18th December 2004, 11:27 PM
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could advise on where i could find archaeological work abroad. I am looking at doing some backpacking around the world and would like to do some digging as i travelled. I'm not interested in field schools or the like, more voluntry or paid work. I'm at the very early stages of planning so am interested in hearing about any web sites that may advertise such oppertunities or if anyone knows of any other avenues to search, or indeed of any work!
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19th December 2004, 09:20 PM
Subscribe to Archaeology Abroad, it's about a tenner and the deatils are on the BAJR website.
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21st December 2004, 11:15 AM
whilst subscribing to archaeology abroad is a bonus in that you gain loads of contact addresses-it can be depressing when you are asked to pay ridiculous amounts of money for the right to wash pot for 4 weeks.A good publication but, designed to sell archaeology as a tourist sport.I have more luck when I e-mail the excavation staff directly.I started out by writing to the board of antiquities in the countries where the tasty archaeology lives. They, if asked really nicely, will send you a list of directors with current or forthcoming field and laboratory based commitments in the country.E-mail all of them your c.v and attach a letter. A lot of the directors are either from foreign archaeology academic "schools" or university based programs.Its really a case of getting a foot in the door.Once people know you-you`re off mate!I`ve just got back from crawling through underground tombs in the near-east and have to face the reality of the circuit once again! I wish you luck on your journies-contact the people direct rather than flick through a publication selling you you`re own job.
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22nd December 2004, 11:14 AM
http://WWW.shovelbums.org has a mailing list of most of the USA jobs. I think the odd Canadian also. Have seen some interesting ones for Alaska and Hawaii. And yes they're the they pay you type!!
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22nd December 2004, 09:07 PM
check out my other jobs sites section in the Employemt part of BAJR...
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7th January 2005, 09:26 PM
Hello, saw a message on the board from itchyfeet who is looking for info on working abroad in archaeology but have forgotten my password etc. Could you be kind enough to pass on a message that he/she would probably find it to their advantage to look on the Grampus Heritage UK site. They run digs in Europe under the auspices of the EEC funded Leonardo da Vinci fund (a cross cultural organisation) and you get your transport/accomodation out paid for as well as getting a living allowance. If itchfeet needs any more info they can contact me on
denhamken@hotmail.com.
Ta much, Ken Denham.
