The 'Iraq al-Amir/Ataruz Project

Dates of Exacavation: 12 July-August 15 2000

Description of Excavation

Archaeological surveys and soundings in the regions of 'Iraq al-Amir (Wadi al-Kafarayn) and Ataruz-Machaerus will be conducted.

Director: Dr. Chang-Ho C. Ji, La Sierra University

Contact Person: Chang-Ho C. Ji, Dept. of History, La Sierra University, 4700 Pierce St., Riverside, CA 92505 USA

E-mail: cji@lasierra.edu

Accepting students/volunteers? Yes

Accepting Jordanian students/volunteers? Yes

Academic credit available? Yes, undergraduate and graduate credit available through La Sierra University

Costs: $350 for the half season; $700 for the full season. Does not include airfare, expenses, etc.