Founded by the Etruscans, but already inhabited in prehistoric times, Ischia di Castro is a village where heritage and history are visible everywhere. Continued excavations at Villa Selvicciola, a Roman villa from the Republican and Imperial periods, and at the cistern. Archaeological excavations of the residential area, cistern, tombs and site development.

Excavations (begun in 1982) are continuing in the Roman villa of Selvicciola, with Republican and Imperial phases, and in the Late Antique necropolis, which has already been investigated by the Roman Archaeological Group in the past. Help us protect and enhance sites of unique and ancient charm, plan itineraries with us and walk alongside us on the paths where archaeology meets life. Research is organized in collaboration with the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for the Metropolitan Region of Rome, the Province of Viterbo and Southern Etruria.

Participants will excavate archaeological sites under the supervision of expert archaeologists. Every day, they'll work on excavated materials and attend courses to deepen their technical knowledge.

Please note that safety shoes and gloves are mandatory on these sites.

It's possible to take part in this workcamp over a period of 1 or 2 weeks; check the dates of your sessions before pre-registering!

Participants will be divided into two work groups: one will be divided into small groups. Some will excavate the Peristilio area, others the Cisterna area.

PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK

Monday : 6pm - arrival at camp 8pm - dinner

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: 7am - wake-up 8am - breakfast 9am - departure for sites 10am - 1pm - excavation 1pm - 3pm lunch 3pm - 5/18pm excavation 5pm - 6pm return to Mulino 6pm - 7pm work and lessons on archaeological discoveries 7pm - 8pm free time 8pm - dinner. Silence at midnight

Saturday : 7 a.m. wake-up 8 a.m. breakfast 9 a.m. departure from the sites 10 a.m. 1 p.m. excavations 1 p.m. 2 p.m. lunch 2 p.m. return to Mulino 2 p.m. free time 8 p.m. dinner silence at midnight

Sunday (if you stay 2 weeks): 8am - wake up 9am - breakfast 10am - departure for excursion Free time on return from excursion 8pm - silent dinner at midnight

Sunday (if staying 1 week): departure day

Volunteers will be accommodated in single-sex dormitories. Meals will be prepared daily by a cook.

If you're staying for more than a week, you'll be able to take advantage of an excursion during the weekend. Please note that, depending on what is decided by the host organization, you may be asked to pay for these activities (for example, museum admission at 10€).

No specific skills are required to take part.

In the days following your pre-registration, the International Relations Department will contact you by e-mail to arrange a telephone conversation.

This will enable us to get to know you better and give you more details about the workcamp (organization, arrival arrangements, etc.).

You can ask us any questions you may have, and let us know what you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

You will then receive a roadmap summarizing all useful information about the site.

• Access

Meet at the accommodation site on Monday at 6pm. (Address: Via Guglielmo Marconi 64, Ischia di Castro (VT)) The association will be there to welcome you.

By plane:

- Roma Fiumicino Airport > Train to Roma Tiburtina: Roma Trastevere Ciampino stop By train or bus: Train to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina > Bus Farnese #VA812D: Ischia C. stop > Train to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Viterbo Porta Fiorentina stop > Bus Viterbo - Farnese #VA812D: Ischia C. stop

- Roma Ciampino Airport > Bus 520 to Cinecittà (MA): stop Tuscolana/Cinecittà > Metro A to Battistini: stop Vale Aurelia > Train to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: stop Porta Fiorentina > Bus Viterbo - Farnese #VA812D: stop Ischia C.

By train or bus :

Train to Rome then to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina > Bus Farnese #VA812D: stop Ischia C.