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A3TEX Research Center
Summer School
ARCHAEOMETRY, CONSERVATION, AND
DIGITIZATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL TEXTILE
Sapienza University of Rome & TEXTaiLES European Consortium
June 30 – July 5, 2025
Sapienza Campus, P. Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Roma

Organized by Dep. Scienze dell’Antichità & A3TEX Sapienza Research
Center in cooperation with TEXTaiLES European Consortium

Introduction and Objectives
The A3TEX Archaeology & Archaeometry of Ancient Textile Summer School aims to provide
participants with theoretical and practical training in the methodologies for studying, analyzing,
and preserving archaeological textile artifacts. The program employs an interdisciplinary
approach, bringing together expertise from archaeology, materials science, and advanced
diagnostic techniques. In collaboration with the TEXTaiLES project, the A3TEX Summer
School introduces participants to cutting-edge digital tools and methods for documenting and
communicating textile heritage.
Through a combination of lectures, laboratory exercises, and direct analysis of diverse textile
artifacts, participants will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in documenting, analysing,
and preserving archaeological textile remains. Emphasis will also be given to conservation
protocols and musealization strategies. The program will also delve into the technical and
scientific aspects of textile research, providing critical insights into analytical procedures based on
material types and conservation status.
To further enrich the training experience, participants will visit the National Etruscan Museum
of Villa Giulia in Rome and the Museum of Roman Ships in Nemi: at Nemi they will attend one-
day seminar and engage on hands-on activities on experimental and digital archaeology.

Program
The A3TEX Summer School program is structured into five thematic modules:

Module 1: Archaeological Study of Ancient Textile Artifacts
 Historical-archaeological introduction to textile production: ancient craftsmanship
practices, textile chaîne opératoire, and contexts.
 Analytical protocols based on textile research: approaches and methodologies to
address historical and archaeological questions.
 Interdisciplinary approaches: strategies for fostering collaboration between experts
from multiple disciplines and research fields to achieve accurate and meaningful
results.

Module 2: Enhancement and Communication of Textile Heritage
 Strategies for exhibiting and communicating archaeological textiles in museums.
 Digital technologies: 3D modeling, augmented reality, and other innovative solutions
for virtual reconstruction and accessibility.
Camera Properties Definition: Learn to optimize camera settings (focal length,
aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) for capturing high-quality images, ensuring
precision in the 3D digitization process.
Data Collection: Engage in hands-on exercises to capture overlapping images
from multiple angles, creating a comprehensive dataset essential for robust
Structure from Motion processing.
3D Reconstruction: Utilize photogrammetry algorithms to align images,
generate dense point clouds, and reconstruct detailed, textured 3D models
from real-world textile artifacts.
 Focus on emblematic case studies related to strategies for musealizing and
communicating textile artifacts to different audience types.

Module 3: Preventive and Interventive Conservation Techniques
 Assessing the state of preservation of archaeological textiles.
 Techniques for preventive conservation: environmental conditions, support
materials, and packaging techniques.
 Development of interventive conservation plans for archaeological textile artifacts.

Module 4: Archaeometric Analysis for research and conservation
 Analytical techniques for characterising textile materials:
 Optical, digital, and scanning electron microscopy.
 FT-IR spectroscopy, Ramans Sers and Raman spectroscopy.
 Liquid chromatography for dye analysis.
 Extraction techniques for proteomic identification.

Module 5: Enhancing Analytical Skills in Laboratory Practice
 Documentation and identification of textiles.
 Analysis and characterization of textile fibers and metal threads.
 Dye extraction and analysis using mass spectrometry.
 Interpretation of spectra obtained from spectroscopy and proteomic analyses for
fiber characterization.

Methodology
The program includes theoretical lectures, seminars, case study analysis, and laboratory activities.
Participants will integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience while engaging with
experts from various disciplines, developing skills applicable to academic, museum, and
conservation fields.

Target Audience
The A3TEX Summer School is designed for master's degree students, PhD candidates, post-
docs, researchers, and professionals in the cultural heritage sector, including archaeologists, art
historians, conservators, museum curators, and specialists in diagnostics, conservation, or
restoration of cultural heritage and materials science interested in advanced methodologies for
studying archaeological textile heritage.
Course Directors
Prof. Marco Galli, dott.ssa Francesca Coletti, Dipartimento di Scienze
dell’Antichità, Sapienza A3TEX Archaeology & Archaeometry of Ancient Textile

Associated Partners
With the TEXTaiLes Consortium HORIZON ECCCH 01_02
1. Directorate of Conservation - Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Athens (GR)
2. Athena Research Center, Athens (GR)
3. Museo delle Navi Romane, Nemi (RM).
4. Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia, Rome.

CALENDAR
June 30 – July 5, 2025 – Lectures and laboratory sessions from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (see the
attached time schedule below).
Saturday, July 5 – Guided tour with a seminar and practical training in experimental archaeology
and digitisation at the Museum of Roman Ships in Nemi (RM).
Tuesday, July 1 h. 18:00-20:00 ca
A visit to the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia is scheduled to examine and discuss
materials related to Etruscan textile culture, including mineralized fabrics and other artifacts,
guided by the Museum’s Director.
CREDITS 5 ECTS COURSE COSTS 800,00 EU
A limited number of single (event. double rooms) will be available (June 29 – July 6,
7 nights = 490, EU) at the Sapienza Guesthouse, located at Via Volturno, 42, with
kitchen access.
Each participant is offered 5 meal/snack lunch bonuses from 30 June to 4 July, as
well as the return trip to Nemi and lunch on July 5.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/foresteria-sapienza
https://youtu.be/xPtRB-morEY

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree or an equivalent university qualification + Curriculum Vitae + Motivation
Letter
APPLICATION DEADLINE 29 May

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Please refer to the following link for the documentation required for application:
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/offerta-formativa/summer-and-winter-school/2025/summer-
school-archeometria-conservazione

The Biblical Exegesis from Eastern Orthodox Perspectives Unit will offer four sessions at the 2025 Annual Meeting:

1. Fresh Perspectives on John 13–17 and Its Patristic Reception – This session invites papers exploring new exegetical insights into the farewell discourses in the Gospel of John (chapters 13–17), with particular attention to their interpretation in the patristic tradition.
2. Joint Session with AAR’s Middle Eastern Christianity and Eastern Orthodox Studies Units – This session will address the theme “Minorities and Freedom in the Middle East: Biblical, Theological, and Socio-Political Perspectives.” Papers may explore how scriptural, doctrinal, and historical perspectives inform contemporary discussions on religious minorities and freedom in the region.
3. The Psalms in Orthodox Tradition and Liturgy – We welcome papers on the role, interpretation, and theological significance of the Psalms in Eastern Orthodox worship, exegesis, and spiritual practice.
4. Invited Panel on Leslie Baynes’ Between Interpretation and Imagination: C. S. Lewis and the Bible (Eerdmans, June 2025) – This session will feature invited responses to Baynes’ forthcoming work, examining Lewis’ approach to Scripture from various scholarly perspectives.

Proposals for the first three sessions are welcome. Please submit abstracts through the SBL system up to March 25 here https://www.xcdsystem.com/sbl/abstract/index.cfm?ID=k8w8DSh.

For more information, please visit our official webpage: https://orthodoxbiblical.org/. We also encourage scholars to consider submitting a book proposal (monograph or edited volume) for our new series at Brill: https://brill.com/display/serial/BEOP.

We look forward to your contributions.

Warm wishes

Leslie Baynes and Michael Azar

Cambridge, Perse School: Teacher of Classics and Ancient
      History (100%, permanent)

We are looking to appoint a teacher of Classics and Ancient History to work at the Upper School, starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will have a clear passion for all aspects of Classics and Ancient History.
Pupils at The Perse School are ambitious, intelligent and industrious and this is an exciting opportunity to motivate and inspire talented pupils in a fast-paced creative working environment. The successful candidates will have a genuine enthusiasm for Classics and be well placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils, who are mainly of a high ability.
Classics is a highly successful department at The Perse School, offering three separate subjects for public examination: Latin, Classical Greek and Ancient History. The Classics Department comprises six specialist teachers, with additional support from teachers in the English and MFL departments for our KS3 provision.
In Years 7 and 8, Latin is compulsory for all students, and is taught 'ab initio' using de Romanis Book 1. Students are introduced to the language, with a particular focus on developing translation skills and building a foundational vocabulary.
Classical Greek is introduced to students in Year 9 via our Gratin provision (Greek and Latin): students study both Greek and Latin throughout the year in one option block.
Our Year 9 Ancient History course assumes no prior knowledge and introduces students to a wide range of cultures, ideas, and characters from the ancient world. The course aims to give students understanding of ancient civilisations as well as an appreciation of the impact that the past has had on our world.
The department enjoys consistently strong numbers at GCSE, with all three subjects following the OCR specifications.
Public exam results regularly place The Perse in the top 20 schools nationally and in a typical year over 50 pupils will receive Oxbridge offers. The Perse enjoys a prestigious reputation and values a mixed approach to teaching and learning. We aim to respect tradition and innovation, industry and fun, and academic and personal growth. All teachers and pupils are required to demonstrate all-round excellence and contribute to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school.
At The Perse School, we value the well-being of all staff and offer a supportive environment that balances professional ambitions with personal growth, opportunity and work-life balance.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained (via the 'Apply' button above).
Closing date: 24th March 2025 at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Interviews will be held on the 28th March 2025.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.