Sama-Peru Archaeological Field School

6 units

This course will take place 06/15/2019-07/20/2019 Monday-Saturday 7AM-5PM. This archaeological fieldschool is designed to train students in archaeological research methods. Instruction takes place at the site of Los Batanes, a first-millennium A.D. coastal colony of highland populations in Sama, Tacna, southern Peru. Through daily field and lab research students will acquire knowledge of excavation and survey methods in the field and be trained on conservation and analysis of human remains, ceramics, lithics, textiles, plant and faunal remains. Lectures about current archaeological topics by established and young scholars in the field will provide students with knowledge about the prehistory of the Andes and current advances in the field of archaeology. Excursions to nearby archaeological sites and nature research illustrate the natural and cultural diversity of the Andean coast and highlands. As active members of an ongoing archaeological research project, students are required to keep notes, fill out forms, complete technical drawings, etc. Performance in the class is assessed based on participation in the field and lab, record keeping, and an oral final exam at the end of the course.