Saving the Stones: Practical Conservation Training Internship
- Israel
About Program
Saving the Stones is a three or five month training internship in practical conservation and historic preservation. The program is intended to give recent graduates and young professionals in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, architecture, urban planning, design, history, biblical studies, art, geography, various specialized conservation disciplines and other related subjects, the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge hands-on in the field of conservation.
Saving the Stones is a joint project of MASA Israel Journey, the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Old Acre Development Company, the Akko Municipality, ICCROM, and the Israel National Commission for UNESCO.
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Program Highlights
- Foundational conservation and historic preservation studies, including theoretical and practical documentation and survey methods, and treatment planning through to application.
- Two months optional advanced practicum during which the knowledge acquired by the foundation unit is applied and thorough personal research is conducted under the direct guidance of master conservators.
- On site practical training with ongoing national conservation projects throught Israel such as mortar and stone preservation at the Western Wall Tunnels, mosaic conservation at Caesarea, and historic building technologies in Acre.
- Walk the streets of the Crusaders... Live and work in a historic living city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Acre.
- Work alongside conservation specialists, archaeologists, and architects of the highest professional and academic level in the country!
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Location
Israel is revered for its religious diversity and unique scenery. Spend your days reaping the benefits of soaking in the Dead sea or explore the 3 faiths that have a special connection to Israel: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam.
