Caught Somewhere in Time

by | Aug 17, 2023 | Research Blog

It’s been one hell of a month living and working in Turkey, but I’d say that I enjoyed every aspect of it. People coming here should know that this is not a vacation in the slightest; rather, this is a field school where you are expected to work every day...

Pour Some Sumac On Me

by | Aug 8, 2023 | Research Blog

Completing my archaeological field school in Turkey has been an amazing experience and helped to shine a light on where my interests might lie for a career. I learned how unglamorous the work can be, which I consider a positive. You won’t be working in perfect...

(You can still) rock in Gazipasa

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Research Blog

I’m happy to say that I still greatly enjoy the work being on on our site, and I don’t foresee that changing anytime soon. One of the big things for me, as I’ve mentioned in my last post and become notorious for both on and off the site, is my propensity for lugging...

Rock Removal Machine

by | Jul 25, 2023 | Research Blog

I LOVE picking up big rocks on the site, and I’m not afraid to admit it. I can’t say that I’m surprised about that, but it’s nice to know that I could find my calling in Turkey. Oh yeah, the other parts of archaeology are fun too though. I learned that it can be quite...

Hungry for Turkey

by | Jul 13, 2023 | Research Blog

I’d say the main thing I want to see at the site is the Great Bath, or more specifically the natatio. Besides the impressive scale of the structure, just admiring the level of workmanship that went into it would be something to look forward to. Huge fancy baths...