Germany - Landesamt fur Archaeologie Sachsen Anhalt
Dates: 6th July to 17th August 2008
Number of UK participants: 8
Duration: 6 weeks
For the past five years Grampus Leonardo da Vinci groups have joined the excavations in the centre of the city of Magdeburg. Working alongside archaeologists from the Landesamt fur Archaeologie Sachsen Anhalt, participants were able to develop key skills related to archaeological excavation in the urban environment. The 2008 EASE placement in Germany will once again offer participants the chance to work alongside the archaeology unit from the region of Sachsen Anhalt for a six week period.
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16th Century engraving of Magdeburg. The cathedral
is clearly visible in the centre.
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Previous excavations have focused on the city centre market place close to the cathedral. Accommodation will be arranged at the University for participants. All participants will be expected to work alongside archaeologists from the Sachsen Anhalt Unit. This may involve changing excavation locations at short notice if the unit is required to carry out rescue archaeology. The main aim of the excavation is to explore the extent of the palace of Otto 1st. The archaeology involves the careful excavation of many occupation layers.
Visit the Landesamt fur Archaeologie Sachsen Anhalt museum website at: http://www.archlsa.de/ or visit the homepage of the excavations at: http://www.archlsa.de/funde-der-monate/06.04/index.htm
The following reports will give applicants a good insight into this placement opportunity in Germany. Grampus staff will gladly deal with further enquiries if you contact us by e.mail
Read the Report by Anne Mcnair, a participant in the 2006 excavations in Germany.
Read the Report by Kirk Taylor, a participant in the 2005 excavations in Magdeburg.
Read the Report written by Angela Lapworth, a participant in the EASE placement in Germany in 2004.
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Left: Plan of the extensive excavations in the centre of Magdeburg so far. |
