Since its founding in 1958 by Harvard and Cornell Universities, the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis has excavated, conserved, and published on aspects of the ancient city of Sardis in western Turkey from the prehistoric through the Islamic periods. The expedition is one of the longest-running international projects sponsored at Harvard and is one of the oldest classical archaeology projects in the Mediterranean. As part of Worldwide Week at Harvard 2022, this event brings together Harvard Art Museums staff and Harvard faculty and students involved in the project to introduce students to the activities of the excavation and their experience of working at the site. Students will be able to view examples of documentation produced by participants on display during the Open House in Deknatel Hall, such as drawings and 3D models. The event will also be a meet-and-greet for Harvard undergraduate and graduate students to learn more about opportunities to participate.

If you plan to attend, RSVP by 10 October to alyssa_martinez@harvard.edu. If you are unable to attend and wish to learn more about these opportunities, please contact alyssa_martinez@harvard.edu by 14 October. For more information on Sardis, please visit the project website: sardisexpedition.org