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Fieldwork: Pompeii Food and Drink Project

The excavation site (called the scavi) is adjacent to the modern town of Pompei in southern Italy, about 25 km. from Naples, and 3 hours by train from Rome.

Volunteers are divided into three groups: those who measure, those who draw, and those who photograph. Photography includes video, plus color and black/white. All volunteers aid in entering information into the computer database. No prior experience is needed; staff members will provide instruction.

Specifically, volunteers help with these tasks:

  • Measurement of designated features and of distances within structures with the use of surveying tape and range poles.
  • Mapping and drawing of features.
  • Photography using Polaroid, video and digital cameras, black and white, and color film.
  • Maintaining daily log sheets for all these tasks, and entering the data into a computer database. Eventually, this database will be available on the Internet and in printed form.

Join us in 2008, our seventh year of on-site research, for one week, two weeks, or three weeks. Note that new volunteers must sign up for a minimum of two weeks to allow time for training and more effective participation. Returning volunteers may sign up for one or more weeks. Bring your curiosity, and a desire to contribute to significant scientific field research.

Domestic Dining Room, House of L. Cissoncus Selondus

Domestic Dining Room
House of Calpurnius Diogenes

 

Fieldwork sketch showing measurements

Drawing, showing measurements
 
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