We have teamed up with the Institute for Field Research (IFR) and Romanian academic and non-profit Institutions to train students in the osteological analysis of medieval assemblages and archaeological excavation methods and practice in the fortified Saxon church of the Transylvanian village of Sânpetru.

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Please visit the IFR's website or click here to find relevant information on costs and the application process.

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General information

 

Duration of the field school: 4 weeks
Field school dates: July 7- August 3, 2024

Field school directors: Dr Annamaria Diana and Dr Daniela Marcu Istrate

Tuition includes: Costs of instruction -  Room and board - Academic credits - Fieldwork and programme fieldtrips transportation

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If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact

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admissions@ifrglobal.org 

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For questions regarding the field school programme and general info, please contact

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brasovbioarchaeology@gmail.com

 

Learning activities

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Participants will receive instruction and training in archaeological and bioarchaeological theory and practice on:​

• Archaeological excavation of areas of the Saxon fortified church

• Ethical handling and post excavation processing of human skeletal remains from Transylvanian medieval cemeteries - cleaning, conservation and storage

• Basic skeletal anatomy and analytical methods

• Methods for interpreting the burial context and for recording bioarchaeological data

• Archaeological site and finds photography

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Daily activities will alternate lectures, seminars and lab activities. Participants will also be able to enjoy and discover Transylvania on weekly fieldtrips and their own free time.

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