by | Jul 19, 2019 | Research Blog
Last week I wrote about how destruction is a necessary part of the practice of archaeology. This week, I’ve been reflecting more on the physical process of archaeology. It’s easy, in a sense, to forget that archaeology is both an academic discipline and a trade. ...
by Eli Graf | Jul 19, 2019 | Research Blog
I have learned a great deal about myself in these past 8 days both on a physical and intellectual level. Physically I think that this past week of excavation has given me a great deal of confidence in my physical ability. As someone who does not do a lot of sports,...
by Donald Rigby | Jul 19, 2019 | Research Blog
With week 2 almost at a close, I think my experiences so far in Gazipaşa have been both revealing and rewarding. On a personal level, I think the (sometimes) monotonous college lifestyle can make work seem a chore, and the labor we have done on the acropolis has put...
by | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
Oh my is there so much to talk about, even in the first two/three days. I’ll get the things I had issues with first, as they are probably fewer and I can spend more time doing what I really want: raving about how good this is. I have three problems with where I...
by | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
So far my time in Turkey has been really good and I like it here. I had never been out of the country before this, so every part of it has been an adventure! One of the things I especially love is how beautiful it is here. I am so amazed by the scenery at the dig site...
by | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
I’ve spent less than 48 hours in Turkey and I’ve loved every minute. Yes, even waking up at 5am to dig for hours in the hot sun, to hack at a root system until it’s out of the ground, and yes, even with the extreme humidity. This whole experience is amazing and every...
by Lissie Chin | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
I have enjoyed Turkey and the Dig for the past two days I have been here. Of course, I say that not passive aggressively. The scenery whether you’re around town, in the Dig House, or on the site is amazing! Also the dogs on the streets and the tiny little...
by | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
Coming to Turkey with a cold wrecking havoc in your body is not the most ideal way to start off your trip, but my time here has been amazing so far with my cold only being a slight annoyance. Although, I am sure my roommates would prefer the coughing from the top bunk...
by | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
I knew it would be messy business clearing the underbrush of the dig site. Where there’s any hint of soil, something has to grow. And I signed up to cut down or dig up whatever I’m told to. They tell you about the prickly bushes, their thick roots, etc. But what they...
by | Jul 12, 2019 | Research Blog
I arrived in Gazipaşa on Sunday, after having spent a few days in Turkey before hand. On Monday, we had our first day of work. We pulled weeds. Nothing but weeding. I was literally dripping sweat, but other than the constant dampness and the pain in my limbs, I was...
