1. When will the field work in
Pompeii take place?
June 22, 2008 to July 12, 2008.
2. What are the costs?
$1500 per week, which does not include your airfare and getting to Pompeii.
This reflects the currently poor Euro/Dollar ratio. Returning volunteers may choose
to come for one, two, or three weeks and may deduct $100 per week from the weekly fee. New volunteers must come for a
minimum of two weeks to allow time for training and more effective
participation. Full payment must be received on or before May 1, 2008. No refunds will be made after May 15, 2008.
3. How long has this project been in operation?
This year, 2008, will be our seventh year. We have completed six years on-site, the first three years
under the auspices of the EarthWatch
Institute. Our experienced staff includes various historians,
archeologists, architects, and experts in photography and computers.
4. How is my money used?
Room and board, supplies for field work, administrative costs.
5. How large is the staff?
11-12 people, including historians, archeologists, architects, photography
professionals, computer experts.
6. How many volunteers will there be?
16 volunteers each week.
7. Who books the airplane flights?
Volunteers arrange their own flights to Naples, Rome, or Milan, Italy,
and then on to Pompeii. Be sure to check out EuroFly's
rates and schedule for direct flights from New York to Naples. Be sure to get a verified quote for the price of your
trip.
8. How do I get to Pompei from the airport?
A taxi from the Naples airport to Pompei costs about 60-80 Euros. There
is also a bus once a day for about 10-15 Euros. You can also take the
subway from the airport to the Naples train station, and get the Circumvesuviana
which makes several stops at the towns around the Bay of Naples, and costs
only 2.2 Euros to Pompei. Be sure to take the Sorrento train, which stops
at the Pompeii Villa dei Misteri train station. The Motel Villa dei Misteri
is a short walk up the hill from the train station.
9. Is a passport and/or visa needed?
A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens. Visas are not necessary
to enter Italy.
10. Where will we meet?
The rendezvous site is the Villa dei Misteri Motel, Sunday evening at
5 PM of the week you have chosen to participate.
11. What are the hotel accommodations?
Reservations for our group have already been made. Villa dei Misteri Motel
is a small family-run hotel with air-conditioned rooms, eating facilities,
and a swimming pool. Rooms, each with a private bath, are for two people.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the scavi.
Tel: +(39) 081-861-3593
Fax: +(39) 081-862-2983
E-mail: info@villadeimisteri.it
http://www.villadeimisteri.it
12. Where do we eat meals?
Breakfasts and dinners on a large veranda overlooking the swimming pool
at the Villa del Misteri. Lunch in the cafeteria at the scavi.
13. Are special skills needed?
No. Documentation is by measuring, drawing, and photography. The data
is then entered into the computer. All skills will be taught.
14. Is there an age restriction?
Minimum is 18 years.
15. What is the weather like in June and
July?
The scavi is hot and sunny, but usually with a pleasant sea breeze. The
humidity is about 65%; the temperature ranges from 30 to 37 C (86 to 98
F); the altitude is about sea level, and the amount of rainfall is low.
16. What kind of clothes and equipment are
needed?
Comfortable clothing for hot sunny weather (shorts, hats, hiking boots,
bathing suit); bottled water, insect repellant, sun block, personal medical
supplies.
17. Any health restrictions?
Ability to work on your feet for 6 hours in the sun (shady areas do exist).
Must be able to walk 10 minutes back and forth from hotel on a small paved
road. Entrance to scavi is a moderate hill.
18. Where is the site?
The excavation site (called the scavi) is adjacent to the modern town
of Pompei, Italy, about 25 km. from Naples, and 3 hours by train from
Rome.
19. What is a typical day?
Breakfast 7:30 AM. Walk to scavi and begin assigned work at 8:30 AM.
Lunch 11:30 to 12:30. Back to work until 2:00 PM. Return to hotel for
free time (reading, naps, swimming pool). At 4:00 PM, rotating assignments
for entering data into computer. Occasional lectures by staff at 6:00
PM. Dinner at 7:30 PM.
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