General information
The course aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the principles behind the degradation and preservation of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. With climate change affecting the water characteristics and potentially the preservation of archaeology in the marine environment, it is imperative to have an understanding of the degradation processes involved and what can be done to mitigate the heritage degradation in the short/medium term. Physical, chemical and biological aspects will be studied to understand the degradation of wooden objects which were found in the marine/waterlogged environment, such as ships or small artefacts.
This course takes place in CNR – IVALSA (National Research Council of Italy – Trees and Timber Institute), the largest timber public research institute in Italy. During the course you will be given the opportunity to visit the excavation of the Pisa San Rossore where more than 16 shipwrecks of different ages were found. This site is usually closed to the public however we have organised a guided tour, led by the chief archaeologist, specifically for this course. The trip will take place on the second day of the course.
Topics will include:
- Threats to underwater archaeological heritage
- Techniques used for in situ protection
- Waterlogged archaeological wood: Principles of wood anatomy and physical characteristics
- Wood and conservation
The course is structured to suit different learning interests with a combined formula:
2 day course: will include a fieldtrip to the excavation of the Pisa Shipwrecks and is for those who have a moderate academic interest and background.
5 day course: is tailored to those who wish to learn about the science which impacts on the degradation and preservation of archaeological remains in the marine environment.
After completing this course you will have the ability to demonstrate a knowledge of basic environmental principles surrounding the Underwater Cultural Heritage and the principles behind the preservation of archaeological remains in the marine environment.
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Venue
Florence, Italy
Application
Cost:
<p>2 days = £240 <br /> 5 days = £600 (10% early bird and 10% alumni discounts available) </p> <p class="rtejustify">Short course fees include daily refreshments and lunch. There is an additional administration fee of £200 if you wish to be assessed for Masters credits on this course.</p>
Prerequisites:
This course is open to anyone with a relevant undergraduate degree; or to non-graduates/ professionals with significant and relevant work experience, who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course.
Application Procedure:
To book a place on this course, please email Norman Stock or call him on 01202 965575.
Regulations:
This course is a Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) Part III accredited course. . All attendees are eligible for a certificate of attendance.
Qualification
The course aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the principles behind the degradation and preservation of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. With climate change affecting the water characteristics and potentially the preservation of archaeology in the marine environment, it is imperative to have an understanding of the degradation processes involved and what can be done to mitigate the heritage degradation in the short/medium term. Physical, chemical and biological aspects will be studied to understand the degradation of wooden objects which were found in the marine/waterlogged environment, such as ships or small artefacts.
This course takes place in CNR – IVALSA (National Research Council of Italy – Trees and Timber Institute), the largest timber public research institute in Italy. During the course you will be given the opportunity to visit the excavation of the Pisa San Rossore where more than 16 shipwrecks of different ages were found. This site is usually closed to the public however we have organised a guided tour, led by the chief archaeologist, specifically for this course. The trip will take place on the second day of the course.
Topics will include:
- Threats to underwater archaeological heritage
- Techniques used for in situ protection
- Waterlogged archaeological wood: Principles of wood anatomy and physical characteristics
- Wood and conservation
The course is structured to suit different learning interests with a combined formula:
2 day course: will include a fieldtrip to the excavation of the Pisa Shipwrecks and is for those who have a moderate academic interest and background.
5 day course: is tailored to those who wish to learn about the science which impacts on the degradation and preservation of archaeological remains in the marine environment.
To book a place on this course, please email Norman Stock or call him on 01202 965575.
After completing this course you will have the ability to demonstrate a knowledge of basic environmental principles surrounding the Underwater Cultural Heritage and the principles behind the preservation of archaeological remains in the marine environment.
This course is open to anyone with a relevant undergraduate degree; or to non-graduates/ professionals with significant and relevant work experience, who can demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course.
This course is a Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) Part III accredited course. . All attendees are eligible for a certificate of attendance.
