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Tel Dor (Kh. el-Burj), is a large mound located on Israel's Mediterranean coast, about 30 km south of Haifa.
About
The Tel Dor project is devoted to investigating one of the largest coastal cities in ancient Israel. Excavations were carried out from 1980 to 2000 by an expedition headed by Ephraim Stern of the Hebrew University. A new consortium, consisting of two Israeli and several American universities, as well as a large multi-disciplinary and multi-national team of scholars and experts, has reopened the excavation, using it as a testing-ground for new techniques and technologies for extracting information about the past. In addition to continued archaeological exploration of this fascinating site, our consortium is committed to bring the finds of the previous expedition to final publication, and to begin to conserve the site and prepare it more fully for public access
Participants are world-class investigators in their respective fields, committed to create at Dor a community of students and professionals of diverse backgrounds in different sub-disciplines of archaeology and allied fields (biblical archaeology, classical archaeology, art history, archaeological science, Bible study, classics, anthropology). The combination of this exceptionally qualified group of experts and the singularly extensive, stratified, competently excavated and recorded data base already existing at Dor is what makes this project unique.
Rather than pursue any one person’s agenda we aim to integrate multi-focal research perspectives, and engage in multi-vocal professional dialogs pertaining to issues of inter-regional and inter-cultural reciprocity within the southern Phoenician littoral, and between it and inland Israel, Philistia, Cyprus and the Mediterranean seaboard
Participants will be engaged in all facets of state-of-the-art field archaeology, including excavation, digital registration of architecture and artifacts using advanced graphics and database software, on-site scientific sampling and analysis of deposits and other eco-facts in a variety of techniques, analysis of finds and stratigraphy, and site conservation. Volunteers will gain proficiency in these subjects as they work in close quarter with the professional and academic staff of a front-line international interdisciplinary project.
Objectives for this season
Volunteer tasks & contribution
- Digging the elite section of the settlement, including the investigation of large complex (possibly a palace or administrative building) in the southern part o the Hellenistic city and large Iron Age Phoenician public structures.
- Excavating area D5 on the southern slope of the acropolis, aiming to reach the Bronze Age city, never before exposed at Dor.
- Analysis of both finds and stratigraphy at the site museum.
The Dor consortium consists of several different institutions, as well as individual volunteers, who may be associated with one of the groups, or unassociated. All the groups share in the fieldwork and accommodations. Students and volunteers are assigned duties according to the priorities of excavation, their abilities, and the focus of the academic program they are engaged in (if possible). Academic and recreational programs vary, however, in scope, demands, numbers of credits and the institution offering them -- and consequently also in price (and sometimes dates). In some cases the excavation experience at Dor is only part of a wider educational / recreational program, which may include tours before / after the excavations or on weekends. This notwithstanding, some of the activities are shared by several programs and many of the afternoon lectures are open to all. Weekend tours of the groups may be open to non-group members on the basis of available space and cost-sharing. You are encouraged to explore the different options offered below to pick the one which best suits you.
Project dates
June 29th - August 1st 2008
Minimum requirements
Age above 18 years old
Place available
6 volunteers
Accommodation and Meals
Nahsholim hotel - one of the best-rated seaside resorts in the country - a two-minute walk from the site, the beach and the museum. All units - of up to four persons per unit - are air-conditioned, have en-suite showers and kitchenettes and cable TV (upgrades and other amenities, e.g. in-room phone or internet connection, may be available at extra cost). The hotel provides half board, and a light lunch will be provided by the expedition. Various amenities (sports facilities, diving, boating & sailing, trips, bar, restaurants) are available at the resort and/or adjacent beach.
Language
English
Participation fee
€1900 - full season for a duration of 4 weeks - June 29 to August 1.
€1200 - the first half season between June 29 and July 16 or the second half between July 16 and August 1.
Price includes
• Accomodation
• Meals
• Training and guidance
Price doesn't include
• Flights are not included
• Transportation to project
• You're required to purchase full travel insurance
• Personal expenses
Nearest airport
BenGurion Airport, Tel Aviv
Participating Organizations
Hebrew University - Institute of Archaeology
University of Haifa - Institute of Archaeology
Weizmann Institute of Science-Kimmel center for archaeological science
University of Washington, Seattle- Department of Classics
University of South Africa
Gratz College
How do I register?
Stage 1: If you would like to join this project, please complete the application form and submit it to GoEco.
Stage 2: Once we receive your application form, GoEco will evaluate your suitability for the project that you have chosen. At the same time, we will check the availability of dates. (When completing your registration form, it is advisable to indicate a second and third choice in case your first choice is fully booked or the dates requested are not available). Once GoEco receives confirmation of your acceptance to the project, we will notify you immediately by email.
Stage 3: Once you have been accepted on a project and we have answered any additional queries that you may have, you will be asked to send a deposit of €190 in order to reserve your place within 7 days. This deposit is non-refundable.
Stage 4: After receiving your deposit, GoEco will send you a Disclaimer
form and a Declaration form as well as a file containing all the relevant information about the project, including recommended ways to reach the site. You should return the two forms, duly signed, by mail to our office. Only upon the receipt of these forms, will we be able to complete the registration process.
Stage 5: The balance of the project fee must be transferred to GoEco no later than 60 days before the commencement of the project.
General note: It is important for you to know that during the registration process and the duration of the project, the GoEco team is always on hand to answer your questions and offer any assistance needed.
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