by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Aug 28, 2025 | Research Blog
One thing my time in Gazipasa has taught me is always to be prepared to be humbled. I think the greatest piece of advice I could have received prior to my arrival was to be prepared to be humbled in all aspects. I knew the work would be challenging, and I was aware...
by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Aug 10, 2025 | Research Blog
I’m unsure if a career in archaeology is in my future. Before this spring, I had never considered a career in archeology, and I am still unsure if this is work I can imagine myself doing long-term, especially if the career path would require specialization that...
by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Aug 3, 2025 | Research Blog
This week, I was told by a professor working on the site that I was not adequately scared of the work I was doing and that being more scared would make me a better archeologist. Between her fear and PHD, she was still unable to distinguish between consumer goods and...
by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
I have never before in my life drank as much water as I am drinking on the site each day. On my second evening in Gaizpaşa, Gabe and I made the trek to the A101 to purchase two 5L jugs of water to bring to the site, as we were both running out well before our 1 pm...
by Ignatius Fitzgerald | Jul 17, 2025 | Research Blog
I am most excited to see the Antiochia site in its physical and geographical context. After reading extensively on the site and examining the photos, I still lack a clear understanding of the site’s current condition and the appearance of its surrounding...
