BC-ARC
Brooklyn College Archeological Research Center

The Archaeological Research Center (BC-ARC) is presently involved in the analysis of materials fropm City Hall Park. The City Hall Park site contains Revolutionary era materials including the remains of the British barracks.  The analysis will include cataloging, identification, basic conservation and in-depth analysis. Our class in Archaeological Laboratory techniques is offered during the fall and spring semesters.

The Brooklyn College Field School last summer excavated at the New Utrecht Church and uncovered the remains of a Revolutionary era Boys Academy. 

For over 20 years Brooklyn College has been excavating throughout New York City and abroad.  We have excavated in all five boroughs but our main focus has been Brooklyn.  BC-ARC has excavated at numerous sites in Brooklyn to learn more about Brooklyn's rural Dutch past.

Archaeology Faculty

Arthur Bankoff is an archaeologist who has excavated in Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Israel, Cyprus, and the United States. His research interests include European prehistory, especially the Bronze and Iron Ages of southeastern Europe, and the archaeology of New York City.

Sophia Perdikaris is an archaeologist specializing in zooarchaeology.  She has excavated in Norway, Iceland, the Bahamas, Kenya, Georgia and New York City.  Her research interests include the North Atlantic region, specifically the transition from the Viking Age to medieval times.  She is currently exploring the impact of early medieval commercial cod fishing on the modern depletion of cod fish stocks in the North Atlantic region.

Laboratory Director & Research Assistant

Alyssa Loorya is a Ph.D. candidate at the City University of New York. Alyssa's research interests focus on the rural to urban transformations within Western Long Island and the socio-cultural implications. She is also interested in the development of issues relating to archaeology and education for the public.

Brooklyn College is commited to providing students with the opportunity to excavate at home and abroad.

Every summer Brooklyn College offers a Field School.  Field Schools can be taken for either three or six credits.  Graduate credits are also available in Anthropology. Adult Education students, recently graduated High School seniors, and volunteers are also welcome to participate.

For specifc information regarding current excavations and field schools or general information please email bcarc@brooklyn.cuny.ecu