Apollonia-ArsufIsrael • June 29-July 31, 2009 |
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 Threatened Port City from Late AntiquityCome join the dig at Apollonia-Arsuf this summer and help preserve one of the world’s 100 most endangered monuments. Perched atop a sandstone cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea near the modern town of Herzliya, Apollonia-Arsuf has suffered greatly from the ravages of time and surf. Archaeologists are hard at work excavating and conserving the site’s extraordinary remains.
Biblical Archaeology: From the Ground Down How does a dig team work? What do archaeologists look for at a dig? In this documentary DVD, learn how excavators work and what we can learn from archaeology. More information. Though the site is dominated by the ruins of a substantial 12th-century Crusader fortress, over 30 years of near-continuous excavations have revealed an impressive port city with roots dating back to the time of the Phoenicians. It wasn’t until the Byzantine period, however, that the site, then known as Sozousa, reached the height of its prosperity. Sozousa expanded to cover over 70 acres and became the chief commercial, industrial and maritime center of the southern Sharon Plain. The city was also home to a large Christian community headed by a series of prominent bishops, several of whom attended the major ecclesiastical meetings of the 6th century.
With a history of occupation extending from the Persian period to the Crusader era, there is a little something for everyone at Apollonia-Arsuf. In recent seasons, archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman villa, an incredibly well-preserved market street from the Early Islamic period, and the massive gate complex of the Crusader fortress. This season, dig director Oren Tal of Tel Aviv University will be focusing his efforts on the city’s urban core and understanding how the city changed during its long history.
Oren Tal Dr. Oren Tal is a senior lecturer in archaeology in the Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv University. In 2007, he took over directorship of the Apollonia-Arsuf excavations from long-time director Israel Roll.
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Dig DirectorsGeographic LocationSix miles north of Tel Aviv, on the shores of Herzlia Dates of OccupationPersian to Crusader Dates of the DigJune 29-July 31, 2009 Minimum StayOne week Application DueMay 1, 2009 Cost$575 per week Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/InstitutionYes (cost and institution to be determined) AccommodationsTourist class hotel with all facilities, close to the site ContactIlan Shachar Open for toursYes |
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