aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici
aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici
aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici
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1.6 LdM-CAMNES COLLABORATION<br />
In Fall 2010 Istituto <strong>Lorenzo</strong> <strong>de</strong>’ <strong>Medici</strong> started a distinctive<br />
collaboration with the Center for Ancient Mediterranean<br />
and Near Eastern Studies (CAMNES). This Study Center<br />
has as its chief goal the joining of international research<br />
and education in archaeology and ancient studies as a way<br />
to discover our roots and un<strong>de</strong>rstand our times. CAMNES<br />
activities inclu<strong>de</strong> professional and interdisciplinary<br />
education, conferences, symposia, publications, exhibits,<br />
and public archaeology initiatives. As an example, CAMNES<br />
has recently organized, together with the University<br />
of Florence and the support of LdM, the 16th SOMA<br />
(Symposium on Mediterranean Archaeology) as well as an<br />
important Workshop on the Archaeology of Florence: “City<br />
and Territory”. This partnership will also edit and publish<br />
the proceedings of both these congresses. CAMNES, whose<br />
members are established and emerging archaeologists<br />
and aca<strong>de</strong>mics, also <strong>de</strong>velops archaeological research<br />
projects, in Italy as well as other countries (Turkey, Armenia<br />
and Jordan). The CAMNES scientific committee is formed<br />
by outstanding scholars and researchers who provi<strong>de</strong> a<br />
comprehensive coverage of the various areas of interest of<br />
the Mediterranean and Near Eastern ancient past. CAMNES<br />
oversees the expanding <strong>de</strong>partments of Archaeology and<br />
Classical Studies at all LdM sites, and has coordinated<br />
the <strong>de</strong>velopment of new study programs and courses.<br />
Moreover, LdM together with CAMNES have <strong>de</strong>veloped two<br />
Certificate Programs in Archaeology and Ancient Studies.<br />
The first certificate, entitled ‘Hands-on Archaeology’, is<br />
held in Florence and focuses on the practical aspects<br />
of Etruscan archaeology and artifact restoration. The<br />
second one, entitled ‘Ancient Italy’, is held in Tuscania and<br />
concentrates on the art and history of Italy’s ancient cultures<br />
(Etruscan, Roman and Medieval periods). Both certificates<br />
comprehend the unique feature of a two-week archaeology<br />
field school in Tuscania. Please see point # 5.8.<br />
Website: www.camnes.org<br />
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LdM Aca<strong>de</strong>mic <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>2013</strong>-<strong>2014</strong>