A center for the copper trade, the city also housed the ancient cult of the Great Mother and her consort, later known as Venus and Adonis. Excavations in 2001 will focus on the Sanctuary of Adonis and the domestic and industrial complex in the Lower City. The Field School - The Field School will take place from June 26 to August 10, 2001. The University of Arizona Field School at Idalion is a hands-on course in field archaeology. Excavation Director Dr. Pamela Gaber and her staff offer a full curriculum including field work, illustrated lectures, and trips to other sites and museums.
Students participate as full-fledged team members while earning university credit.
No prior archaeological experience is necessary. The Idalion Field School is a six-credit course offered through the University of Arizona. On site you will learn to dig, keep detailed field notes, and draw structures and features. At the dig house, you will process artifacts and ecofacts. Formal lectures by staff and visiting scholars as well as field trips to other archaeological sites are included.