by Lydia Shannon | Aug 16, 2026 | Research Blog
Spending this summer in Türkiye has been an experience that I know I will be thinking about for a long time. Before arriving, I had some idea of what archaeological fieldwork would involve, but there is a big difference between learning about archaeology in a...
by Lydia Shannon | Aug 9, 2026 | Research Blog
From July 13 through August 6, I performed archaeology at Antiochia ad Cragum in Gazipaşa, Turkïye. Since July 28, for eight days, I worked in the unit of ANS 9. Picking up where the last team at the unit left off, we dug approximately one meter down. This was done...
by Lydia Shannon | Aug 2, 2026 | Research Blog
When an employer notices “Archaeology in Türkiye” on my resume and asks me to explain, I would tell them it was much more than an archaeological internship. It was an opportunity to develop physical, observational, and critical thinking skills while...
by Lydia Shannon | Jul 26, 2026 | Research Blog
It’s hard to believe that I’m halfway through this internship. The days are long, and the weeks are short. My perspective has changed a lot since the first day on site. When I began working, much of our work focused on the top layers, and I spent most of my time...
by Lydia Shannon | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
Since coming to Türkiye, I have been able to gain a better understanding of the culture and people. Before coming here, my knowledge of the country was pretty limited, and I didn’t know what to expect. I’m very excited about all the experiences I have had and...
