2010 Archaeology Fieldwork in Focus: Marsiliana d'Albegna (Italy)

The 8th International Archaeological Research Campaign at the Marsiliana d'Albegna Project will be held 30 August 2010-30 October 2010 and is currently seeking students and volunteers.

The archeological research activities in the Etruscan site at Marsiliana d'Albegna (Tuscany-Italy) will start again under the direction of the Superintendence to Archaeological Properties in Tuscany (dr. Andrea Camilli), Department of Archaeology of the University of Siena (Laboratory of Etruscology and Italic Antiquities directed by Prof. Andrea Zifferero) and with Etruria Nova, a not-for-profit association. Started in 2002, the Marsiliana Project has contributed to the rediscovery of this important Proto-historic and Etruscan site, already known for its rich and large necropolis brought to light by Prince Tommaso Corsini at the beginning of the 1900's.

Activities

Continuation of the excavation in the Necropolis of Macchiabuia, a site of about 40 trench tombs enclosed by stone circles (end of the 8th - 7th century B.C.);

Continuation of the excavation in the "Casa delle Anfore", a peripheral residence with central atrium, dated between the last quarter of the 6th and the end of the 5th century B.C. This building, situated within Corsini's Estate, has an area of 400 square meters and is divided into at least six rooms, of which only two have been explored until now.

Continuation of the survey within Corsini's Estate: clean-up and identification of some graves not yet explored, discovery of new sites for a more precise sites for a more precise definition of the living and funerary fabric of the Etruscan Age.

Conditions of Participation Participation fees:

• 1 week* - 160 Euro
• 2 weeks* - 300 Euro
• 3 weeks* - 450 Euro

Applications will be accepted until 31 July. To ensure a place on the research campaign 2010 you are advised to book early.

Etruria Nova card (annual membership is obligatory): 25 Euro (ordinary membership)

Price includes:

• Accommodation courtesy of "La Speranza" holiday farm house in Marsiliana d'Albegna (www.agriturismolasperanza.it), in apartments with 4 or 5 beds, kitchen and bathroom with shower, also bed linen and towels. Single occupancy may be possible, on payment of a surcharge, dependent on availability. Swimming pool for use of participants.
• Provision for breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners to be made in their apartments by participants, comprising fresh and tinned foods, furnished by the organization.
• Transfer by car/minibus between the accommodation and Albinia (Orbetello) railway station during fixed hours; transport to the excavation sites and on excursions.
• Insurance cover for the duration of the campaign, included in subscription to the Etruria Nova Association.
• Certificate on successful completion (valid for the issue of formative credits).

NOT included:

• Tickets for entrance to museums and archaeological sites on excursions.
• Extra services in the holidays farm (tennis, table football, sauna, laundry and air conditioning in the apartments).
• Any further services not specifically included above.

Participation in the research is open to students of archaeology and volunteers, provided that they are of legal age.

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