Archaeology: Mediterranean Archaeology

Mediterranean Archaeology explores Mediterranean connectivity (Italy, Turkey, and Greece), the role of ceramics in archaeology, and cultural interpretations on the basis of archaeological materials.

In the one-year Master's in Mediterranean Archaeology, you will explore the long history of interconnections and cultural exchanges in the Mediterranean region from approximately 2000 BC and on, all the while taking into account numerous aspects of material culture. The programme comprises both theoretical and thematic approaches, and combines them with practical research. Students are able to participate in archaeological fieldwork or engage in materials practice as part of an individual tutorial. The department conducts fieldwork at a variety of locations in Italy, Greece and Turkey, of which ancient Troy is one of the most notable sites. Other fieldwork sites includes Halos in Greece and Satricum in Italy.
Mediterranean Archaeology is offered by the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA), a joint venture of the University of Amsterdam and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. ACASA allows you to choose from a wide range of courses, interest fields, and specialisations. In the Master's in Mediterranean Archaeology, the long and rich traditions of both the UvA and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are combined with innovative approaches of 21st century archaeology.