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HERACLEA LYNCESTIS EXCAVATION PROJECT 2012

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HERACLEA LYNCESTIS EXCAVATION PROJECT 2012

Affiliation: Balkan Heritage Field School/Foundation (BH) - Bulgaria, New Bulgarian University (NBU) - Bulgaria and National Institute and Museum Bitola - Macedonia
Country: MACEDONIA
Dates: First session: June 30 - July 14, 2012; Second session: July 15 - 29, 2012
Project Type: Field-School
Periods investigated: Hellenistic, Roman, Late Antique/Early Byzantine (fourth century BC – sixth century AD)

According to the Athenian orator and lawyer Demosthenes, Heraclea was founded by Philip II (the father of Alexander the Great), as a strategic centre of the north-western Macedonian province of Lyncestis. Heraclea was named in honour of Heracles (Hercules), the claimed progenitor of the ruling Macedonian dynasty which Philip belonged to. The epithet “Lyncestis” means “the Land of the Lynx” in Greek. Nowadays the ruins of the ancient city lie at the western side of modern town of Bitola. For last 50 years the National Institute, Museum and Gallery of Bitola ( Macedonia) has been excavating that site uncovering Hellenistic, Roman, and Late Antique pages of town history. In 1950s state authorities declared archaeological heritage there for an archaeological reserve. During last half century were uncovered and restored significant monuments of Antiquity (Forum, Theater, Early Christian basilicas and residential buildings (many of them decorated with polychrome mosaics).

Season 2012 envisions excavations in the residential area in front of the Theater. Two field school sessions are available in 2012, each includes following three modules: fieldwork; educational course (lectures, workshops and field trainings), and excursions to: the ancient Hellenistic and Roman city of Stobi, the medieval town and lake of Ohrid (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Participants, who join all the two project sessions are going to have a different schedule during the second session, including:

(at the weekends) Behind-the-scene visit to the stores and workshops of the archaeological site of Stobi;
(in the afternoons) Lab work related to the finds' processing and documentation and workshops for:

Archaeological Documentation and Illustration of Ancient Pottery;
Recording, reading and dating of Ancient coins;
Mosaic-recording;
Experimental mosaic-making.

All participants will receive:

Project Handbook (in PDF version by e-mail and a hard copy on arrival);
Balkan Heritage Field School Certificate specifying the fieldwork hours, educational modules, and sites visited.

Participants will use the tools and equipment available at the site and are not expected to bring any additional equipment.

New Bulgarian University grants 6 academic credits to students for participation in one project session and 9 credits - for two sessions,. Transcripts are available upon request for an additional tuition fee respectively of 330 EUR and 495 EUR (for non-EU students)! Participants who don't need academic credits are not expected to pay the tuition fee!

* 15% discount off the regular admission fee is available for Balkan Heritage alumni, who participate in more than 1 BH project or project session in 2012. (15% discount is valid only for the second, third etc. project/session to be attended).

FOR CONTACTS: +359 42 235 402; + 359 888 165 402; balkanheritage@gmail.com ; www.bhfieldschool.org

EARLY REGISTRATION ADMISSION FEE (BY JANUARY 1st 2012) : €1,214 (app. $1,550)

REGULAR ADMISSION FEE: €1,349 (app. $1,760)

The admission fee includes all educational and practical activities, tools and materials, full-board accommodation (incl. meals), excursions/sightseeing tours/entrance fees, Project Handbook, issue of Certificate of Attendance and administrative costs. Discounts are available for AIA members, BHFS alumni, in case of early registration or participation in more than 1 BHFS project in 2012!

*5% discount off the regular admission fee available in case of:
1. Participation in more than 1 BH project or project session in 2012.(5% discount is valid for all the projects/sessions to be attended).
2. Membership in the Archaeological Institute of America.

*10% discount off the regular admission fee available in case of:

Early registration (before 1 January 2012).
Participation in any BH project/s in the past.

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