Iklaina among the top ten archaeological discoveries in Greece

According to the Greek daily ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ, the discovery of the tablet at Iklaina is one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in Greece in 2011:

http://www.tovima.gr/culture/article/?aid=437740

The UM-St. Louis news report is here:

http://blogs.umsl.edu/news/2012/01/11/topfindings/

The IKAP on Facebook

If you would like to join us on Facebook, please visit the following pages:

For general IKAP info:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iklaina-Archaeological-Project-2011/175661572451980?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=57539217193

2011 alumni please visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iklaina-Archaeological-Project-2011/175661572451980?ref=ts#!/pages/Iklaina-Archaeological-Project-2011/175661572451980

Iklaina on video

Here are some videos of the area around Pylos that we see during the summer.

Foot race at the sit of Olympia

Excavation Photos

A collection of photographs showing the excavation process from previous years.

2012 Field School Dates and Costs

DATES: In 2012 we plan a limited-scale stratigraphic excavation as part of the study season.  We will admit up to 10 students and up to 5 volunteers to participate in the excavation from June 18 to July 7.

ESTIMATED COSTS *
(*approximate; final amount will depend on currency exchange rates and total number of participants)

1. PROGRAM FEES: $2,890.00

The program fees include:

• accommodation from June 17 up to and including July 7 (departure July 8) in air-conditioned rooms with TV and private baths (double occupancy); most rooms (assigned on a first-come first-serve basis) have breathtaking views of the bay of Navarino
• buffet breakfast and full four-course dinner every day
• entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums
• travel to local archaeological sites and museums and daily transportation to and from the dig sites
• archaeological support
• all trips to the beautiful sandy beaches of the area
• health insurance

2. PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO FEES:

EITHER
STUDENTS: TUITION FEES: $1,600 for Six (6) credit hours (approximate; precise amount will be set by the University in the spring)
For students participating for credit.

OR
VOLUNTEERS: AUDITING FEES: $1,890.00
For non-students members of the public who wish to come just for the fun! Ages 18-88 are welcome!

Fee Payment Schedule and Financial Aid
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 is required by March 12, 2012 to secure a spot in the project. Applications, including deposits, will be accepted until all spots have been filled. The balance of fees is due by May 1, 2012. If you are a UMSL student you are eligible to apply for a scholarship through the Center for International Studies. Please contact Amy FIllo, 314-516-6497 for further information.

NOTE ON AIRFARE: Participants are free to make their own travel arrangements.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Michael Cosmopoulos, Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professor in Greek Studies and Professor of Archaeology (click here for biographical information)

IKLAINA Coverage

IKAP has been in the news much this year as a result of the Linear B discovered in 2010. The following is a list of media coverage (with links) to date.

NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES

US

The New York Times (4/4/11)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/05/science/05archeo.html?_r=1

The Los Angeles Times (4/2/11)
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-ancient-tablet-20110402,0,6337523.story

Chicago Tribune (4/2/11)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-sci-ancient-tablet-20110402,0,3388420.story

National Geographic Society (3/30/11)
http://news.nationalgeographic.com.au/news/2011/03/110330-oldest-writing-europe-tablet-greece-science-mycenae-greek/

WSBT-TV 22
http://www.wsbt.com/news/la-sci-ancient-tablet-20110402,0,1159999.story

The Republic
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/SCI-TABLET_4786487/SCI-TABLET_4786487/

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/article_fd9177ba-0a13-5128-a52d-dc2f54a15d92.html

Raleigh News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/02/1098850/earliest-known-writing-in-europe.html

Columbus Dispatch
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2011/04/03/oldest-european-inscription-found-on-tablet.html?sid=101

Tulsa World
http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?pg=news&articleid=20110403_13_A12_LOSANG175286&subjectid=13

Arizona Daily Sun
http://www.azdailysun.com/news/world/article_95b770cb-2a7d-5f15-827c-60e1b7d84389.html

Aberdeen American News
http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/nationworld/la-sci-ancient-tablet-20110402,0,2790578.story

San Francisco Chronicle
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2011/04/17/MN811IPVUQ.DTL&object=

IKLAINA on Television

Michael Cosmopoulos was interviewed by KSDK TV this past spring about the Linear B tablet.

IKLAINA on the radio

Hear Michael Cosmopoulos discuss the Linear B find on St. Louis On the Air from April 12, 2011.

St. Louis On the Air April 12 2011

Site Tours

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