📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This year the workcamp, organized by the municipality of Castelgrande, is dedicated to the specific topics of archeology, history and local traditions in the region of Basilicata. During almost 20 days this summer, there will be an active archeological research that aims to recognize the importance of historical objects found in the surroundings of the small village of Castelgrande. Therefore, the volunteers will have the opportunity to support the professional experts and archeologists in their research, contribute to the excavation and documentation activities, while learning basic archeological skills and getting to know the local traditions of the community.
💼 What the programme involves
The volunteers will join the archeological research in the area of Castelgrande, where the main activities will be:
- archaeological excavation activities with recovery and conservation of the field of finds (cleaning the plant area and under the guidance of archaeologists carrying out stratigraphic excavation, following scientific and safety indications on the site);
-archaeological survey activities in the same area, with collection of surface materials;
- documentation activities (mainly topographical survey of the evidence and their photographic documentation) and recognition (photographic and topographical documentation of the territories recognized and of the findings collected);
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be accommodated in the centre of the village, in a Municipality building, equipped with bathrooms and kitchen.
📍 About the location
Castelgrande is situated in the region of Basilicata - 50 km Potenza, 90 km from Salerno and 130 km from Naples.
⚠️ Requirements
Specific interest in archeology and history would be highly appreciated.
ℹ️ Additional information
For being a small village Castelgrande offers all the modern comforts ( ATM, Wi-fi, shops for all needs, etc). During the free time the volunteers can visit the astronomical observatory, can do trekking, sport climbing, canyoning and other sports in the area. The volunteers will also have the chance to see the only butterfly house in South Italy.