by | Jul 22, 2018 | Research Blog
To begin a hard day’s work of digging and various other work we start by waking up extremely early. Like at 5 AM with about five other alarms blasting in the small space that is our room. Because it is extremely hard to get up at 5 in the morning we end up having to...
by | Jul 22, 2018 | Research Blog
A cacophony of alarms sounds at 5am. Calming guitar riffs interact with foghorns, as the sound of 12 people collectively scrambling to stop the noises can be heard throughout our little apartment. Immediately a line forms in front of the small bathroom that we share,...
by | Jul 22, 2018 | Research Blog
It’s time to finally explain what a typical day on site looks like because I don’t just sit around and eat Turkish snacks the entire time (though we do work it into the schedule). So, here’s a quick outline of my day yesterday, Friday, July 20th, 2018… 4:55 a.m. My...
by John McDaniel | Jul 22, 2018 | Research Blog
5:00 AM, it’s time to wake up. It’s time to get out of bed, brush teeth, put on clothes, and not wake the late sleepers. 5:35, the bus is coming. The bus is crowded, most get to sit, an unfortunate few stand. 6:10 the bus arrives at the dig-site. Breakfast is served...
by | Jul 15, 2018 | Research Blog
The field of my work, also known as AC Unit 2 (aka Gamora), is the main place where I have practiced some professional skills. As you know, there in fact is a Unit 1 named Drax the Destroyer, which lies right next to Gamora. Since both Gamora and Drax share the same...
by | Jul 15, 2018 | Research Blog
Some people think that archaeology is a really specialized field, that the skills you learn can only be applied to very specific situations. And yes, I have learned specialized skills such as the proper way to hold my trowel when excavating and how to determine if a...
by Gabrielle Lattery | Jul 15, 2018 | Research Blog
I have learned many skills at the Antiochia ad Cragum dig site. During the past two weeks, I worked with archaeological tools, including the trowel and pickaxe. I took elevations using a level, measuring rod, and scales. Additionally, I cleaned and drew pottery. As I...
by | Jul 15, 2018 | Research Blog
Potential employer: So, you have archaeology in Turkey on your resume. Me: *smiles* Yes! Potential employer: That must have been a fun vacation. Me: *confused* Um– Potential employer: Why did you waste your time on a vacation? Me: *shakes head* Allow me to...
by | Jul 15, 2018 | Research Blog
Archeology has a surprising amount of global skills that are applicable in many situations. Calling an archeological internship opportunity a “vacation” is at best counterproductive. It might be true that the work was fulfilling and Turkey is an amazing place, with...
by | Jul 15, 2018 | Research Blog
Starting on last Thursday, this is the first full week at the new site. In the days past we have excavated the exterior walls, which have afforded us great incentive and a point of reference to measure progress against. Par for the course, the weather has been hot and...
