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2027 Forensic Archaeology at Roman Ostiense (Rome)
The Necropolis of Via Ostiense was initially excavated in 1919. Archaeologists exposed 18 complete vaults ( columbaria ) with over 912 well preserved urns, containing cremated remains of Roman era individuals. The excavators decided not to excavate but leave the urns untouched and in situ , resulting in slow but progressive deterioration of the human remains and artifacts within them. Beginning in 2017, our team began an extensive and detailed study of these unique archaeological remains, micro-
| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Rome, Metropolitan City Of Rome Capital, Italy |
| Period | Roman Period |
| Dates / season | August 1, 2027 to August 28, 2027 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | August 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 years old |
| Academic credit | 8 Semester Credit Units through our School of Record – Culver Stockton College |
| Accommodation | This program provides accommodation, breakfast & lunch. Students are responsible for their own dinners. Rome is a colossal capital city with a wide range of restaurants, bars, and fast/street food, both Italian and international. Students can find great dinners at a wide range of prices. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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