General Information In the summer of 2003, a team from Rutgers-Newark, directed by Prof. Robert R. Stieglitz, will join the ongoing archaeological excavations at the site of Castro Marim, an archaeological expedition initiated and directed by Prof. Ana Margarida Arruda (The Center of Archaeology, University of Lisbon) in 1983. The Rutgers team will dig at the site for 6 weeks. The excavations in 2003 will take place within the walls of the large medieval castle, in order to unearth the stratigraphy and early history of the site.

Artist’s rendition of the site (early 16^th century)

Map of site (click to enlarge)

Castro Marim is situated in southeast Portugal, near the mouth of the Guadiana River, which is the current border between Portugal and Spain (see map at left). In the summer, the region is a major tourist attraction. In antiquity, Castro Marim was an important regional harbor town, as revealed by the finds of previous years (1983-88; 2000-02). During the Roman period, the site was named Baesuris (also Esuris). The first settlement was in the Late Bronze Age (1200-800 BC). In the course of the following centuries, the material culture indicates a settlement of native Lusitanians and extensive trade with Mediterranean peoples, including Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and others.

Students and volunteers are accepted for a minimum period of two weeks. Students who wish to receive credit for participating in the expedition must stay for at least four weeks. There are no academic or other pre-requisites for participation in the PARP expedition. All instruction will be done in the field. Volunteers are expected to participate in all the phases of the Project: excavation, processing of finds and recording.

Costs & Refunds

All participants share in the costs of the Project. Each member of the PARP is asked to contribute $395 per week during their stay. This contribution to PARP will cover the room and full board costs for a seven-day week, as well as local transportation costs during the week. Part of the fee is used pay for the field expenses of the expedition. Weekends will be free; we work from Monday through Friday.

Should the Project be canceled, the full contribution will be refunded. If cancellation by an individual is necessary prior to May 15, a $150 cancellation fee will be retained. After May 15, no refund is possible, as reservations must be paid in advance.

Medical & Insurance

The physical conditions of the Project could be considered challenging. Participants may be expected to do some pick and shovel work, but most work will be with trowels, hand picks, or other small tools.

A physical examination is required of all participants, and a physician's note must be received by May 15. All participants must carry their own health and accident insurance. A waiver of liability will be signed. Participants should check with their insurance carriers and HMOs regarding coverage and/or exchanges with HMOs in Portugal. A tetanus shot is recommended.

Everyone should bring their own supply of band-aids, first aid cream, sun screen/block, and prescription drugs that you may need. Medical problems which cannot be handled by the staff, will be referred to the local clinic in Vila Real or to the hospital in Faro.

Weather, Dress & Supplies

Temperatures will be at least in the mid-seventies, with bright sky and sun, and no rain. Mornings and evenings may be cool, as we are on the coast. Long sleeves may be needed briefly in the mornings. Dress is informal. Participants should include the following in their belongings:

· a hat (against sun, a must) · spare glasses/sunglasses · drip-dry clothes · street clothes for weekends · bag/rucksack for weekends · bathing suits · beach towel · working clothes · flashlight & batteries	· personal toiletry articles · laundry detergent · backpack for field · Marshalltown 5" mason's trowel · work gloves · notebook · pencils & ball-point pens · sturdy shoes/sneakers · camera & film
Educational Program & Academic Credit While at Castro Marim, in addition to daily on-site instruction, there will be discussions on: the archaeology, history and geography of the region, techniques of archaeological excavations, and related subjects.
Three undergraduate credits may be earned from the Rutgers University-Newark Three graduate credits may be arranged, depending on arrangements with your institution. The minimum stay for credit students is four weeks. To receive undergraduate credit, students must write a paper, which will be due in the fall of 2001. Tuition fees are not included in the costs. If you are interested in college credit, please check the appropriate box on the application.
On-Site Contact Information EXCAVATION ADDRESS: (Your Name) c/o Hotel Apolo Av. Bombeiros Portugueses 8900-209 Vila Real de Santo Antonio PORTUGAL TELEPHONE: +351 281 512 448 FAX: +351 281 512 450
NOTE: The mail can be decidedly slow. It can take 10 days for a letter from New York to reach our address.

DAILY SCHEDULE (Monday - Friday)

7:45	Depart for field
8:00-13:00	Excavations
13:00-14:30	Lunch in the village of Castro Marim
14:30-17:30	Pottery washing, lab work
17:30-20:30	Rest, free time
20:30	Dinner at hotel

Accommodations & Weekends

The PARP Expedition will be housed at the Hotel Apolo in Vila Real, in triple rooms. Breakfast and dinner will be at the hotel. Lunch will be in Castro Marim. On weekends, which are free, lunch will be in a local restaurant. Tours to local attractions may be arranged, depending on demand.

Transportation

Volunteers are free to arrange their own transportation to Portugal. Directions from Lisbon to the Hotel will be included in your acceptance letter.

Application Procedure

Please complete and mail the attached application as soon as possible.

You can print the application using your browser’s print command, or save it as a file using your browser’s save command.

Or, you can download the application in Microsoft Word format here.

Applications must be posted no later than April 1. Please include a $50 check (not refundable), to cover the costs of processing, payable to Robert R. Stieglitz, and mail it with the completed application form to:

Professor Robert R. Stieglitz

Department of History

Rutgers university

Newark, NJ 07102-1814

Tel: 973-353-5233 Fax: 718-268-1746

e-mail: stieglit@andromeda.rutgers.edu

You will be notified regarding acceptance within two weeks of application receipt. Upon acceptance, you should then submit your entire volunteer costs, by check payable to Robert R. Stieglitz. Payment by check (two-week minimum) must be received at Rutgers University by May 1; if there is a balance due, you may pay by cash in Portugal (dollars, euros, travelers checks only).

Openings are limited to 15; applications will be processed in the order received.