ArchaeoExpeditions - Turkey 2003
Tarsus, Eastern Anatolia
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Tarsus is a city in south central Anatolia. It's settlement reaches back to Neolithic times with continuous occupation into the present day. The city came under Roman rule circa 92 B.C. and was made a provincial capital in 63 B.C. flourishing through the reign of Cicero and of Caesar. In 41 B.C. Cleopatra visited Tarsus and is said to have met Anthony there. A monumental gateway was dedicate to Cleopatra and is still seen today. Tarsus is also celebrated internationally as the birthplace of St. Paul (circa 5 A.D.) and there is a basilica dedicated to him in Tarsus. Since 1993, the downtown core of the city of Tarsus has undergone a transformation. During the excavation for an underground autopark in the city's Republic Square, some historic artifacts were found. The municipal and museum authorities ascertained that these pieces had great historic importance, so the construction was stopped and a scientific archaeological excavation started under the leadership of Prof. Levent Zoroglu of Selçuk University at Konya. The excavation is under the control of the Ministry of Culture and participants will join the ongoing university field school with many Turkish university art history, archaeology, architecture and restoration professors and students. In 1995, Berdan Textiles became the official sponsor of the archaeological dig and pledged to continue supporting excavation on the site. More information can be found at www.romanroad.org. ArchaeoExpeditions will support 2 - 2 week sessions to integrate participants with the university field school and provide orientation and discussion about the site findings. Participants will visit the Tarsus Museum, St. Paul's Church, and other local historic sites. On weekends, optional tours to other archaeological sites will be organized. Details : Location: Tarsus, 30 km from Adana airport with daily service to Istanbul and Ankara Participants:
Maximum 5 people each two weeks
Registration : A Research Visa is required under the Ministry of Culture archaeological permit system. Please register with ArchaeoExpeditions ass soon as possible with current resume and one passport size photograph plus deposit of US$75.00. Deposit is applicable against the full fee. |
Price : Approximately US$1000.00 per session, per person land only- Airfare extra
Choice of hotel or dig house accommodations
Airport pick up and return (Adana Airport) if required
Meals starting with dinner day of arrival and breakfast day of departure.
Donation to the programme to support the archaeological field activities, tours and site entrance fees that are part of the programme (to be advised), Service and administrative fees
Package excludes: Airfare or other transportation to arrive in Adana. Optional tours or local transportation not known at time of booking. All personal expenses including travel cancellation, medical and any other insurances.
Note: Good general health is required to work in hot open environment. Activities such as measuring, drawing and processing finds may also be offered. If you have health concerns you must advise in advance.
Equipment :
If you have an archaeological kit, please bring it along.
Limited equipment is available at
the sites and it may be possible to purchase items locally at
reasonable price. Bring a good sun hat, long cotton pants, solid work
shoes, and a water bottle.
NOTE: This ArchaeoExpedition opportunity is the responsibility of the project authority and / or facilitator named above is not in any way the responsibility of Cultural Expeditions MEC Canada Inc.
The participant agrees to take full responsibility for their decision to participate in the stated ArchaeoExpedition project and to act prudently and with responsibility toward the project authority who has undertaken the organization of the opportunity on their behalf.
Further, Cultural Expeditions MEC Canada Inc. is not a travel agent nor does it provide any travel services and is not registered under any Travel Industry Act in Canada. The participant and / or the project authority are responsible for making all transportation and accommodation, rental or any other travel arrangements related to this ArchaeoExpedition.
To ensure a successful and enjoyable ArchaeoExpedition experience, participants should independently inform themselves about the project, conditions in the host country and about entry visas, health and other insurances, currency matters, local customs and traditions, etc.
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