by Margo Thomas | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
I have already learned a lot throughout my first week in Gazipaşa. The town itself is much larger than I expected with more places to shop and events to attend than I expected. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to try new foods, (I love Durum), and to go to local...
by Bethany Burt | Jul 19, 2026 | Research Blog
My first week here in Gazipasa has surpassed my expectations in more ways than one. Although I have already briefly visited Türkiye which gave me a sense of the culture, I have truly felt immersed during these first seven days. I have been reminded why I wanted to...
by Kate Lindsay | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
After my first week in Türkiye and working at Antiochia ad Cragum, there are many things that I feel I can already reflect on. I have always wanted to be an archaeologist, for as long as I can remember. A real-life Indiana Jones, I would tell everyone! I think...
by Margaret Ahlberg | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
These first few days working at Antiochia have been simultaneously extremely challenging, interesting, and rewarding. I have been deeply interested in archaeology since I was very young, but this is the first time I have had the opportunity to participate in...
by Jacob Halvorson | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
This first week at Gazipaşa has been incredibly interesting and challenging in different ways. Firstly and unavoidably is the heat and humidity, which has been a struggle for me to adapt to. I’m normally someone who prefers cold weather and tries to avoid the sun in...
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...
by Erik Lee | Jul 18, 2026 | Research Blog
Where people lived throughout history has always been something that, until the beginning of Spring semester, was something that I always thought was static throughout history. You got a house, and people live in it, and that was the end of it, or so I thought. While...
by Fontina Battaglia | Jul 10, 2026 | Research Blog
In uncovering Antiochia, I am interested in the cultural connections to the city’s past and present, before and after the Roman Empire. Reading about the city and its people’s ability to welcome Roman culture but keep their own is fascinating and...
by Henry Worden | Jul 10, 2026 | Research Blog
After spending time familiarizing myself with the readings, I am mostly just really excited to have a glimpse into the world of people who lived a life so different from mine. I think until I am on the site I will not be able to fully grasp what it was like to be a...
by Lily Molinaro | Jul 9, 2026 | Research Blog
In preparation for our archaeological work at Antiochia ad Cragum, I am most interested in seeing and identifying the structures and household objects that we will be excavating. I honestly have no idea what we can expect to see or find, and I am excited to explore...
