The BGU Summer Archaeology Program welcomes international undergraduate and graduate students from all academic backgrounds who are interested in archaeology, history, or related fields.
No prior experience is required, but participants should be prepared for physical outdoor activities and have proficiency in English.
- $860 per participant for one session
- $1,660 per participant for both sessions
- This all-inclusive price covers: accommodation, meals, health insurance and transportation throughout the program.
Students will stay in a comfortable guest house, providing a welcoming and authentic experience.
Please note that weekend accommodation and meals are not included.
Hannathon:
Tell el-Badawiya (“mound of the Bedouins”) is among the largest archaeological sites in northern Israel, dating from the Bronze and Iron Ages.
It is strategically located on the ancient route that connects the Hauran and the Akko Plain, known in more recent times as the Darb el-Hawarna.
The site is unanimously identified as the location of ancient Hannathon/Ḫinatuna, mentioned in the Amarna Letters (EA 8 and 245), the royal annals of Tiglath-Pileser III (Ann. 18, Line 5), and the Hebrew Bible (Josh 19:14).
The project's objective is to gather archaeological data concerning the attack of the Assyrians mentioned in Tiglath-Pileser III’s royal annals, to understand its mechanism and intensity, and to explore the events that followed this event.
