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US-IL: Noble-Wieting Excavation (IFR)

Explore how indigenous groups came together during a particularly turbulent period in North America’s history. This program investigates the 13th-15th century Noble-Wieting site in Illinois, where the Langford and Mississippian cultural groups formed a unique shared community during an era of climate stress, migration, and social upheaval. As a participant in this archaeology field school, you’ll help uncover new insights about daily life at this remarkable settlement during a time of uncertaint

CountryUnited States
RegionHeyworth, Illinois, Usa
Period13th-15th century
Dates / seasonJune 1 – July 10, 2026
StatusListed on AFOB
TypeField School
Application deadlineApril 1, 2026
CostUnknown, ask the project
Minimum age18
Academic credit8 semester (12 quarter) - anticipated
AccommodationStudents will stay together in a large shared house in Champaign, featuring six bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a common area for relaxing after fieldwork. Rooms are shared, with two students per room. The house includes on-street and rear parking but does not have laundry fac
Last checked2026-10-16

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