San Martino Archaeological Field School
Torano di Borgorose (RI), Italy
June 22 - July 25, 2008
This program introduces undergraduate and graduate students to Classical Archaeology, particularly the archaeology of Italy, through firsthand experience excavating at the pre-Roman, Roman, and Christian site at Torano di Borgorose, Italy. Students will work with leading experts in Italian archaeology and gain an understanding of field excavation practices and the interpretation of archaeological remains. Field trips to major museums in Rome and other archaeological sites in Italy will provide an overview of the material culture of pre-Roman and Roman Italy. The experience of living in Italy near the excavation site will provide students with new insights into the connections between ancient and modern Italy.
This field school will be held in the Cicolano region of Italy at Torano di Borgorose, a small town located approximately one hour northeast of Rome. The Cicolano region is rich in archaeological remains ranging from the prehistoric to the early modern eras. Our excavation focuses on the area around the church of San Martino in Torano, where there is archaeological and/or documentary evidence of a pre-Roman sanctuary, a Roman-era villa, a medieval hospital, and the still-standing medieval church.