The 1999 Archaeological Field School at Carthage is an experiential learning program that gives students the opportunity to learn archaeological techniques and join a research team as part of a working excavation.
Students are also able to explore the culture of both ancient and modern Tunisia.
Students spend most working days at the site, learning the basic skills and methods of stratigraphic excavation and recording by assisting a site supervisor with daily tasks, usually in the same area of the excavation throughout the six-week session. Students also experience other aspects of the excavation with specialists and technicians by registering artifacts, entering field data, and helping with surveying, computer-assisted drafting, and artifact analysis. All team members live in the same accommodations and work the same hours, Mon Sat. While most afternoons and evenings are free, students are expected to help with paperwork and domestic chores. On some weekday afternoons the staff will oversee museum or site tours around Carthage.