2018 Advanced Osteological Analysis in the Roman Necropolis

The Sanisera Archaeology Institute for International Field Schools offers an annual archaeology dig on the island of Menorca, off the coast of Spain. Since then it has organized courses for students who come from all over the world to study abroad and who are interested in anthropology and osteology.

The fieldwork focuses on the in-depth analysis of human skeletal remains excavated from the Roman necropolis at Sanisera. The aim is to use advanced osteological techniques to understand the lifestyle of the people who lived at this site.

This course provides a unique opportunity to contribute to research on the individuals buried at the Roman necropolis at Sanisera. So far, more than 250 individuals from more than 50 tombs have been excavated, presenting a large amount of material from which we can understand the lifestyles of people in late antiquity. Participants will learn the techniques of analyzing and recording information from human skeletal remains in an archaeological context. In this lab based course, both lecture and experiential learning will be used to enable students to gain confidence in the identification and analysis of various skeletal conditions.

Course fee includes

Course tuition
Accommodation in the Student Residency in Ciutadella. Two to six per room.*
Walking distance to the historic center, port and beaches
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Morning snack at the Sanisera site
Daily transportation to/from the archaeological fieldwork.
Accident insurance at the site
Excursions
Certificate of participation.


*If you sign up for two sessions in a row (36 days) that take place in Menorca, the days between sessions ( 3 or 4 days) you will have the accommodation for free.

Airfare not included from the student home to/from Menorca (Spain).

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