Ceramics in Archaeology
Organization
Organized by Scuola Normale Superiore, the course is funded by the PNRR through the MERITA, the network for talent project*.
Date: 07 - 14 September 2026
Location: Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi, ‘P. Griffo’ Regional Archaeological Museum, Agrigento,
Total hours: 50
Max participants: 15
Language: Italian and English
Application deadline: 20 July 2026
Target audience: students of Italian and non-Italian universities enrolled in
courses of Undergraduate Degree in Cultural Heritage or Classics, Master's Degree in Archaeology, new graduates, PhD candidates or young researchers.
Admission requirements: enrollment in courses of Undergraduate Degree, Master's Degree, PhD; Undergraduate or Master's Degrees in the aforementioned disciplines; Phd in Classics.
The course “Ceramics in Archaeology. Theoretical and Practical Approaches to the Study of Ancient Material Culture” aims to introduce the students to the analysis and interpretation of ancient objects. The program includes seminar sessions on the concept of “material culture” and approaches to the study of archaeological objects in context, and laboratorial activities on authentic archaeological finds from fieldwork. The following competences and abilities will be reached: description, classification, documentation and interpretation of archaeological materials in context.
Applicants must submit an application using the dedicated form no later than July 20, 2026 and attach an up-to-date signed Curriculum Vitae.
In case of login or access issues, please visit the official SNS portal. Once on the homepage, navigate to the dedicated section titled 'CORSI ALTA FORMAZIONE', where you will find the specific form required for submission.
Participation in the course does not entail enrollment fees.
Admission to the course includes participation in lectures, teaching materials and lodging for the duration of the course.
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