. There are no pre-requisites and no experience of archaeology or knowledge of Italian is expected – only a desire to dig and to learn more about the extraordinary Etruscan civilization of ancient Italy. Principal qualifications include a strong academic record, abundant enthusiasm, and a desire to learn more about archaeology.

At the school’s campus in Tuscania and on selected field trips students will explore major features of Etruscan culture and the methodologies utilized in classical archaeology. Participants will play a full role in the excavation of an Etruscan necropolis near Tuscania, currently in phase three of its exploration. Here they will work under professional supervision and in collaboration with students from the University of Florence. By examining material evidence, so abundant in this region, students will be given the opportunity to learn about the lives of the ancient Etruscans from archaeological evidence and literary sources.

Whether you are a current archaeology or anthropology student or simply someone interested in learning more about the subject, this program will provide an exciting and unique opportunity for a first hand look at archaeological fieldwork.

Dates for Summer 2010: 1 July - 31 July

Please “click here” to download the LdM Special Tuscania Workshops brochure for 2010 for more information, including admissions, equipment necessary, etc.