San Miceli (Italy)
June 15 - July 15, 2026
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San Miceli, near Salemi, is the site of a very early (fourth-fifth century) Christian basilica with an adjacent settlement and possible caravanserai. Three phases of the basilica have been identified, as well as adjacent structures connected to the church.
One of the oldest Christian churches on Sicily, San Miceli offers a fascinating window into the history of early (paleo) Christianity on the island. The first final report volume has just been published and copies are available from the Institute of Archaeology at Andrews University.
Details
Geographic Location
Western Sicily, Italy
Dates of the Dig
June 15 - July 15, 2026
Minimum Stay
One Week
Application Due
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/Institution
Yes/$60 per day
Accommodations
Volunteers will be housed in nearby rental apartments. Generally, two or three persons per room.
Directors
Dr. Randall Younker, Professor of Archaeology and Antiquity, Andrews University
Dr. Elizabeth Lesnes, Professor Emerita, Medieval and Classical Archaeology, Educandato Statale "Maria Adelaide"
Contact
Dr. Jeffrey Hudon
Phone only: 269-471-3273
To learn how you can get involved, visit their website and check them out on Facebook.
San Miceli: An Early Christian Rural Settlement in Western Sicily.
