Archeological Field School in Syria
Highlights & Photos
Participants in this program will join an international team of archaeologists in an excavation at the site of Tell Qarqur, Syria. Tell Qarqur was once a major city and today its remains form a 100-ft high mound, preserving a 10,000-year history of continuous occupation. The site is currently being excavated by the University of Arkansas and the American Schools of Oriental Research, under the direction of Dr. Jesse Casana and Dr. Rudolph Dornemann.
Each participant in the Archaeological Field School at Tell Qarqur will manage an excavation area, keep records, and process finds. Periodic lectures will introduce students to modern archaeological methods, as well as the history and archaeology of this fascinating region. On weekends, participants will take trips throughout Syria, visiting archaeological sites including the Roman ruins at Apamea, the Late Bronze seaport of Ugarit, and the Crusader castle of Krak de Chevaliers. There will also be opportunities to explore the historic cities of Damascus and Aleppo.
Check out Kyra Kaercher's blog from summer 2009 and see what it's like from a student perspective!
Leadership for the program comes from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
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