ArchaeoMuseum

CODE: LUNAR28

Work:

The work involves studying materials found in the museum's excavations, with a particular focus on archaeozoological materials, such as the remains of domestic and wild animal bones found in archaeological layers. The materials must be washed and labelled before being studied by experts. The main work will consist of washing the animal remains and ceramic fragments found in the excavations with water and a brush, labelling them with a pen and cataloguing them. Volunteers will work for 7 hours a day.
Training sessions will be provided by archaeologists and archaeozoologists. During the workcamp there will also be a big celebration: the museum is turning 70, and volunteers will be involved in organising the festivities.

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will be lodged in an apartment with two shared dorms, two bathrooms with showers and a common kitchen. The kitchen has all the necessary supplies for daily cooking and the local host will provide grocery shopping with all the basic items weekly. All the extras are in charge of the volunteers.
During the working days, lunches are provided at a local restaurant, while dinners are always on the volunteers.

Location and leisure

Gavardo is a town of 12.000 inhabitants in the province of Brescia, located in Valle Sabbia a few kilometres from Lake Garda. One of the most important towns in the valley, it combines history, culture and nature: it is home to the Valle Sabbia Archaeological Museum, which preserves artefacts from prehistoric times to the Roman era, and has a characteristic historic centre with churches and picturesque views along the Chiese River. Surrounded by hills and nature trails, Gavardo is also an ideal starting point for excursions, walks and outdoor activities between the valley and the lake.
During the camp, there will be several organised trips to explore the surrounding area.
In their free time, volunteers can reach Lake Garda and the towns of Salò, Gardone and Toscolano in just 15 minutes by bus. In just 40 minutes, you can also reach the city of Brescia, which is rich in museums and leisure activities.

Project hosted by

The camp is organised by Lunaria in collaboration with the Piero Simoni Foundation - Valle Sabbia Archaeological Museum. The Valle Sabbia Archaeological Museum is responsible for researching, promoting and disseminating information about the archaeology of the Valle Sabbia area and the western Lake Garda area. The project was created to support this institution in its activities and then move into the local area to collaborate on promotional initiatives. The Museum manages the excavation at Lucone di Polpenazze, a prehistoric pile dwelling that is part of the UNESCO site “Prehistoric Piledwellings around the Alps”.

Directions to meeting point

Closest Airport: Bergamo BGY, Verona-Villafranca VRN
Closest train/bus station: Brescia train station

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