Tel KabriIsrael • June 21-July 30, 2009 |
  Dig Scholarship Winner EssaysEvery summer, people of all ages and from all walks of life volunteer to participate on archaeological digs throughout Israel, Jordan and other parts of the Mediterranean world. Read the dig experiences of three such volunteers, all of whom were selected as 2008 BAS Dig Scholarship winners. Read Dig Scholarship Winner Essays Find a Dig Poster
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 Uncover the Riches of a Canaanite PalaceThe Middle Bronze Age (2000-1550 B.C.) ushered in an era of unprecedented commercial and political contact between the powers of the ancient Mediterranean world. In history’s first true “international age,” the royal palaces of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Canaan, and Minoan Greece established a global network of trade and communication that stretched from the Nile to the Caucasus Mountains and beyond.
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. This summer, experience this age of internationalism firsthand by joining the excavations of Tel Kabri along the northern coastal plain of Israel. Not only was Kabri a major fortified Canaanite city of the Middle Bronze Age, but excavations at the site have revealed a monumental palace ornamented in truly cosmopolitan fashion. Several of the main rooms and floors of the royal residence were adorned with Minoan-style painted frescoes that included colorful geometric and floral motifs, as well as depictions of boats and mythological beasts.
In the upcoming season, dig directors Eric Cline and Assaf Yasur-Landau will try to understand how the palace changed and evolved over its nearly 300-year history. They will also be excavating what is believed to be the palace’s throne room, an area sure to reveal remarkable new finds.
Volunteers will stay four-to-a-room in the air-conditioned and well-equipped Kibbutz Lohame HaGetaot located on the road between Nahariyya and Acco. Amenities include a large swimming pool and a world-famous vegetarian brunch buffet.
Eric Cline Eric Cline is an associate professor in the departments of Classics/Semitics and Anthropology at The George Washington University. A specialist in the military history of the ancient world, Dr. Cline has been involved on numerous excavation projects throughout the Aegean and the Middle East and now serves as Co-director of the Tel Kabri excavations.
Assaf Yasur-Landau Assaf Yasur-Landau is Co-director of the Tel Kabri excavations and an assistant professor in the History department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His research has focused on the archaeology of Ancient Israel and interregional interaction between the Near East and the Aegean world.
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Dig DirectorsGeographic Location30 miles north of Haifa Dates of OccupationMiddle Bronze Age Dates of the DigJune 21-July 30, 2009 Minimum StayThree weeks Application DueRolling registration Cost$1,050 for three weeks Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/InstitutionYes (three credits), The George Washington University, cost to be determined AccommodationsKibbutz Lohame HaGetaot ContactEric H. Cline Open for toursYes, by appointment |
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