060059 UE 2-day excursion on the subject of prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps (2024W)

This excursion offers archaeology students the unique opportunity to get to know the prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps. On the first day, we will explore the Natural History Museum Vienna and the Pile Dwellings Curatorship, where we will gain an in-depth insight into the research and conservation of these unique archaeological sites. On the second day of the excursion, we will travel to Mondsee in Upper Austria, where we will visit the Mondsee Museum and learn about the fascinating history of the Mondsee culture. A special highlight of this excursion is the opportunity to go snorkelling at the Station See site in Mondsee, where the origins of the Mondsee culture can be experienced directly. This not only offers students the chance to see the archaeological remains underwater, but also to gain practical experience in underwater archaeology. The excursion will take place in November 2024. The costs include admission to the museums and snorkelling equipment at Lake Mondsee. Students are responsible for organising their own travel to and from the site, although it is possible to travel by train or by car. The aim of these excursions is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of prehistoric pile dwellings and the methods of their exploration. This will not only enrich academic knowledge, but also promote practical skills in fieldwork and in the specialised discipline of underwater archaeology.