What you will learn ?
In the Fieldwork

- How to dig and which archaeological techniques are used.
- Use and handling of the tools that are used during the excavation process.
- Basic principles of stratigraphy.
- Recording the data obtained during the excavation using the Harris Method.
- Practice on the recognition of archaeological materials and finds.
- GPS use for GIS positioning of the different archaeological study elements..
- Basic procedures for sample collection.
In the Laboratory
Study and typological classification of organic and inorganic materials
recovered: ceramic, glass, metals, faunal or human remains, among others.
- Relative dating based on the classification of archaeological objects discovered in stratigraphic sequence.
Theory
- Theories and practices in archaeology.
- Archaeology for the Nabataean civilization.
- History, archaeology, economy and culture of the Nabatean and Roman
civilization
- Introduction to the History and Archaeology of the Petra Site..