by Erin Featherstone | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
A week ago, I landed in Turkey not knowing fully what to expect from the work, archaeology, and Gazipaşa. Throughout these last few days, I have found myself learning a lot, not only about how to do the archaeological work, but also about how much water I should...
by Gabriel Chapital de Renty | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
My time so far on the Dig Site has been a fun, but valuable learning experience for me. After one of our dig days, we spoke together as a big group at the dig house, and Tim said some really insightful words about why we do the work that we do, and how it affects the...
by Mason Hill | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
Entering this week, I had no background with archeology, limited knowledge about Turkey, and few expectations about what the physical aspect of this experience would be like. Now, five days into the excavation, my perspectives have completely changed. Physically,...
by howe | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
When I woke up Thursday morning, my tires were dispelled quickly by a feeling of dread that overcame my mind. My watch read 5:35, and in that instant, I realized I had overslept, missed the bus, and had no easy way of getting to Antiochia that morning. After some...
by Grace Jasinski | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
So far, I have learned to physically pace myself when working at the site so that I have energy for the second half of the workday (and drink chai). I was unaware that my peers and I would be able to work this hard for so long and persist to get the work done, and...
by Ella Hillis | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
Everything I have experienced has been so exciting and new. I have learned much about myself and the site. Now that I am here, my interest in archeology has increased. I enjoy how hands on it is and that it is stimulating both physically and mentally. We are...
by Kyra Andresen | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
After my first week at Antiochia, I have learned a lot about the ancient city, archaeological methodology, and Turkish culture. Most significantly, though, I’ve learned a lot about bridging the gap between ancient and modern. Our first few hours in Gazipasa exposed me...
by Chloe Peevey | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
As our first week in Antiochia drew to a close, I felt most the exhaustion of a week of labour in the sun. I had considered myself to be in decent, though certainly not great, shape, but I felt quite humbled by the experience. I was only able to make it through...
by Riley Holets | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
Let me start with saying: Jetlag is schist– heavy, in my experience. The first few days in the city were exhausting and I don’t know if I was really awake for all of it or if I was just a zombie stumbling along with the group while we explored the area and...
by Henry Quayle | Jul 27, 2025 | Research Blog
Though I may not have had as much experience as some of the others on this trip, I have already learned so much in my two days of practice. Getting to see the dig site for myself and really immerse myself in it is exactly what I wanted out of this trip. Digging up...
