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Excavations at Ancient Argilos, Greece

Excavate an Ancient Greek City on the Shores of the Aegean Sea Imagine spending your summer uncovering the remains of an ancient Greek city, working alongside archaeologists and students from around the world, exploring some of the most famous archaeological sites in Greece, and gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of archaeological fieldwork. Welcome to Argilos , one of the earliest Greek colonies in northern Greece, founded in 655/54 BC on the beautiful coast of the northern Aegean Sea.

CountryGreece
RegionQrj8+63 Amfipoli, Greece
PeriodArchaic and Classical periods (7th to 4th centuries BC)
Dates / season4 weeks session: May 31 - June 26, 2027
StatusListed on AFOB
TypeField School, Volunteer
Application deadlineMay 10, 2027
Cost4 weeks session: $4300
Minimum age19
Academic credit3 or 6 credits offered by Université de Montréal. Contact Prof Jacques Perreault for cost: Jacques.Y.Perreault@umontreal.ca.
AccommodationStudents share rented apartments, each with kitchen and washroom, situated in the nearby village of Asprovalta. Fee includes local transportation to and from the dig, accommodations, breakfast and lunch (Monday to Saturday), dinner (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), weekend trips to other sites and mus
Last checked2026-10-16

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