STUDENT POSITIONS FOR THE 2011 STUDY SEASON AT THE HELLENISTIC-ROMAN THEATRE OF PAPHOS IN CYPRUS
Expressions of Interest are being sort for students of the University of Sydney or other tertiary institutions to participate in the 2011 field season of the archaeological project in Paphos in Cyprus.
The University of Sydney has conducted excavations at the site of the Hellenistic-Roman period theatre since 1995 under the auspices of the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus. There theatre was constructed in c. 300 BC and used for performance and entertainment for over six centuries until its final destruction by earthquake around 365 AD. At its peak the theatre seated over 8000 spectators. There is considerable Late Roman and Medieval activity on the site. The 2011 season is a study season as the team pushes towards final publication of the first decade’s work, with an emphasis on final recording and interpretation by our specialists.
There are a limited number of student positions available for 2011. There is no excavation planned for 2011, the successful applicants instead will be working closely with finds specialists in the processing and recording of material for final publication and will be trained in archiving and recording processes.
Season Dates: Approximately 2-24 October 2011 (3 weeks)
Cost: $950AUD plus airfare (fee covers accommodation, food on work days, training and guided tours)
Contact:
Dr Craig Barker
c/- Nicholson Museum A14, University of Sydney NSW 2006
Applications must be emailed to craig.barker@sydney.edu.au or dropped at the Nicholson Museum desk.
Applications close 11 July 2011, and final notification of acceptance will take place in late July. When applying please consider that the season will take place during second semester and so may impact upon study arrangements.
Applicants are asked to submit an application form, along with a short CV, with a cover letter outlining any relevant experience or studies, such as languages, database and archiving experience. No prior experience is required although previous fieldwork will be regarded favourably, as will expressions of interest in the study of particular materials (eg ceramics, glass, metal finds, architecture, etc).
Visit www.paphostheatre.com for more details on the site and the history of the excavations.
The University of Sydney has conducted excavations at the site of the Hellenistic-Roman period theatre since 1995 under the auspices of the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus. There theatre was constructed in c. 300 BC and used for performance and entertainment for over six centuries until its final destruction by earthquake around 365 AD. At its peak the theatre seated over 8000 spectators. There is considerable Late Roman and Medieval activity on the site. The 2011 season is a study season as the team pushes towards final publication of the first decade’s work, with an emphasis on final recording and interpretation by our specialists.
There are a limited number of student positions available for 2011. There is no excavation planned for 2011, the successful applicants instead will be working closely with finds specialists in the processing and recording of material for final publication and will be trained in archiving and recording processes.
Season Dates: Approximately 2-24 October 2011 (3 weeks)
Cost: $950AUD plus airfare (fee covers accommodation, food on work days, training and guided tours)
Contact:
Dr Craig Barker
c/- Nicholson Museum A14, University of Sydney NSW 2006
Applications must be emailed to craig.barker@sydney.edu.au or dropped at the Nicholson Museum desk.
Applications close 11 July 2011, and final notification of acceptance will take place in late July. When applying please consider that the season will take place during second semester and so may impact upon study arrangements.
Applicants are asked to submit an application form, along with a short CV, with a cover letter outlining any relevant experience or studies, such as languages, database and archiving experience. No prior experience is required although previous fieldwork will be regarded favourably, as will expressions of interest in the study of particular materials (eg ceramics, glass, metal finds, architecture, etc).
Visit www.paphostheatre.com for more details on the site and the history of the excavations.
