High School Archaeology at Roman Pollentia

  Spain

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Palma de Mallorca

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 8 - August 2

Description: This program is open to high school students in grades 11 and 12 (16-17 years old). Students will join the archaeological excavation of Pollentia on the island of Mallorca as field crew on the ancient settlement of the city alongside archaeologists from local government agencies and local university students. The object of our work will be the continuing excavation of the city's Forum. Participants at this site will contribute to the research of the introduction and development of the Roman culture across the Mediterranean and specifically in the Balearic Islands.

ArchaeoSpain groups interact in all aspects of the project, including excavation, mapping, photography, and the conservation, cataloguing and exhibition of artifacts. All students are expected to engage in all archaeological activities during the program. While we do not require that participants speak Spanish, they will be immersed in the language daily. Thus ArchaeoSpain hopes that you take advantage of this situation to learn some basics or improve your spoken Spanish.

The work, due to the summer heat and the physical nature of the excavation, will be demanding. Those that wish to join should be in reasonable physical condition and in good health. ArchaeoSpain will also make time to experience Spain away from the shovels and picks by relaxing on the island's beaches, sitting at a café, or touring several nearby pre-historic, Roman and Medieval sites of interest.

Highlights: ArchaeoSpain programs provide opportunities for people from all over the world to engage in scientific research and to participate in important archaeological projects in Spain and Italy.

Since ArchaeoSpain's creation, students from 13 countries and 125 universities have joined our programs, many of them obtaining academic credit at their schools for their participation.

Cost in US$: $4,600

Fees DO NOT include airfare.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

ArchaeoSpain's Mission Statement: ArchaeoSpain is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 by a group of archaeologists and teachers with the goal of providing an opportunity for people from all over the world to engage in scientific research and to participate in important archaeological excavations in Spain and Italy. We are committed to furthering cultural exchange and experience in archaeology.

Year Founded: 2000