2025 IMPERO Field School

Location: Paganico

Season: May 25, 2025 to June 21, 2025

Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

Deadline Type: Rolling

Website: https://www.imperoproject.com

Program Type:
Field School

RPA Certified:
No

Affiliation:
University at Buffalo

Project Director:
Prof. Alessandro Sebastiani

Project Description:

The field school excavations focus on the remains of the Etruscan sanctuary and Republican village of Podere Cannicci, and on the deserted Medieval village of Castellaraccio di Monteverdi, along with the middle valley of the Ombrone river. These sites represent a unique occasion to investigate economies in transition and settlement patterns in the territory of Paganico.

The Field School is aimed at students, early career scholars, and those passionate about archaeology, classics, art history, anthropology, and cultural heritage management.
The excavations are carried out by members of the University at Buffalo – SUNY in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology at Michigan State University, and the Associazione Archeologica Odysseus.

The Field School is a fundamental introduction to stratigraphic excavation methods and to studies of excavated artifacts. Subjects include excavation methods and their application, analysis of built structures and archaeological features, context analysis, finds handling and recording, and studies of ceramic, glass, metal, bone, and numismatic material.

The Field School is located near the modern town of Paganico (Grosseto, IT). It is set in the breath-taking middle valley of the Ombrone river close to Montalcino, Siena, and Grosseto.

Period(s) of Occupation: Etruscan, Roman, Medieval

Notes:
To be considered for the program, please prepare : 1 – Cover letter of no more than 1 page, detailing previous experiences (if any), and your interest in joining the Field School (not necessary for returning students) 2 – Updated resume/CV 3 – Any dietary restrictions – we can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free meals Email all the necessary documents to Prof. Alessandro Sebastiani as424@buffalo.edu The deadline for submitting all required documents is December 31, 2024. Successful applicants will be notified during the week of January 5–11, 2025. Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must sign a waiver and submit their payment by March 31, 2025.

Project Size: 1-24 participants

Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 4 weeks

Minimum Age: 18

Experience Required: None

Room and Board Arrangements:
Room and board for four weeks in the cottages at Monteverdi (Paganico - GR). Food is provided as part of the field school, and it is prepared by the staff of the estate of Monteverdi. We try our best to accommodate dietary requirements, and we can offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meals. However, meals are based on Tuscan and Mediterranean cuisine, and all participants must be aware of this. Occasionally, dinner events may take place at the estate, including barbecues or pizza, or at restaurants. Events outside the program are not included in the fees. Meals include: A full Italian breakfast Lunch with pasta, bread, salad/vegetables, and fruit Dinner with meat or alternatives with bread, salad/vegetables, and fruit

Academic Credit:
None