School of Archaeology and Tourism :: The University of Jordan ::

Program Specifications

Bachelor of Cultural Resources Management and Conservation / Practical Training & Field Experience

ـField Training

(2632462) Field Training in Archaeological Conservation

The student participates in archaeological excavations during the summer semester. They are trained on the first methods of conservation of archeology in the field and how to remove the archaeological pieces and how to pack them and transfer them to the laboratory without causing any damage to archaeological pieces. The field training includes the restoration, maintenance and restoration of the discovered archaeological buildings, the architectural, decorative elements, the mosaic floors, the means of strengthening and stabilizing them to maintain their sustainability.

The field training course is taught 18 hours per week when taught in the summer semester and 9 hours per week when taught in the first or second semester. In both cases, the total number of hours must be not be less than 144 hours according to the field and practical training instructions at the Faculty of Archeology and Tourism.​