Fieldwork opportunities include work on sites in Scotland, France and across southern Europe. Image Fieldwork forms an important part of archaeological study at both undergraduate level and in some postgraduate programmes. Current or recent fieldwork (excavation and survey) has been undertaken in Syria, Cyprus, Turkey, Sicily, Romania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ibiza, Northern Spain, France and Scotland. Through their participation in a variety of projects students acquire a sound knowledge of archaeological field techniques, learn the importance of teamwork, and develop other (transferable) skills. Current projects Holyrood Field School This three-week field school provides intensive training for archaeological undergraduates in essential archaeological survey and excavation skills. You can find out more about previous digs by the Field School on its blog. Holyrood Field School blog Punta Ferulosu The Punta Ferulosu Excavation examines a Neolithic village with stone houses in Bonorva, Sardinia. Prastio Mesorotsos Archaeological Expedition Prastio Mesorotsos is a multi-period site, providing one of the longest sequences of a single inhabitation anywhere in the archaeological world. The Expedition accepts applications from non-University of Edinburgh students also. Prastio Mesorotsos Archaeological Expedition Kato Choria Excavation Project Kato Choria Excavation Project aims to provide important new evidence for understanding Byzantine lifeways and settlement in the Cyclades between the 7th and 11th centuries AD. This article was published on 2024-08-01
