by Bethany Burt | Jul 26, 2026 | Research Blog
In the past two weeks, I have transformed from a landscaper to an archeologist. Initially, I was very disconnected from the land I was working on. Pulling roots and moving rocks creates a hostile relationship with the environment. As we have begun excavating more...
by Fontina Battaglia | Jul 26, 2026 | Research Blog
My mentality while excavating more contextual layers has made me nervous about missing something or hitting something important. Maybe because while digging, I’ve found so many objects and whatnot that are important while aimlessly picaxing away. So obviously I...
by Elijah Samuelson | Jul 24, 2026 | Research Blog
Working in the Great Bath has been an interesting experience. By the time I started working in the Caldarium, the contaminated surface layers had already been removed and much of the remaining feet of soil was from the same context. In other words, my mentality...
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...
by Fontina Battaglia | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
When entering a new place, especially a new country, I try to keep my mind as open as possible to the culture, food, and language. This is no exception. In preparation for my time living in Gazipaşa, most of my information about the place has been from Prof. Howe. I...
by Claire Malone | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
First and foremost, I am incredibly thankful that I heeded other’s advice to not bring any clothing that I am remotely emotionally attached to on this dig. I’m 3 loads of laundry in and I see little to no progress in removing the dirt stains from my tank tops! I...
by Lily Molinaro | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
Going into this experience, I knew next to nothing about Türkiye. While I still speak absolutely no Turkish, I have had the privilege of meeting many kind individuals from the area, around the city and on site. I have eaten so much delicious food and had lots of...
by Whitney Cowan | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
I’m truly having the time of my life. I’m hot, sweaty, sore, and exhausted almost all the time. And yet I also feel empowered, giddy, and above all curious. Despite this overall positive conclusion I have towards my experience thus far, I won’t pretend as though this...
by Henry Worden | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
I came to Turkiye with almost no expectations of what it would be like here. I had no idea what It would be like, only that it would not be like home. I have been pleasantly surprised to find that the people here are incredibly kind and non judgemental of the...
by Elijah Samuelson | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
The first thing that struck me was the humidity. This feels pretty cliche, but it really is immediate and striking. The airport was tiny, baggage claim and security in one room. The language spoken is completely unfamiliar to me. When I woke up in the morning the...
