Valcamonica Rock Art and Archaeology Fieldwork & fieldschool 2008 A panoramic view of the rock art area of Paspardo, Valcamonica 14 July - 4 August 2008 Paspardo, Lombardy - Italy
Valcamonica Rock Art and Archaeology Fieldwork & fieldschool Daniele and Greine tracing and cleaning the engravings on the rock 1 of Dos Sulif, Paspardo The Footsteps of Man Archaeological Cooperative Society is based in Valcamonica, an alpine valley comprised between the province of Bergamo and Brescia in Northern Italy, where rock art constitutes an archaeological, artistic, ethnographic and historical patrimony of inestimable value, not only for its antiquity but, above all, for the thematic and iconographic wealth. As an active rock art centre, member of IFRAO (International Federation of Rock Art Organizations), the Footsteps of Man, in collaboration with the Catholic University of Brescia, organizes its annual archaeology fieldwork at Paspardo, one of the major area with engravings concentration, giving the opportunity to those interested (archaeologists and scholars, students and enthusiasts) to help the research and to learn how to study the rock art of Valcamonica. The project participants will: survey, excavate, clean, photograph, draw and catalogue the rocks engraved in three main sites at Paspardo, Valcamonica: Vite-Deria, Baite Fles and Dos Sulif.
The project consists of different phases, some are executed on the sites, some in the laboratory: researches on the sites: surveys for finding new engraved rocks; analysis of the damages of the rock surfaces and conservation problems; contact tracing: drawing of the engravings with permanent pens on plastic sheets; photographs; in laboratory: reduction of the drawings in scale size; catalogue of the engravings. Participants usually come from different countries of the world, official languages are English and Italian. In Paspardo accommodation is provided in house with rooms, dormitories, showers and kitchen. Linda guiding a visit of the fieldwork group at the National Rock Engravings Park of Naquane Program exemplifying one typical week of fieldwork Mon. Afternoon: arrivals, opening and welcome Evening: presentation of the works by A. Fossati Tue. Morning: tracing proves Afternoon: visit to the sites of Paspardo Evening: Valcamonica rock art a general view, by the crew (lecture) Wed. Morning and afternoon: research and Milan Valcamonica documentation Evening: free Thur. Morning and afternoon: research and documentation Evening: How to study a rock: the case of Foppe di Nadro rock 35 by Y. Borgonovo e S. Ghislandi (lecture) Fri. Morning and afternoon: research and documentation Evening: free Sat. Morning and afternoon: research and documentation Evening: Landscape and rock art in Europe by G. Nash (lecture) Sun. Morning and afternoon: visit to the National Park of Rock Engravings of Naquane, Capo di Ponte Afternoon and evening: free Mon. Morning and afternoon: research and documentation. (Arrivals and departures) Evening: free / presentation of the works by A. Fossati. This itinerary is only an example of a session of 7 day. The conferences (usually in English or with English translation) will be illustrated with the help of slides or Power point. The themes of lectures also will be diversified. In general Start work 8.30 a.m. Lunch: noon. Recommence work: 13.30 Free time: 18.00-19.30 Dinner: 19.30 Lectures/free time: from 21.00
USEFUL INFORMATION (Cost, things to bring, how to get there) HOW TO GET THERE (PASPARDO - Valcamonica) Meeting days: 14 July or 21 July, or 28 July 2008. Meeting point: the bus-stop of Ceto- Cerveno (Valcamonica, Brescia province), from 04.30 pm to 7.30 pm (14, 21 or 28 July 2008). If you come in other dates: let us know in advance when you are coming (in the application form) so we can meet you in front of the station. In any case you can call us at the number 0364-433983 or at the mobile tel. 333-2875920 leaving if it is the case a message on the answering machine. Hour: from 4.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Valcamonica Rock Art Fieldwork & Fieldschool (at 17.00 p.m.) that goes to Valcamonica. You get off at Ceto- Cerveno station. At the meeting point you will be contacted by the members of the Footsteps of Man and by private cars you will reach Paspardo. How to go back to Milan or Brescia from Paspardo: in the same way using the bus or the train. Ask for details to the secretary as soon as you know exactly when you are leaving. Craig and Giorgos working with the total station on the rock 1 of Dos Sulif, Paspardo Sara, Antonio and Tina working on the rock 100 of Vite, Paspardo How to reach Paspardo: there are two ways: by bus or by train. BUS: from the Sesto Marelli subway Station (Bus Terminal) in Milan (that you can easily reach with the red line of the underground, get off at the Sesto Marelli station) there is a bus (at 2.00 p.m.) that takes you to the Valcamonica where you get off at Ceto-Cerveno station. TRAIN: from the National Railway Station (FS) in Brescia there is a train THINGS TO BRING Work clothes, work gloves, gym and trekking shoes, sleeping bag, bath towels, solar cream and sun glasses. Please to take out insurance against illness and injury, because we decline any responsibility. If you can, please have an anti-tetanus vaccination. COST Accommodation, food, publications and working material will be provided at a cost of 370,00 for one week (two weeks 740,00; three weeks 1110,00; only Euros are accepted). As soon as you know that your application has been accepted it is necessary to send a deposit of 50,00 (for one session) or 100,00 (for two sessions) or 150,00 (for three sessions) through bank transfer to the current account n.:
CIN: Q Cod. ABI: 03069 C.A.B.: 54160 n. Account: 000010101198 Swift: BCITITMM080 IBAN: IT83 Q030 6954 160000010101198 in the name of Dr. Angelo Fossati, c/o Banca Intesa, Piazza Repubblica, 25043 BRENO (BS). The secretary will send the necessary information. If you are interested in coming you should stay for a session of 7 days in minimum. No fares or wages are offered. In Valcamonica there are banks where you can change money. Giulia tracing the figures ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE At the end of the course, on request, it will be possible to obtain a certificate of attendance. INFORMATION ON VALCAMONICA ROCK ART See the page www.rupestre.net Sara, Sabina, Linda, Ylenia and Giovanna. Valcamonica fieldwork 2007 Italy." Rock Art Research. 20(1): 25-30. 2003. Arcà A., A. Fossati, Sui sentieri dell'arte rupestre. Le rocce incise delle Alpi. Storia, ricerche, escursioni (On the paths of rock art. The carved rocks of the Alps. History, researches, excursions). Turin, 1995. Simoes de Abreu M., A. Fossati, L. Jaffe, Etched in Time. The Petroglyphs of Val Camonica. Cerveno, 1990 For any further information: THE FOOTSTEPS OF MAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Piazzale Donatori di Sangue, 1 25040 CERVENO-BS-ITALY tel. 0039-0364-433983 fax 0039-0364-434351 internet: www.rupestre.net email: fossati@numerica.it Cell. Phone: + 39.3332875920 Bibliography Attorrese E., A. Fossati, "Rock 53 of Vite-Deria: New Elements for the Study of Degradation of Valcamonica Petroglyphs." American Indian Rock Art. 28: 103-110. 2002. Fossati A., "But they are only puppets. Problems of management and educational programs in the rock art of Valcamonica and Valtellina, Lombardy, Alessandra, Francesca, Giorgos and Francesca tracing at Dos Sulif
Moments of work and relax Many thanks to the Valcamonica 2007 fieldwork participants!