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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>

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