The 2008 Season
The Kinneret Regional Project welcomes team-members from all over the world to join the season in 2008 (including survey-, excavation-, and study-programs). You may apply for one of the two following sub-projects:- Surface survey and soundings at Horvat Kur.
- Excavation and restoration work at Tel Kinrot.
Dates and costs
The dates for the 2008 season are July 6 to July 25, 2008 (work in the field starts on July 7 and ends on July 24). Team-members need to arrange their own flights to Israel. The project offers transportation from/to Ben Gurion Airport (for 10 euros each turn). The following costs apply for the full season:600 €
students | 1200 € non-students |
returnees get a reduction of 100 €
The price includes full board
and accommodation in air-conditioned rooms (4-6 persons per
room) with bathroom, TV and fridge at the beautiful Youth
Hostel of Karei Deshe just a few minutes from the
archaeological site of Kinneret (Internet use is provided
for all team-members in the evening hours). The hostel
features a splendid park with private access to the beach
of the Sea of Galilee. Vegetarian and kosher meals are
served. Weekend accomodation and meals are included in the
price. Note that flight fares are not included.
Please be aware that you can apply for the full season
only. ECTS-creditpoints can be arranged with the
Universities of Bern, Helsinki, Leiden and Mainz (students
from the US should arrange with their schools whether
ECTS are accepted or not).
Application
To apply as a team-member, you must register online. Note that all applications must be submitted by May 1st, 2008, 12:00h (CET). For further information please contact Stefan Münger or Jürgen Zangenberg, co-directors of the Kinneret Regional Project (see contact page).Registration is now closed. Please contact Stefan Münger if you wish to be put on the waiting list or to inquire if there is still a place available.
