by Kyra Andresen | Aug 14, 2025 | Research Blog
For future participants, I would recommend bringing some clothes that you’re ready to ruin and come expecting to get insanely dirty. Also, though, come ready to make incredible discoveries and new friends. Make sure you pack sunscreen, swimsuits, and water...
by Kyra Andresen | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
If a potential employer were to ask about my experiences in Türkiye, I would tell them that I’ve learned how to navigate archaeological fieldwork, collaborative research, and a foreign country. I would explain that my time was spent doing hands-on research, excavating...
by Kyra Andresen | Aug 3, 2025 | Research Blog
I turned 20 this week, and I wouldn’t have expected to be so excited about spending my birthday troweling through dirt, but as we get lower and lower into the unit, every find becomes a little more exciting. Each new discovery is one step closer to puzzling together...
by Kyra Andresen | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
After my first week at Antiochia, I have learned a lot about the ancient city, archaeological methodology, and Turkish culture. Most significantly, though, I’ve learned a lot about bridging the gap between ancient and modern. Our first few hours in Gazipasa exposed me...
by Kyra Andresen | Jul 10, 2025 | Research Blog
I am most interested in seeing any of the ruins we have been reading about in person when I arrive at the site, especially the floor mosaics. As an Art History major, I am particularly interested in visual history, and I’ve always found mosaics fascinating! I am also...
