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Archaeo Volunteers (Vacation Work)
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The World Guide to Archaeological and Heritage Volunteering
Ideal Resource for Archaeology
For those who want to experience the excitement of an archaeological excavation, this guide lists sites of 200 projects in the UK, Europe, North and South America, the Middle East and Asia, where no previous experience is required. Excavations range from Palaeochristian churches in Jordan, to the sites of the first native Americans in Alaska to defence walls on a Venetian island.
Cultural Heritage Workcamps
An extensive list of workcamps and of workcamp organisation networks, with hundreds of opportunities to preserve cultural heritage world-wide. You can share the experience with other young people from all over the world. Projects include rebuilding dry stone walls in Italy or Greece, restoring castles in France or preserving US historical sites in National Parks.
Learning Opportunities
Dozens of field schools listed for those who want to learn more about archaeology and excavation techniques, ranging from Roman digs in the UK, Italy or the Middle East to an underwater archaeology school for divers in Sicily; from palaeontology excavation techniques in western Canada to Mayan temples in Belize. University credit may be obtained from most of the field schools.
Extended Internet Resources
Includes a detailed list of useful websites, for even more opportunities in heritage, restoration and preservation.
£10.99
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