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University of Reading - Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond 

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Overview

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

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Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond
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Highlights

  • Duration 2 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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  • We'll show you around our field school at the Vale of Pewsey, a relatively untouched site compared to its famous neighbour, Stonehenge.
  • An excavation is more than just digging with a trowel. You'll investigate how and where to dig, collect, record and store precious finds and take a closer look at what you can learn from a discovery once you've found it.
  • One of the most intriguing finds of all is a burial site and you'll examine the archaeological methods employed in the study of the dead. How can you recreate the life, health and occupation of an individual just from their skeletal remains?
  • You can take this course at any time. However, if you'd like to engage with the course team, our educators/mentors will be joining the course discussions during the following dates:
  • 8 February 2021- 21 February 2021
  • 14 June 2021 - 27 June 2021
  • 18 October 2021 - 31 October 2021
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Curriculum

The Dig

Welcome to our virtual field school

Preparing and planning a dig

History of the Vale of Pewsey

Unearthing Marden and Wilsford Henge

The field school

The discoveries

The Lab

Welcome to week two

The life of an apprentice

Health of the apprentice

Museums

Review and reflect

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