PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Although venturing outside our normal jurisdiction, ArchaeoSpain could not pass up sending some of its students to Rome to excavate at Monte Testaccio.
Heralded as one of the most important research programs about Roman epigraphy, economy and commerce today, Monte Testaccio combines the efforts of three universities and ArchaeoSpain to process the pottery shards from an artificial mount created by centuries of discarded amphorae – many of which still bear the markings of the contents and the exporters who transported them.
Once an ancient pottery dump, Monte Testaccio is now one of the largest archives of Roman commerce in the world.
Those who join us will participate in all aspects of this project, including artifact recovery and conservation work, restoration, recording and drawing.
Monte Testaccio is located in the southern part of modern Rome near the Tiber River. Our neighborhood is close to the historical center but without the chaos of people and traffic.
While
the crew is mostly Spanish, don’t worry if you don't speak Italian
or Spanish – an English-speaking archaeologist will guide you.
Nevertheless, we hope that our students take the opportunity to learn
a new tongue or
improve what they already know.
And the city of Rome offers unlimited options for classical world enthusiasts. There will be many opportunities during the program for participants to enjoy the city, from its busy cafes and restaurants to all the historical sites.
In cooperation with students' universities, this program will offer academic credit. Click here to learn more about receiving credit.
*Several photos courtesy of the Center for the Study of Provincial Interdependency in the Classical World in Barcelona and Shelly Martin.