Frequently Asked Questions
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No. You can participate in a dig as a volunteer.
Click here for more information on how to volunteer for an archaeological dig.
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We offer scholarships and promotional awards to applicants after acceptance into the program. Apply today to ensure that you don’t miss any award deadlines, which can start as early as February.
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Academic credit can be obtained by enrolling in summer courses through Tel Aviv University.
Click here for more information on how to get college credit when you participate on a dig.
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Our next excavation season begins in June of next summer.
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We offer 1-week and 3-week dig participation, as well as the full 6-week season.
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A typical day on the dig holds lots to discover. You can expect adventure, the thrill of discovery, hard work, and lots and lots of dirt!
Click here to get a better idea of what a day on an archaeological dig is like.
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Our mission is to understand the ancient world, including the world of the Bible, through rigorous archaeological investigation, in order to provide resources for the study of Levantine history and culture over the last five thousand years.
Click here to learn more about why we are excavating at Tel Shimron.
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The oldest artifacts date from the Early Bronze Age.
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No. Tel Shimron Excavations is dedicated to scholarly research that will benefit the world. All artifacts are carefully cleaned and catalogued for academic research.