Archaeology - Sulawesi
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Archaeology by The Ring of Fire is the theme of the next dig, which will take place the week of August 24th. The site comes from outside the town of Parepare, Isle of Sulawesi, Indonesia, where the forces of geography, geology, history and culture collide in something only the sand and soil of Sulawesi could have preserved, and only an archaeologist could properly discover. The way of life of these islanders is already weird beyond what most people living in the West can conceive, what with real zombies, fantastic theories of life and an almost limitless natural endowment in the form of exotic plants and unusual animals. But then, we're talking about one of the diverse lands scattered like jewels across the Java Sea, where some of the world's strangest phenomena occur: hobbits, dragons, a kind of Dream Time, and human aviaries, for starters. In our dig, some of the artifacts of which should be in exhibits at the Met, be prepared to come face to face with the fascinating people of the Tana Toraja, but be careful! What you find may change your life forever ... my hope is that your experience digging up bizarre and fantastic artifacts will convince you that their culture, indeed, their very view of life, is something for all of us to take seriously. What, after all, do artifacts really tell us about culture, about how people actually live their lives, and what that has to do with us? So be there! Find out! This camp is sure to be a doozy!
Camp Information
- Campers should arrive dressed for the weather, with appropriate footwear and a cap or hat.
- Sunblock and kid-friendly bug dope may also be needed.
- All campers should pack a hearty lunch, labeled drink and a snack.
- Space is limited; please sign up early if you wish to have your children attend.
- Head Instructor: Geoffrey Purcell
- CAMP WILL END ON FRIDAY AT 2PM FOR FULL DAY CAMPERS