2023 Hippos Excavation Project Israel
Open
06/30/2023
07/27/2023
Dr. Arleta Kowalewska
Dr. Michael Eisenberg
$ 4,600
04/07/2023
April 16, 2023; 9:00am Pacific Time
8 Semester credits
OVERVIEW
Hippos Excavations Project is one of the main long running and exciting Classical Archaeology digs in Israel. As from the year 2000, our international team unearths various building complexes that allow a reconstruction of the ancient cityscape and a better understanding of the public, military, private and funerary architecture. The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Hippos of the Decapolis is located on a hill above the Sea of Galilee, with one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Israel. We study and reconstruct the way of life of its inhabitants in the various periods, from its foundation in the Hellenistic period (mid-2nd century BCE), through its Roman-period time of prosperity (64 BCE – mid-4th century CE), to the Christian transformation in the Byzantine period (mid-4th to mid-7th century CE) and other changes that happened after the Islamic takeover (mid-7th century CE to 749 CE earthquake). Perched on an isolated hill and devastated by an earthquake after which it was never rebuilt, Hippos is an ideal site for archaeologists to study an evolution of a city.
During the upcoming 2023 season, students will continue exploring the magnificently preserved Byzantine “Burnt Church” (Martyrion of Theodoros) with its mosaic carpets and inscriptions, a Roman-period cardo and its surrounding insulae, and the Roman-period Saddle Necropolis.
For additional information regarding Hippos Project website
Instructors
All field school directors are experts in their field and passionate about their work. To discuss the suitability of this program for your career goals – whether within or outside academia – you are invited to contact the directors directly. For a broader discussion which CFS program to choose, you are welcome to contact our staff directly – you can do that through our “Contact Us” page.
Dr. Arleta Kowalewska
University of Haifa
Dr. Michael Eisenberg
University of Haifa
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Student Fees
- You must apply online for this program – application is free
- A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure a space in the program
- Payments with credits cards incur 2.5% processing fee
- A $100 Late Fee will be added to the program costs if tuition is not paid in full by payment deadline
- Please carefully read our Cancelation Policy before committing to attend our programs
- Trip cancellation insurance is not provided by CFS. Such policies have changed due to Covid 19. If you wish to purchase an insurance policy that covers pandemic contingencies, explore Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) plans. Insuremytrip or Travel Guard are possible websites where you may explore different insurance policies
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Accommodations
The expedition lodges in the hostel of Kibbutz Ein Gev, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, about 5 min. drive from the site. There are 2-4 occupants in each of the simple rooms and the facilities are shared. All rooms are air-conditioned and have wi-fi access. Linens and towels for indoor use are provided. Free of charge collective laundry service is available once a week.
Diet
Three meals a day are provided: breakfast buffet in the field, lunch buffet in the kibbutz’s dining hall, and dinner (arranged according to the afternoon activities of the day). The meals are suitable for any diet type – there is always a variety of choices.
Travel Information
We suggest you hold purchasing your airline ticket until six (6) weeks prior to departure date. Natural disasters, political changes, weather conditions and a range of other factors may require the cancelation of a program. The CFS typically takes a close look at local conditions 6-7 weeks prior to program beginning and makes a Go/No Go decision by then. Such time frame still allows for the purchase of deeply discounted airline tickets while protecting students from potential loss of airline ticket costs if CFS is forced to cancel a program.
The Ein Gev Kibbutz lodging will be open for our arrival on the weekend before the first field school day – students may arrive on Fri or Sat as the week begins in Israel on Sun. We will meet students at the main gate to the kibbutz. Detailed directions will be provided to all students prior to arrival, and we will be available to assist in finding the best way to get to the kibbutz based on your travel itinerary.
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Visa Information
A valid passport and evidence of return or onward travel are required to enter and depart Israel. Travelers holding a U.S. or E.U. passports receive a card stating the length of the approved stay (usually 3 months). This card should be kept inside the passport until leaving the territory of Israel. You will be provided with contact information of the dig directors, which you can pass on to the Immigration Authorities in case of need.
Safety
Our primary concern is with education. Traveling and conducting field work involves risk. Students interested in participating in our programs must weigh whether the potential risk is worth the value of education provided. While risk is inherent in everything we do, we do not take risk lightly. We engage in intensive review of each field school location prior to approval. Once a program is accepted, we review and monitor each program annually to make sure it complies with all our standards and policies, including student safety.
Students attending our international programs are covered by a comprehensive Health Insurance policy that includes physical illness or injury, mental or chronic conditions. There are no deductible and 100% of costs are covered up to $250,000. In addition, we provide Political & Natural Disaster Evacuation policy, which allow us to remove students from program location if conditions change.
Students attending our domestic programs (within the US) must have their own health insurance and provide proof upon enrollment. Program directors are familiar with local authorities and if in need of evacuation, local emergency services and/or law enforcement will be notified and activated.
We have an explicit and robust harassments & discriminations policies. If students feel they cannot discuss personal safety issues with program staff, they are welcome to call the CFS emergency hotline and talk directly with CFS staff members.
Call (+1 562 584-0761) or email (info@fieldsciences.org) if you have questions about the safety of any program.