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Educational program Archaeology for kids is elaborated in compliance with the goals and requirements of national curricula
Archaeology for kids envisages educational archaeological excavations in specially adapted sites
There are five archaeological areas on the site arranged for children: The Middle Bronze Age The Late Bronze and Early Iron Age Late Antique Age
In The Middle Bronze Age graves, mainly ceramic and some bronze objects are found
In The Late Bronze and Early Iron Age graves, bronze objects are most common
Selected burial grounds of the Late Antique Age are rich in gold and silver objects
The program lasts 2 hours Stage 1: visit the sites of Samtavro ancient settlement and graves
Stage 2: Brief lecture on archaeology and archaeological work Archaeology is a multidisciplinary science. Along with history and native literature (sources), geography, botany, physics, chemistry and mathematics (geometry), archaeology is closely linked to other subjects such as drawing, photography and restoration. All these disciplines are combined in Archaeology for Kids. Though the children do not have to participate in an archaeological survey, site measurement or on-site chemical analysis of artifacts, they will understand the importance of these activities and will witness amazing discoveries. They will be able to try everything else (including restoration) themselves.
Stage 5: IV-VI grades Sorting of discoveries: - Metal-ceramic - dergebi- cups - bowls - Weapon-jewelry - Bronze- gold Overview of artifacts how Georgians lived in ancient times (based on the materials of the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages) - What kind of things human beings used in everyday life - What the tools and dishes were made of - What the purpose of these objects was - other, improvisation
Stage 5: VII-XI grades 1. Photography: overall view of cemetery, inventory and distinct objects 2. Compilation of archaeological logbook: - Measuring a grave - Using a compass-- finding east and west to show direction of a skeleton and a grave - Describing a type of grave - Sketching a grave (with inventory) - Registration and specification of materials discovered - Weighing and measurement of metal objects - Determining dimensions of ceramic objects: height, diameter of neck, trunk and stem, thickness of a ceramic object 3. Summary of the Expedition
Homework: significance of archaeology for studying the history of Georgia based on the example of Samtavro Cemetery and old settlement
The Educational program Archaeology for kids is designed for school children and youth. However, experience has shown that first-year university students find these activities very interesting as well and take great pleasure in such excavations. Most important is how and for why the subject is presented to the participants. Experienced archaeologists and young professionals lead the program. Schoolteachers can also join the program and conduct field lessons.
Program Working Days and Time: Every weekday except Monday (not Saturday or Sunday). Work starts at 11:00 and goes to 14:00 Within one archaeological session, the site can accommodate about 30 pupils (one class), the min number of participants is ten. Tickets are available directly at the Mtskheta Museum; One Ticket for students is GEL5; Ticket price includes: Seeing Mtskheta Archaeological State Museum; Samtavro Cemetery and old settlement Work on archaeological site arranged for children and youth Ticket price does not include: Guide service (GEL 15) in museum.
Persons wishing to participate in the program can contact our program coordinator to negotiate the date and time, at the following number:
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57 97 70