- Spain
- Madrid
About Program
This is a three weeks field school in a medieval castle in central Spain. Zorita castle was founded by the moorish in the IXth century. After the Christian reconquista it became one of the main fortresses for the other of the Calatrava knights, being its headquarters for some years. The excavations at the cemetery started four years ago offering excellent results. This year ArchaeoSpain team will be focus on the excavation of the older layers of the cemetery and on the anthropological study of the skeletons. The field work in the mornings will be completed by laboratory, seminars and workshops on the afternoons. The weekends will be for excursions to archaeological sites and historical cities like Toledo.
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Program Highlights
- The castle of Zorita was one of the most important in Medieval Spain.
- The River Tajo offers an incredible place for swimming and relaxing after the field work.
- You will be able to excavate a cemetery where the ancient knights of the Order of Calatrava were buried.
- We are the first teams to excavate in this castle and in the previous years we have made amazing discoveries, like cannon balls, spearhead and underground ans secret rooms
- The Posada de Zorita is a beautiful rural hotel and its cuisine is one of the best in the whole region.
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A world-class European capital city steeped in art, architecture, and history, Madrid is an affordable destination for students and tourists alike. Enjoy parks, museums, and bustling nightlife in this iconic Spanish city.
