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site, such as the ancient agora by
Kokotos, indicate that this was an
important area in ancient times.
Discoveries at this site will improve
our knowledge of the island under
Corinthian and, later, Roman domination. Nearby attractions in Corfu
Town include an archaeological museum, a Sino-Japanese museum, and
collections of Christian art. Getting
there:Kasfiki is located to the south of
Corfu town; site accessible by bus
and taxi. It is on the Kanoni road at
the Vassilisbus stop across from Mon
Repos. No appointment required to
see the site - tours are not conducted
on a regular basis, but are done informally as groups arrive during the
excavation (open 7:00-3:00); camping at selected sites on the island, accommodationsand restaurants within
walking distance; wheelchair accessible. Volunteers accepted: participants should be at least college age,
preferably with a background in classical archaeology, classical art, or
ancient history. High school seniors
with experience in excavating may
also apply. Volunteers with a special
skills, such as computer literacy,
fluency in a foreign language, or
knowledge of local customs are encouraged to apply, as are older individuals with an interest in this time
period and culture. Participants are
housed in apartments. Contact: Martha S. Joukowsky, Box 1837, Brown
University, Providence, RI 02912
(tel.) 401-863-3188.
Aegean School. This 35-day program includes study of most major
excavation sites (including on-going
excavations at various sites which
date from the Bronze Age through
the Classical and Hellenistic periods
to Byzantine times) throughout
Greece. The travel/study program
includes visits to most major historical, archaeological, and museum
sites. Participants become familiar
with the geography and antiquities of
Greece, and archaeological field
methods, with the aim of learning
how archaeological discoveries and
monuments can enrich our understanding of ancient cultures. Getting
there: the study/tour program begins
in Herakleion, Crete, and continues
through several Cycladic islands, the
Peloponnesus, central Greece, with
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the final stop in Athens. Contact:
Philip L. Drew,Jr., Director, Aegean
School of Classical Studies and Philosophy,946 "A"St., Areata, CA 95521
(tel.) 707-822-9668.
ITALY
Bauladu (excavations June 30August 31). Nuraghi, stone towers,
were built between 1800and 263 b.c.
to protect the villagesof Sardinia. As
societies grew more powerful, their
fortresses grew with them: old towers
were walled up and surrounded with
new layers of fortification and joined
by new towers. In this way, many
nuraghi grew up to three stories
high. Excavations will study what
Sardinia's ancient stone towers tell us
about why the island's culture developed independently of other Mediterranean cultures. The Bauladu site
willbe exploredby Earthwatch teams.
Volunteers accepted: participants
share costs. Contact: Leonore Gallin,
Earthwatch, 680 Mt. Auburn St.,
P.O.Box403, Watertown,MA 021722
(tel.) 617-926-8200.
Castiglione Che Dio Sol Sa (excavations July 15-August 14). Excavations are planned for the outlying
structures of this 12th-century Tuscan castle that were apparently occupied throughout the building's history. Excavators will study garbage
middens in the hope of determining
how this rural castle responded to
the rise of the Renaissance and the
collapse of feudalism. Gettingthere:
the castle is in Tuscany; the site will
be excavated by Earthwatch-sponsored teams. Volunteers accepted:
participants share costs. Contact:
Mark and Ellen Baumler, Earthwatch, 680 Mt. Auburn St., P.O. Box
403, Watertown, MA 02172 (tel.)
617-926-8200.
Camonica Valley (excavations
June-August). This site, in Italy's
Lombard region and more than 40
miles in length, is probably one of the
most significant European rock art
sites with more than 200,000 engraved figures ranging in date from
Palaeolithic times through the Iron
Age. There are a number of parks in
the vicinity that are open to the public. Gettingthere:request specificinformation from contact person. No

appointment necessary to visit the
site; accessibleby bus, train, taxi, or
car; camping, accommodations, and
restaurants nearby. Volunteers accepted, preference given to university students, minimum age 18years,
knowledge of Italian helpful. Contact: Emmanuel Anati, 25044 Capo
di Ponte (BS), Italy (tel.) 1-364-42091,
(fax) 1-364-42572.
Caverne della Madonna dell Arma
(excavations July 1-31). Excavations in this grotto, in Liguria, have
revealed an abundance of Mousterian artifacts and faunal remains.
Work at the site will include excavation as well as laboratory study of the
archaeological material recovered
from the site. Gettingthere:write contact for details. The site is accessible
by train; volunteers camp near the
site. Volunteers accepted. Participation in the excavations is open to
young researchers, students of geology and prehistory, and individuals
interested in prehistory; minimum
stay 30 days; must apply in advance.
Contact: Henry de Lumley, Institut
de Paléontologie Humaine, 1 Rue
René Panhard, 75013 Paris, France
(tel.) 43-31-62-91.
The Regional Rock Engraving Reserve of Ceto, Cimbergo, and Paspardo (excavations July-August).
Located in the Val Camonica, in
Lombardy, Paspardo is a rich source
of rock art dating from prehistoric
times through the Middle Ages.
Nearby, in the village of erveno, is
the sanctuary of Vis Crucis, known
for its 17th-18th century wood carvings representing the stations of the
cross. Gettingthere:from Milan, take
the A4 autostrada toward Venice,
exit at Seriate and follow signs for
Lovere; before Darfo-Boario, enter
superstrada that terminates north of
Breno, continue to the junction for
Nardo and then follow signs for the
"Riserva Incisioni Rupestri" and
"Museo."No appointment necessary
to visit the site; the site is accessible
by bus, train, or car. Museum open
year-round. Volunteers accepted:
minimum stay 2 weeks, and contribution toward room and board (about
$20/day) is expected. Contact: Ludwig Jaife, Cooperativa Archeologica
Le Orme dell' Uomo, c/o Museo di

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