UAlberta: Humayma Archaeological Field School, Jordan - Spring Program

City: Amman/Humayma/Aqaba Country: Jordan

Overview

What the Program has to offer:

• This is a three-week, six-credit course, in which students will participate in an
  archaeological field school in Jordan.
• During the first week, we will be based at the American Center of Research, in
  Amman, where students will gain first-hand experience handling and
  documenting ancient artifacts.
• For the next two weeks we carry out an archaeological survey of Humayma,
  which was founded by the Nabataeans and flourished throughout the Roman
  period into the early Islamic period.
• Students will learn traditional and digital techniques for mapping, surveying, and
  documenting architectural remains and surface finds.
• Participants will also experience the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of
  Jordan through site visits to:
  o the ancient city of Jerash, known as the Pompeii of the East,
  o the stunning landscape of Wadi Rum, featured in many Hollywood movies,
  o and the rock-carved city of Petra, which was named one of the New 7
  Wonders of the World.

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When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Spring

Term Dates: May 17 - June 7, 2025

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Eligibility Requirements

Open to: Arts

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.

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Course Information

Language of Instruction: English

Field of Study: This six-credit course is open to students with a background in Classics, Classical Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History and Ancient History. Students from other disciplines may apply too but are encouraged to contact the project director prior to sending in their application. Undergraduate students will be registered in CLASS 475 - FIELD TECHNIQUES IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY and CLASS 476 ADVANCED FIELD - TECHNIQUES IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY (*6). Graduate students will be registered in CLASS 601 & CLASS 602 - STUDIES IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY I AND II (*6).  Important: These courses will partially fulfill the requirements for the BA with a major in Classics, BA with minor in Classics and the Faculty of Arts Certificates in Archaeology.

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Fees and Costs

Anticipated Costs:

• Tuition and non-instructional fees: $1,623.85 9 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. International students on the program-based tuition fee model are encouraged to contact the Student Service Centre to confirm tuition fees.
• Program fee: $2,100 (includes shared accommodation and most food and ground transportation in country during program)
• Visa: $135
• Return airfare: ~$2,000
• Food on days off and transportation to/from airport: ~$130

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Program Information & Contact

For all questions related to eligibility, applying, deadlines, costs and program details, please contact Dr. Craig Harvey (caharvey@ualberta.ca) or visit this website

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