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Project Description
Through a settlement pattern study, the project aims to understand the nature of the social and economic organization of Late Bronze Age societies of central Mongolia, a region that many believe was occupied at the time by mobile pastoralists. Located in the grasslands of Central Mongolia, our research area is dotted with impressive stone built burial and ritual sites dating to the second and first millennia BCE, and continues to be inhabited by horse-riding nomadic pastoralists who have maintained much of their traditional lifestyle.
Senior Staff
Jean-Luc Houle, M.Sc., PhD candidate, Department of Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh
Diimaajav Erdenebatar, PhD, Mongolian Institute of History, Ulaanbaatar
Mark Billings, B.A. Anthropology, History, Youngstown State University
The Team
The project team will consist of our staff team, Mongolian students from local universities and the participants accepted in this program. |
The 2008 field season will consist in a settlement pattern study aimed at the identification of archaeologically ephemeral habitation sites,and will include survey, excavation, ethnoarchaeological work and the mapping of burial and ritual sites. Participants will receive training in survey, proper methods of unearthing and documenting materials, use of GPS. |
Important Information
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Session Dates (2008)
Session I:May 15th - June 11th
Session II: June 13th - July 10th
These dates are subject to change
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Please note that a limited number of participants can be accepted due to logistics constraints. Applications will be considered in the order received. Therefore, it is essential to apply as early as possible
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Deadlines
Deadlines for 2008 Field Season |
- Applications for consideration must be in by March 1st, 2008
- A $300 deposit due by no later than March 31st
- Final balance due no later than April 15th
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Please make checks payable to:
Jean-Luc Houle
DOWNLOAD Project Overview &
Application [PDF] or fill out the
Online Application Here
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Program Fees: $1200 (US)
Includes:
- 2 nights lodging in Ulaanbaatar at beginning and end of session
- Meals in the field
- Transport to and from field
Not included:
- International travel, visas
- Personal insurance highly recommended.
- Participants must bring their own camp gear and supplies.
Participants have to make their own travel arrangements. However, we will assist you in this task. We will also be able to make recommendation on the equipment that you will require (i.e. suitable tent, H2O filtration system)
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Prerequisite:
Minimum Age 18
Volunteers need no special training, but should be prepared for physical activity and wilderness camping for extended periods of time. We will live in tents and “gers” (Mongolian traditional tent houses), without electricity and plumbing. Access to water, for bathing and drinking, will be a river nearby the campsite, so participants will need to bring water filters (or share with other participants). The diet will be essentially meat based (lots of sheep!). Vegetarians will have a difficult time with such a diet, and thus will need to come prepared with some of their own additional food options.
The most important things you need for this project are patience, a good sense of humor; and the ability to adapt to radically different cultures and environments.
Photo & Video Gallery
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Jean-Luc's Team 2004
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Our Friend, Horvaa & Wife
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"Enjoying" lunch inside Horvaa's Ger
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Mongolian children, a camp fixture |
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Camp w/ Storm Approaching |
Staying warm on a chilly evening |
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Khirigsuur Complex |
Deerstone |
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Details about living conditions, climate, diet
etc. are available in detail in the download.
Mongolia Lonely Planet Guide at Amazon.com
Visa Requirements
Visa Info for US citizens:
http://www.mongolianembassy.us/eng_consular_and_visa/visa_info_for_us_citizen_only.php
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Health Information
The CDC home page on the Internet: http://www.cdc.gov
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Links of Interest
Official website of the Embassy of Mongolia to the United States of America:
http://www.mongolianembassy.us/default.php
Visa Info for US citizens:
http://www.mongolianembassy.us/eng_consular_and_visa/visa_info_for_us_citizen_only.php
This is not a field school, but rather a great opportunity to gain
experience in the field and do so in a foreign country, which
provides its own set of challenges. You may, however, be able to
obtain credit from your department after discussing that option with your department chair. Senior staff would be willing to discuss this with your department and provide feedback on your
participation after
the field season is completed.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Jean-Luc Houle [jeh48@pitt.edu]
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