Location: Marsiliana d'Albegna (MANCIANO, GROSSETO), Grosseto, Italy

Season Dates: August 26, 2012 - October 21, 2012
Application Deadline: October 21, 2012

Website: http://www.etrurianova.org

Flyer:

Discount for AIA members: 5%

Program Type
Field school

Affiliation: Superintendent of Cultural Heritage in Tuscany, University of Siena, and Etruria Nova Onlus

Project Director: Prof. Andrea Zifferero

Project Description

The Association Etruria Nova, under the technical direction of the Superintendent of Cultural Heritage in Tuscany and in collaboration with the University of Siena and the Town Council of Manciano, presents the Fourth International Archaeological Research Campaign

The 2012 research campaign will offer the following:

1) Continuation of the excavation in the Necropolis of Poggio Alto, a site of Etruscan chamber tombs enclosed by stone circles (7th century B.C.).

2) Continuation of the excavation in the “Casa delle Anfore”, a peripheral Etruscan residence with central atrium (6th - 5th century B.C.). This building has an area of 400 square metres and is divided into at least seven rooms, of which only three have been explored until now.

3) Workshops: initial handling of the archaeological findings and computerization of data.

Period(s) of Occupation: Etruscan

Project Size: 50+ participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 1 week

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: none

Room and Board Arrangements

• Accommodation courtesy of “La Speranza” holiday farm house in Marsiliana d’Albegna (www.agriturismolasperanza.it), in apartments with 4 or 5 beds, kitchen and bathroom with shower, also bed linen and towels. Single occupancy may be possible, on payment of a surcharge, dependent on availability. Swimming pool for use by participants.
• Provision for breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners are made in their apartments by participants, comprising fresh and tinned foods, provided by the organization.
• Transfer by car/minibus between the accommodation and Albinia (Orbetello) railway station at fixed hours; transport to the excavation sites and on excursions.
• Insurance cover for the duration of the campaign, included in subscription to the Etruria Nova Association.
• Certificate on successful completion.
NOT included:
• Tickets for entrance to museums and archaeological sites on excursions.
• Extra services at the holiday farm (tennis, table football, sauna, laundry, and air conditioning in the apartments).
• Any further services not specifically included above. 

Cost: 200 for week

Academic Credit
Name of institution offering credit: University of Siena
Number of credits offered: 5

Contact Information
Elena Santoro
Vicolo Sant'Agostino
Montalcino, Siena 53024
Italia
info@etrurianova.org
Phone: 00393493613406

Recommended Bibliography

 

D.Calamandrei et al., “Etruschi nelle terre del principe”, in Archeo, 26, 2010, n.5, pp. 65-68.

D.Calamandrei et al., “Aristocrazie etrusche. Nuove scoperte a Marsiliana d’Albegna”, in Terre del Vino, Giugno 2010, pp. 34-43.

D.Calamandrei et al., “Circoli con camera ipogea e calatoia a Marsiliana d’Albegna. Prime ipotesi di ricostruzione”, in Materiali per Populonia, c.s.

A.Camilli et al., “Nuove ricerche a Marsiliana d’Albegna: l’esplorazione archeologica della Tenuta Corsini”, in Notiziario della Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Toscana, 2, 2007, pp. 350-361.

A.Camilli et al., “Nuove ricerche a Marsiliana d’Albegna: lo scavo in località Piani di Perazzeta”, in Notiziario della Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Toscana, 2, 2007, pp. 362-370.

A.Camilli et al., “Evoluzione e caratteri del paesaggio protostorico  d etrusco a Marsiliana d’Albegna (Manciano, GR)”, in N.Negroni Catacchio (a cura di), Paesaggi reali e paesaggi mentali. Ricerche e scavi, Preistoria e protostoria in Etruria, Atti dell’VIII Incontro di studi (Valentano-Pitigliano 2006), Milano 2008, pp. 195-210.

A.Camilli et al., “Manciano (GR). Marsiliana d’Albegna: nuovi dati dall’abitato e dal suburbio”, in Notiziario della Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Toscana, 4, 2008, pp. 352-376.

A.Camilli et al., “Il Progetto Marsiliana d’Albegna: i caratteri del paesaggio etrusco in Maremma”, in A.Ciacci, A. Zifferero (a cura di), Archeologia della produzione e dei sapori. Nuovi percorsi di ricerca in Etruria, Siena 2009, pp. 145-154.

N.Humphrey, J.Kacorzyk, S.Pallecchi, E.Santoro, Life and Death of an Etruscan Settlement, in: http://www.pasthorizons.com/index.php/archives/04/2011/life-and-death-of... 4 Aprile 2011.

A.Minto, Marsiliana d’Albegna. Le scoperte archeologiche del principe don Tommaso Corsini, Firenze 1921. S.Pallecchi, “Le tombe a circolo sul Poggio di Macchiabuia”, in M.Firmati, P.Rendini, A.Zifferero (a cura di), La valle del vino etrusco. Archeologia della valle dell’Albegna in età arcaica, Grosseto 2011, pp. 87-93.

A.Pecci et al., “Marsiliana d’Albegna: nuovi dati dall’area suburbana”, in Materiali per Populonia, c.s.

G.Pieragnoli et al., “Il Progetto Marsiliana d’Albegna: una presunta fornace etrusca di anfore da trasporto”, in A.Ciacci, A.Zifferero (a cura di), Archeologia della produzione e dei sapori. Nuovi percorsi di ricerca in Etruria, Siena 2009, pp.155-160.

A.Zifferero, “Marsiliana d’Albegna (Manciano, GR): cento anni di ricerche archeologiche”, in F.Ghizzani Marcìa, C.Megale (a cura di), Materiali per Populonia, 8, 2009, pp. 223-246.

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