Archaeological Techniques and Research Center

          Since 2001 (when it was created by two archaeologists, Andre Gonciar and Stephen Batiuk), Archaeological Research and Techniques Center, ArchaeoTek- Canada, has offered numerous fieldwork opportunities to students and lovers of archaeology across Europe and North America. ArchaeoTek is an independent association of researchers in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, physical anthropology, GIS, remote sensing. All our projects are the result of individual cooperative initiatives set up as field, laboratory and scientific collaborations with local museums and/or national research units.

          Collaborating with museums and academic institutions of our host countries, we have successfully excavated a wide scope of sites ranging from Neolithic to Iron Age in occupation phases, and from sedentary to nomadic and military in nature. Over the years, we have excelled in providing valuable fieldwork opportunities in exciting and affordable learning environments for hundreds staff members, volunteers and students.

          Our projects are of interest to both experienced archaeologists and anyone with a passion for history and archaeology, travel and adventure. As well as earning valuable field experience, our students are taught all of the essential skills of excavation work and basic in-field recording and artifact processing methods. Evenings filled with fun activities always complement our workdays, while weekends of sightseeing and cultural exploration are available to those wishing to journey further into the histories and realities of our host countries.

        2012 field season promises excitement of new discovery. We are thrilled to offer our students an opportunity to continue excavating the Dacian Acropolis of Racos and the Bronze Age settlements in the Tureni Canyons in Southern and Central Transylvania, Romania. This year, we are also planning to open another intensive fieldschool at Sarmizegetusa Ulpia Traiana, the Roman capital of the Dacian Provinces. Students will not only enjoy amazing landscapes, but will also learn how to perform basic survey techniques, phosphate testing, mapping, etc. At the same time, we will continue the osteology study of the skeletal remains of over 150 Late Bronze Age Noua Culture graves.