Cyprus: Revealing Early Civilization on a Mediterranean Island

Come explore "Early Civilization on Cyprus" at the 2010 ASU Cyprus Field School! 

May 26 – June 30, 2010

Directed by Steven Falconer, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, and Patricia Fall, School of Geographical Sciences, the ASU Cyprus Field School offers hands-on training in archaeological and geographical field research for students ranging from beginning undergraduates to more experienced graduate students. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to develop skills in field methods, analysis and interpretation while working on an ongoing interdisciplinary investigation of agrarian village life during the rise of civilization on the stunning Mediterranean island of Cyprus. 

Students attending any college or university in the US or internationally may apply. All field school students are enrolled formally at ASU for the duration of the field school. Earn 3 – 9 ASU credit hours that, in most instances, are transferable to other colleges and universities. 

Applicants must:

• be at least 18 years of age,
• have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale),
• be in good standing with their home institution and
• provide the names of two references with their application.  

In addition, non-ASU students must provide a recent transcript with their applications. 

Online applications and a $350 non-refundable deposit are due on or before February 9, 2010. Later applications will be considered, but field school positions will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.

Students will enroll for 3 to 6 credit hours in anthropology or geography. They may earn 6 credit hours in anthropology, 6 credit hours in geography or 3 credit hours in each. 
  

• ASB 532     Graduate Field Anthropology (3-6)

• ASM 338     Anthropology Field Session (3-6)

• GPH 494     Special Topics in Geography; Section 1 (3)

• GPH 494     Special Topics in Geography; Section 2 (3)

• GPH 598     Special Topics in Geography; Section 1 (3)

• GPH 598     Special Topics in Geography; Section 2 (3)

• SGS 484     Study Abroad Internship (6)
   

Field work at the ASU Cyprus Field School will focus on the Bronze Age village site of Politiko Troullia, Republic of Cyprus. Politiko Troullia lies 25 kilometers southwest of Nicosia, nestled in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. This buried village offers evidence of agrarian households, decorated pottery, animal husbandry, crop cultivation and metallurgy leading to the advent of cities on Cyprus. Our investigations explore the development of Bronze Age life in the countryside from the picturesque vantage point of Politiko Troullia. This research is conducted under permit from the Department of Antiquities, Republic of Cyprus, and in cooperation with the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute, Nicosia.  

Field school students and project staff reside in Pera village, a two-kilometer walk from Politiko Troullia.  First breakfast, lunch and dinner are in Pera. Second breakfast (picnic style) is at Politiko Troullia. 

The program fee of $3,000 includes housing, all meals and field trips while participating with the field school, and pickup from Larnaca Airport at the beginning of the field school. We find that students prefer to arrange their own transportation to Larnaca Airport on departure so that they can tailor their ride to fit their departure time.

Not included: ASU tuition and fees, airfare to and from Cyprus, passport expenses, books and personal expenditures.  

The program may allow for time spent in non-program activities. You may wish to travel, sightsee or participate in activities or events in which you have a personal interest. Please note that participants are fully responsible for making arrangements and for all costs of transportation, lodging, food and additional expenses that may be associated with any non-program activities.
 

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