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JIAA Archaeobotany Fieldschool 2011
Date: Mid-July 2011 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Kaman-Kalehöyük, Kırşehir Turkey
Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology
- Date:
- Mid-July 2011 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Lecturer:
- Dr Andrew Fairbairn, The University of Queensland, Australia
- Content:
- This is a 5-day residential fieldschool in which students will learn how archaeologists sample, recover and interpret plant remains using the site of Kaman – Kalehoyuk as a case study. Participants will learn the principles and practice of sampling and flotation, recognition of different types of plant materials and approaches to interpretation.
- Language:
- The course will be taught in English
- Location:
- The fieldschool will take place at the Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology near Kaman in central Turkey. The JIAA has excellent facilities with its own laboratories, library and conference facilities. Participants will take part in the excavation of Kaman – Kalehoyuk, a multi-period site with occupation from the Early Bronze Age to Late Iron Age and again during the Ottoman Period.
- Cost:
- US$250 including accommodation, food and tuition and is payable to the JIAA on arrival. (Students are expected to cover their travel to Kaman)
- Application:
- Places are limited and applicants include the following in their application:
• A brief Resume/CV (no longer than 1 side of A4)
• A statement of why they wish to join the Fieldschool
Send applications to Deniz Erbisim (denizerbisim@yahoo.com) or Andrew Fairbairn (a.fairbairn@uq.edu.au) by Nov 26th 2010. - NOTE:
- Applicants must complete the relevant fieldwork and visa forms and return them to the relevant consulate/office before mid-December so please include an email address you check regularly. Due to Turkish visa and permit requirements applications received after Nov 30th 2010 will not be considered.