Archaeobotany Field Course 2009

FIELD COURSE IN ARCHAEBOTANY

6th – 10th July, 2008
Kaman-Kalehöyük, Kırşehir Turkey
Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology

Archaeobotany is the archaeological investigation of ancient plant use, economies and environments through the analysis of archaeological plant remains. Archaeobotanical research has been a part of the excavation at Kaman-Kalehöyük for 20 years and in 2009 the second archaebotany fieldschool will be offered at the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology’s research facility at the excavation site. The course will be in English and aims to provide introductory-level training in:

  1. Field sampling and recovery methods;
  2. Laboratory recognition of key classes of plant remains (e.g. seeds, fruits, charcoals);
  3. Laboratory procedures;
  4. Identification of the Old World cereal species;
  5. Quantification and analysis techniques;

The field school will include:

  1. On-site training and discussion at the Kaman Kalehoyuk excavations;
  2. Use of the JIAA flotation machine;
  3. Laboratory tuition in the JIAA field laboratory.
Lecturer:
Dr. Andrew Fairbairn, who has 20 years experience as an archaeobotanist in Turkey, UK, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Contact:
Dr Andrew Fairbairn, Lecturer in Archaeology, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia. Candidates will submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of intent to Email: a.fairbairnatuq.edu.au
Cost:
$250 course fee (includes food and lodging; students are expected to pay for their travel to Kaman, Kırşehir, Turkey)

For more information and application, please contact:
Mrs. Deniz Erbişim e-mail : meccjtriatttnet.net.tr

Please note: As well as the ability to follow lectures in English, applicants must also have adequate spoken English to be able to interact with other students and ask questions.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2008

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