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FULL-Medieval Excavation at Magdeburg Germany

Dates: 1st July to 12th August 2010

Number of UK Participants: 7

Duration: 6 weeks

For the past six years Grampus Leonardo da Vinci groups have joined the excavations in the city of Magdeburg. Working alongside field archaeologists from the Landesamt fur Archaeologie Sachsen Anhalt, participants were able to develop key skills related to archaeological excavation in the urban environment. The 2010 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. The placement will focus on a Medieval excavation located in the centre of Magdeburg. Participants will also get the chance to work on another excavation (to be confirmed) organised by the unit. The Leonardo da Vinci funding available for these placements will cover travel (return travel from main UK airport), insurance, subsistence allowance (equal to three meals a day) and accommodation.

Magdeburg Cathedral
16th Century engraving of Magdeburg

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.

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 Magdeburg, Germany.

Read the Report written by Kirk Taylor, a participant in the 2005 excavations in Magdeburg, Germany.

Read the Report written by Angela Lapworth, a participant in the 2004 excavations in Magdeburg, Germany.

Left: Plan of the extensive excavations in the centre of Magdeburg so far.

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