by howe | Aug 3, 2022 | Research Blog
Besides the sometimes stressful environment at the dig-site resulting from tired students, I have had another lovely week immersing myself in archeological work and the hospitality of Antiochia. Taking some time to reflect on what I knew about archeology before coming...
by howe | Jul 31, 2022 | Research Blog
My curiosity towards the structure expanded last week because our group and other’s work has led to more definition of the structure. During the first week, I was more focused on the labor required in making the structure’s physically transparent, so I only had basic...
by howe | Jul 31, 2022 | Research Blog
Archaeology has been physically demanding, as I had expected, however there has been more preparation into excavations as I had previously thought. Reflecting on the site’s initial condition, there have been many rocks and dirt moved that has added more definition to...
by howe | Jul 31, 2022 | Research Blog
The time had come, the day was here. It’s a Monday, hot and humid, just like any other day. But this was no ordinary day, for this was the day we would inevitably break ground and begin excavation. The day was young, our spirits were high, and no one quite yet...
by howe | Jul 30, 2022 | Research Blog
The first week in Turkiye was an introduction to the ancient site and people. I learned that Gazipasa is like any other city; that Turks like any other group of people. However, this second week has revealed a new revaluation… the similarities between past and...
