UAlberta: Humayma Archaeological Field School, Jordan - Spring Program

City: Amman/Humayma/Aqaba Country: Jordan

Overview

What the Program has to offer:

• This is a three-week, six-credit course, in which students will participate in an archaeological field school in Jordan.
• Students will participate in a survey/excavation at the archaeological site of Humayma, which was founded by the Nabataeans and flourished throughout the Roman period into the early Islamic period.
• Mentored by professional and experienced archaeologists, students will learn traditional and digital techniques for mapping, documenting, and analyzing architectural remains and ancient artefacts.
• Participants will also experience the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Jordan through site visits to:
  - the ancient city of Jerash, known as the Pompeii of the Roman East,
  - the stunning landscape of Wadi Rum, featured in many Hollywood movies,
  - and the rock-carved city of Petra, which was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World

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When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Spring

Term Dates: May 13 - June 5, 2026

Application Deadline: November 16, 2025

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Eligibility Requirements

Open to: Arts

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.

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Course Information

Language of Instruction: English

Field of Study: This six-credit course is open to students with a background in Classics, Classical Archaeology, Anthropology, Art History and Ancient History. Students from other disciplines may apply too but are encouraged to contact the project director prior to sending in their application. Undergraduate students will be registered in CLASS 475 - FIELD TECHNIQUES IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY and CLASS 476 ADVANCED FIELD - TECHNIQUES IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY (*6). Graduate students will be registered in CLASS 601 & CLASS 602 - STUDIES IN CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY I AND II (*6).  Important: These courses will partially fulfill the requirements for the BA with a major in Classics, BA with minor in Classics and the Faculty of Arts Certificates in Archaeology.

Want to see the full program? Take a look at the 2025 Season.

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Fees and Costs

The program fee for the Humayma field school is $2100. This covers:

• Shared accommodation
• All meals except weekends
• Local transport during the field school

In addition to the program fee, you will also need to cover the costs of:

• $250 application fees (paid only after acceptance)
• Tuition for CLASS 475 and CLASS 476 and mandatory non-instructional fees
• Return airfare to and from Jordan
• Your visa to enter Jordan (Jordan Pass)
• Medical/travel insurance
• Money for weekend meals and personal expenses

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Program Information & Contact

For all questions related to eligibility, applying, deadlines, costs and program details, please contact Dr. Craig Harvey (caharvey@ualberta.ca) or visit this website

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