ACTIVITIES
An introduction to the sciences of archaeology, history and folklore studies: terminology, methods, aims, seasons, dating, importance for social developments and contemporary civilisation. The need to preserve, exploit and promote movable finds and monuments and ways of achieving this. The topics may relate to local monuments or more general issues e.g. antiquities in advertising, illicit trade in antiquities, protection of antiquities through conservation. A briefing at the Conservation Laboratory at the Aiani Archaeological Museum is essential. This may be followed by an exercise in reassembling fragments of modern clay vessels and figurines that have been especially purchased for the purpose. What archaeology means and why it can rewrite history. Participation in the outdoor excavation programme in the Museum grounds and in pits with casts of ancient artefacts specially buried for the purpose.
