Marine Archaeology in the Aegean Sea
Aegean Institute
 

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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • High School • Adults Subject Areas • Anthropology • Archaeology • Biology • Ecology • Geology • Greek Language • Marine Science • Parks Administration		Quick Look • Location: Paros island, Cyclades - Greece • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview Through a combination of field work and classroom sessions, students discover the significant role of the marine element in the development of Aegean cultures and civilizations. The course focuses on the techniques involved in marine and coastal archaeological study. Field excursions to sites with Neolithic settlements, Cycladic, Classical or Roman wrecks and Archaic sanctuaries create our journey through time. Students are taught how to detect man-made breaks in nature's chaotic patterns that reveal astonishing finds in clear, shallow water. Underwater photography, search, survey and excavation techniques are some of the skills introduced. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Credit is arranged in cooperation with the school/department of the student.Transcripts are submitted and approved by the head of the department. Eligibility Min age 18, ability to swim/snorkel Housing/Accommodation • Apartment / Flat a/c, tv, wireless broadband internet, very close to excellent shopping facilities and the sea Program Costs Cost 3,750 Euros Costs Include:  includes accommodation in single occupancy studios in nearby village by the sea, local transport to sites by boat/local transport Dates June 23rd to July 18th, application deadline : Mid-May 2008 Deadlines Mid-May Contact Aegean Institute Paros Island,Cyclades, 84400, Greece Tel: +30 693 2289 649 Fax: +30 22840 43347 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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