Archaeology Fieldwork

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain academic and practical experience in the recovery and analysis of the material remains of an ancient culture. Students will participate in all aspects of the excavation, including digging and surveying at the site, sampling soil, and recording of architecture. They will also participate in the various tasks that take place in conjunction with digging, such as the washing and reading of pottery, soil matrix analysis, and faunal and floral identification. Field trips to other archaeological sites in Jerusalem will be provided throughout. In addition, lectures on topics relating to the site, the archaeology of Jerusalem, and methodology will be held throughout the week.