Archaeology

Archaeology forms a major part of the BSR’s activities, and over the years we have supported and undertaken many projects throughout Italy.

A catalyst for research at the School was the South Etruria Survey, a ground-breaking study in the development of landscape archaeology undertaken by the then director of the school, John Ward-Perkins. Subsequent directors have undertaken other major research projects and the BSR continues to be at the forefront of archaeological research in Italy.

The projects illustrated in these pages clearly show the key role that the BSR plays in promoting and developing major archaeological projects. A vital function of the School is to facilitate contact between British, Commonwealth, and Italian academic communities and to serve as a centre for research and debate. These projects demonstrate how we bring together British, Italian and other European institutions, and enable a level of activity and research which would simply not be possible for an individual research group or UK-based institution.


 

New MA/MSc Archaeological Survey and Landscape at Southampton University


A new MA/MSc Archaeological Survey and Landscape has been introduced at The University of Southampton, Archaeology from October 2011.

The study of archaeological landscapes and the use of survey methods, including geophysical techniques and GIS, is one of the most fundamental areas of research within the discipline of Archaeology.

The new MA/MSc will provide the opportunity to study all aspects of landscape survey and apply cutting edge techniques on some of Southampton's leading projects including Portus, Rome's ancient port, conducted in collaboration with The British School at Rome (BSR). As part of the course it will be possible to undertake new fieldwork at Portus and stay at the BSR.

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