Each year the Leon Levy Expedition welcomes volunteers to participate in its work at Ashkelon. The current excavations involve both the discovery of new material and the advanced curation of all material excavated since 1985. A series of publication projects are ongoing, and volunteers are encouraged to learn about all parts of the archaeological process. Current projects include the detailed analysis of Iron I pottery, Persian pottery, and Middle Bronze Age pottery alongside the ongoing registration and analysis of new finds. Further, through workshops, volunteers are exposed to projects involving ground penetrating radar, flotation analysis, micromorphology, and other forms of scientific sampling.

Volunteer Information for 2008

* Spaces are Still Available - Our deadline for applications has been extended to May 1st *

Season Schedule

Full Summer Season

May 31-July 12, 2008

Half Season Participation is possible but course credit is only offered to full season participants
Half Season Session 1: May 31-June 21
Half Season Session 2: June 21-July 12

Participation Fees

Summer 2008

Full Season: $2300
Half Season: $1150

Practical Information

Application and Scholarship Information

A full application requires submission of the online application, completion of the medical evaluation form, and completion of the risk waiver.

What's It Like?

Read about some recent experiences

Andrea Creel, Volunteer 2007
Michael Resig, Volunteer 2007

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