Romans in Illyricum - Doclea Excavations
Hosted by
- Montenegro
- Croatia
- Dubrovnik
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in dormitories.
The program fee includes accommodation, activities, classes, meals, and wifi.
Romans in Illyricum - Doclea Excavations is a multi-country program, visiting Montenegro and Croatia.
About Program
The Romans in Illyricum field school project enables students to take part in an ongoing Roman dig, to learn about the Roman conquest, archaeology and civilization of the eastern Adriatic, and to visit the beautiful Mediterranean towns & coast of Montenegro and Croatia.
Major field school topics/activities: archaeological field techniques and methods for excavation and recording in regard of specifics of excavation of Classical Roman urban site; finds processing with focus on Roman pottery, glass & coins; introduction to Roman history & archaeology & trade & numismatics in the eastern Adriatic; as well as excursions to significant heritage sites in Montenegro and an optional tour of Dubrovnik (Croatia).
Program Highlights
- dig at a Roman city in Montenegro
- learn about the Roman colonization & urbanization of the Illyrian lands and the development of Doclea from a Roman colony to one of the richest cities of the eastern Adriatic region
- expand knowledge on Roman numismatics and trade
- visit significant archaeological and historic sites, including UNESCO world heritage sites in Montenegro and Croatia.
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