by Erik Lee | Aug 19, 2026 | Research Blog
The very, very first thing you should do before getting on that flight to Türikye is one of two things; either download Turkish airlines on your phone, or print out your boarding pass. This may seem like a braindead tip, however I cannot stress enough how important it...
by Erik Lee | Aug 12, 2026 | Research Blog
SiteAntiochia Ad CragumUnitCauldarium ToolsMattocks, Pickaxes, Buckets, Trowels, Wheelbarrows, Shovels, BrushesFindingsPartial inscription, Pottery Shards, Glass Shards, Glassware, Tesserae, Hypocaust supports, Mortar, Burn layer ash, clay & marble...
by Erik Lee | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
“So, you have archaeology in Türkiye on your resumé; tell me about that.” As the caressing rays of fluorescent light cast down by electrified mercury vapor fill the room, the question floating around the room like a laden bee, expected, yet uninvited to the thoughts...
by Erik Lee | Jul 26, 2026 | Research Blog
While I was flying over from the US to Türkiye, I was bringing not only my luggage inside the metal bulkheads of the plane, but also something that would survive quite persistently over the first two weeks; a preconception. I was mainly focused on the physical...
by Erik Lee | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
When I first came to Türkiye, I had a very prevalent habit of comparing Gazipaşa to another city I have spent a significant amount of time in; Kathmandu. It was, on paper, quite a similar trip, sounding like it was both physically and mentally demanding based on its...