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6th - 31st of July 2020

Bioarchaeological Fieldschool

Puck, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

Introduction Application

Introduction

The participants will be introduced to modern methods of exploration, documentation and conservation of human remains from archaeological excavations. We plan a short theoretical introduction followed by practical implementation and further development of the knowledge of proper (and pointing improper) behaviour and dealing with archaeological excavations. The excavation will be covering the area around the historical church of St. Peter and Paul the Apostles in the Polish town of Puck, which was used as a cemetery during the medieval period.

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Application

Applications will be dealt with on first come, first served basis. The application deadline is rolling until ALL SPACES ARE FILLED. The number of places is limited. If all the places are filled, applicants will be offered a place on the waiting list.

To apply please send information in the provided form, as well as a short letter of intent, including your experience in archaeology/human osteology.

You will be informed about the following steps within 3 working days after your application form reaches us.

The fee

Example of an archaeological finding: coin

The fee of 1200 EUR covers:

  • the participation costs
  • accommodation (see below)
  • excavation and documentation tools
  • laboratory tools
  • drinking water during fieldwork and lab activities

The fee does not cover:

  • meals (see accommodation below)
  • Airfares and travel within Poland (though we will try to arrange pickup for the participants at Gdansk airport and/or train station – you will need to contact us in advance)
  • Personal insurance (health, travel and accidents, including physical labour coverage - required)

After receiving information about acceptance for the program, the financial information will be provided. The fee will need to be sent by international bank transfer for the provided account of the Institute of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw.

Accommodation

The fee covers the costs of accommodation for participants. The accommodation provides:

Example of an archaeological finding
  • rooms of 2-3 beds with bathrooms
  • communal kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator (basic utensils provided)
  • no washing machine (we are working on this! hopefully, we will be able to provide you with one)
  • it is possible to buy a lunch subscription for the period of the excavation (see also below – meals during the fieldschool)
Additional information

See what you can experience

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13th Century Church

Parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul the Apostles was erected on the cliff, on the very shore of the Puck Bay...

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Archaeological Research

The archaeological excavations in Puck have a long history, starting over 30 years...

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Tourist Attractions

Puck bay, and next to it a fishing port, city public beach, charming, historic layout of the Old Market Square, relics of the Teutonic castle...

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The largest academic institution of its kind in Poland, one of the largest in the world. It is divided into 17 Departments and 7 Laboratories. The Institute offers instruction in most branches of modern archaeology and related sciences to over 1500 students from different areas of study.
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Puck

City of Puck

Puck is a town in northwestern Poland with 11,350 inhabitants. The town is located within Gdańsk Pomerania on the south coast of the Baltic Sea (Bay of Puck) and part of Kashubia with many Kashubian speakers in the town. It is a the head of the Puck County in the Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999. .
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Our Staff

Karolina Blusiewicz

Karolina Blusiewicz, PhD

Archaeologist at the Department of Archeology of the Late Middle Ages and Modern Times. She specializes in urban archeology, archaeological and architectural research, and medieval and historical craftmenship.

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Rafał Fetner

Rafał Fetner, PhD

Assistant Professor in Departament of Bioarchaeology, University of Warsaw. Interested in archaeology of human remains, archaeometry and subsistence strategies.

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Elżbieta Jaskulska

Elżbieta Jaskulska, PhD

Assistant Professor in Department of Bioarchaeology. Bioarchaeologist with experience in teaching human osteology and palaeopathology. Interested in palaeopathology and cremated human remains.

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