Idalion (Cyprus)
June 2 - July 23, 2025
other
Explore Cosmopolitan Cyprus
Cities in Cyprus were cosmopolitan, trading in copper to the Aegean, Egypt, and Mesopotamia from the 20th century BCE until the close of the Cyprus Mines Corp. in 1960 CE. Among the city kingdoms of Iron Age Cyprus, Idalion was the first in the Assyrian lists of Copper trading cities in Cyprus. Help us apply the latest digital methods to piece together the history of this fascinating and important ancient metropolis.
Details
Geographic Location
Cyprus
Dates of the Dig
June 2 - July 23, 2025
Minimum Stay
2 Weeks
Application Due
Saturday, June 1, 2024 (flexible)
Accommodations
Costs cover room, board, and excavation instruction. There are field trips available for additional fees each weekend.
Cost
Directors
Pamela Gaber: Lycoming College
Andrew Wright: The University of Chicago
Valerie Woelfel: DNR Minnesota
Jacob Kupperman: State Archaeologist of Minnesota USDA-NRCS
Contact
Dr. Gaber
914-525-7601 is available for messages using Messenger or WhatsApp.
To learn how you can get involved, visit their website and check them out on Facebook
