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Santa Susana Archaeological Project: Excavation and Survey of a Roman Villa on top of an Iron Age Site – summer 2027

The Santa Susana Archaeological Project is seeking applicants for its thirteenth season. This site, never before systematically excavated, holds a villa complex central to our understanding of the complex processes of settlement and agrarian practices in the Western Empire, and the post-depositional processes that shape our access to the ancient world. Preliminary work at the site suggests a rich artifact assemblage dating to the first century B.C.E through the fifth century C.E. in addition to

CountryPortugal
RegionRedondo, Pt
PeriodRoman Period, Iron Age, Medieval.
Dates / seasonMay 30 - June 13, June 13 - July 3, May 30 - July 3
StatusListed on AFOB
TypeField School
Application deadlineApril 15, 2027
CostTwo weeks: $1,200 Three weeks: $1,800 Five weeks: $2,800
Minimum ageNone
Academic creditnone
AccommodationHousing: Students are housed in the town of Redondo, Portugal. Space is communal, and most rooms house two or more students (sometimes in bunk beds). Sleeping arrangements are separated by gender. We share a kitchen, bathrooms, washing machine, and living room, and so we also share the responsibilit
Last checked2026-10-16

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