Roman Excavations - Bulgaria
Dates: 2nd/3rd - 31st August 2012 TBC
Number of UK Participants: 6
Duration: 4 weeks
This placement has provided a unique opportunity for UK undergraduate archaeology students to work on two archaeological excavations including a Roman Thermae at the town of Hissarya and a Thracian cult complex located near the village of Krastevich, central Bulgaria. The placement is hosted by the curator at the local historical museum at Hissarya, who has worked for several years with international volunteers. The 2012 season will be the third time that this placement will be offered through Grampus Heritage and offers UK participants the chance to work on significant archaeological sites.
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Roman wall surrounding Hissarya
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Hissarya's Roman wall
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The town of Hissarya, where the group will be staying, is situated 167km east of Sofia in a valley at the foot of the Central Sredna Gora Mountain. It accommodates a modern spa resort, which was also used and dates to the Roman period. Under Roman occupation, the town known as Augusta & Sevastopolis, was an affluent resort with evidence of palaces, wide stone streets and marble baths. It is thought that people afflicted with illness came from all over the Balkan peninsula, Asia Minor and Aegean Islands to visit the mineral springs at Hissarya.
Placement Structure- Update!
The group will be working on either the Roman Baths as previous years (please read reports below) or a Roman Fort. Details to be confirmed.
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2011 excavation
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2011 excavation
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The group will be accommodated in rented apartments on a self-catering basis at Hissarya. Participants will work from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch. Weekends are free, but participants will also get the chance to go on excursions around central Bulgaria, for example; Kazanlak and the Valley of the Thracian Kings including visits to the Thracian tombs and the museum with a golden mask.
Read the report by Jessica Stanbury, 2011 participant.
Read the report by Helen Perry, 2011 participant
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Roman Diocletianopolis
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Decorative Roof of Kazanluk Tomb
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Roman Diocletianopolis
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NOTE: Participants on all of our placements will now require a European Health Insurance CARD (EHIC). CLICK HERE to visit the external website and apply for your EHIC online. |
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Middle Age Period |
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Copper Age |
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Stone Age |
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Bronze-Age |
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Germany
Medieval |
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Etruscan
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Medieval Fortress
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Early Christian Basilica
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