Volunteers will join the team of archaeologists in the continuance of the field excavations in the compound of Ethno house in Kupinovo. Knowing the results from the last year we can expect some marvelous results marking the cultural and historical heritage of this area. It is planned to have an exhibition at the end of the camp, showing the results of the work.
Accomodation & food:
in two renovated houses in the Ethno Park, sleeping on mats. Food will be prepared by the volunteers.
Location & leisure:
Kupinovo is 50 km south-west of Belgrade in the Srem Region. It is well known by the famous special protected area Obedska bara , the oldest protected area in Europe. There are some very important cultural and historical monuments in this area which will be shown to volunteers during leisure time.
Requirements:
This is a perfect camp for students of archaeology or anyone especially interested in archaeology.
This workcamp involves various tasks of preparation of the archaeological sight, like clearing the area from vegetation, digging and other supporting activities in preparing for the archaeological excavations. Please be aware that the work can be sometimes hard and that you will work outside. Volunteers will also clean the walls after excavation.
Accomodation & food:
We will be hosted in the village Grab on the Jelica mountain. Accommodation is some 40 minutes of walking distance from working place so you should be prepared for walking. Camp organizers will try to organize transportation for some days. Volunteers will sleep in traditional huts equipped with beds but you should not expect luxury. Volunteers will have prepared meals, common for the area, but you will help in the kitchen and it is possible that sometimes you will be in charge of cooking.
Location & leisure:
Gradina is multilayer archaeological site located on Jelica mountain 8 km south-west of Cacak, with findings dating from the early Iron Age and the Middle Ages. Unnamed Byzantine city on Jelica becomes more and more important point in the research community. Archaeological site covers an area of 22 hectares. Five temples, along with a number of secular buildings, houses, warehouses and shops were found at site. Archaeological site is surrounded by unspoiled nature.
Requirements:
Volunteers need to be prepared for physical and demanding work
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