Training program at International Conservation Centre, Acre

Saving the Stones (STS) is an introductory training program in
historical and archeological conservation.  It is a five month
course for college graduates from diverse fields such as
archaeology, architecture, history, art, and other disciplines.  The
program provides a basic foundation in conservation by introducing
practical skills, procedures, and theory of conservation.

STS is based in Acre, an old port city and a UNESCO World Heritage
site. The program is run under the professional guidance of the
Israel Antiquity Authority and tutors include leading Israeli
experts of conservators, architects and archaeologists. Training
includes: architectural conservation procedures; historic
documentation, site surveying, treatment planning, actual
implementation, artistic conservation procedure, etc. Tours to sites
as well as lectures and practical conservation work on active
projects, enable a behind the scenes" glimpse into the process, and
a chance meet prominent professionals in the field.

Participants engage in major archaeological projects in Jerusalem,
Caesarea, Zefat as well as smaller sites all around the country. The
program is run by the International Conservation Center, Citta di
Roma. It is supported by MASA - Israel Journey and the Italian
Embassy in Israel. It is sponsored by the Israel National Committee
to UNESCO

Registration is still open for the next program, scheduled to open
in October. Contact the International Conservation Center's Director
<shelleypel<-at->bezeqint<.>net>

for more information see

    <URL:http://www.antiquities.org.il/akko/>


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