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2026 SEASON

Join the expedition today at Armageddon

The Megiddo Expedition invites volunteers and students from around the world to participate in our 2026 excavation season at one of the most important archaeological sites in the ancient Near East.

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All the information you need in one place

Below you will find all necessary information about the Megiddo 2026 season:

Season Dates
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  • Arrival: Saturday, June 27, 2026 (bus from Ben Gurion Airport ~5:00 pm)

  • Excavation: Sunday, June 28 – Thursday, July 23, 2026 (4 weeks)

  • Departure: Thursday, July 23, 2026 (bus to Ben Gurion Airport, time TBD)

  • Optional Week 5: July 26–30, 2026 (reduced team for final work)

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Cost
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Participation fee: 4-week full season: $2,400

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  • Fee covers housing, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and daily transportation.

  • Not included: airfare, pool entrance fee (10 NIS/day), laundry service (TBD), personal expenses.

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Living & Meals
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Participants stay at Mishmar HaEmek guest facilities near the site. Rooms are shared, with three meals provided daily. Grocery accounts are available for personal purchases.

 

Daily Schedule
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  • Early morning departure to the site

  • Fieldwork in assigned excavation areas (training provided)

  • Breakfast and lunch in the field, dinner at MHE

  • Afternoons reserved for finds processing, pottery reading, lectures, and rest

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Code Of Conduct​

Expectations of Team Members: Civility and basic courtesy go a long way when dozens of people are living and working together. Be nice to each other! Keep your sense of humor! We are all working towards the same goal–a fun and productive dig season. All members of the Megiddo Expedition will exhibit sensitivity to the cultural, political and religious differences in Israel and the region. Any behavior that threatens the well-being of any Team Member and/or threatens the successful execution of the excavation and/or that is in violation of Israeli law is forbidden. Such behavior (assault, vandalism, theft, etc.) will result in immediate expulsion without refund of any fees. All Team Members are expected to take care of their physical well-being to the best of their ability—this means staying well hydrated, not drinking alcohol such that it impairs the ability to work, not engaging in illegal drug use of any sort, and alerting us to any serious medical issues in advance of the expedition. Team members who violate these conditions can be dismissed unilaterally at the Directors’ discretion. No refunds will be made in such instances.

You are welcome to contact us with any questions! 

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