LOCATION:Alexandria,Egypt.

SEASON DATE: 20th October- 10th November ,2012

WEBSITE:www.hriac.com

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Since 2007,H.R.I.A.C is holding an archaeological research and excavation in Shallalat Gardens,

in the center of Alexandria.In the topography of the ancient city,this site was located in the

Royal Quarter of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

After conducting geophysical survey,3 (three) targets have been indicated and during the

excavations,there is a lot of evidence of human constructions.There are also finds of pottery,coins,

mosaics etc.But the most important discovery is a unique hellenistic marble statue of Alexander

the Great,which is already exhibited in the National Museum of Alexandria.(www.hriac.com)

During the autumn 2012 excavation season,the research will be concetrated on the excavation of

a construction found in a depth of about 10 meters near the area tha the statue was found.

PARTICIPANTS will:

-practice and participate in the excavation.

-be trained in the methodology of the excavation,

-in record keeping

-in archaeological drawing

-in identifying/cataloguing archaeological finds

-be introduced to the principles of conservation

-attend seminar lectures

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Whether you  are a graduate or post graduate student of Archaeology,this program will provide

an exciting and unique opportunity for a first-hand look at archaeological fieldwork in a unique

historical site.

PROGRAM COST

Price: 2500 € 

          includes 3 weeks participation in the excavation,housing within the city of Alexandria

in rooms of 3-4 participants,full meal program,1 site-seeing tour in Alexandria (Library,Quait Bay,

Roman Theater,Catacombes,National Museum),1 one-day excursion to Cairo(Pyramids,Cairo Museum).

AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED

APPLICATION DUE: July 20,2012

Please provide an one-page essay,describing your interest in Hellenistic and Roman Alexandria

and the reasons you would like to participate in H.R.I.A.C's excavations.

Also,a curriculum vitae is necessary.

Inquiries and application documents should be submitted to: hriac@yahoo.com

Periods of Occupation:Hellenistic-Late Roman

Project Size:10-20 participants

Minimum age :21 years

In the end of the program,a Certificate of Attendance will be provided.