
Seasonal School – Archaeology & Architecture in Agrigento
The Third Summer School “Archaeology & Architecture” will take place in Agrigento, at the UNESCO archaeological site of the “Valle dei Templi”, from September 23rd to October 4th, 2024.
The summer school is organised by SNS, SSSA, ITU and UPM, under the supervision of Gianfranco Adornato (SNS), scientific director of the archaeological excavations at the sanctuary of the Temple D, in close collaboration with the Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi of Agrigento. This programme includes lectures, lab sessions, on-site teamwork activities, site and museum visits in a stimulating and multidisciplinary learning environment. Participants will be introduced to the world of Archaeology and Architecture applied to archaeological contexts and sites, with the purpose of tackling the following issues:
-What is Archaeology?
-How does an archaeological excavation work?
-How are Architecture and material data analysed and documented?
-How does 3D-modeling apply to Archaeology and Architecture?
-How does virtual reality visualize and disseminate archaeological and architectural data?
All EELISA universities are invited to apply. Places available are limited to 15 and the selection will be carried out by the scientific committee, according to the
background of the participants and registration order.
COST
No participation/registration fee is required. The cost (travel, food and accommodation) has to be covered by participants or by participants’ institutions.
Note: Car rental for transportation to the archaeological site is necessary.
WHEN
From the 23rd of September to the 4th of October, 2024
WHERE
Valle dei Templi, Agrigento, Archaeological Site
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
5th of August, 2024