by Patrick Hagerty | Jul 21, 2024 | Research Blog
With a week already gone in Turkey, there are a number of things on my mind. My foremost concern before the trip was the heat: I handle heat horribly, and can’t stand any sort of humidity. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well my body has acclimated to the...
by Emma Ellings | Jul 21, 2024 | Research Blog
We’ve officially spent one full week living and working in Turkey, and it has certainly been an eventful one. Through every experience since my arrival, there has been one common throughline: it is really, really hot. I didn’t think it was possible to...
by Jade Estling | Jul 21, 2024 | Research Blog
I have had a lot of fun so far being in Gazipașa. It has been really exciting meeting new people, trying new food, and going to unfamiliar places. I have yet to try Turkish coffee because I am afraid of the grounds settling in the bottom of the cup. One goal I have...
by Yahir Zurita | Jul 21, 2024 | Research Blog
The option to go anywhere around the world was very limited to me growing up resulting in having an “American” view of other countries despite being bi-culture in both my home and my community. Going anywhere around the world was a dream for me as I wanted...
by Luke Reitinger | Jul 21, 2024 | Research Blog
During my first week of work, I was surprised by what tasks were the hardest. Carrying rocks can be difficult, but I found that moving wheelbarrows and emptying them is harder and more tiring. I was also surprised by the top layer of soil, I had imagined it looking...
by Jade Estling | Jul 12, 2024 | Research Blog
I think it would be cool to see the Great Bath because I would like to see the mosaic, despite it not being very well preserved. It blows my mind that so much of a structure can survive for so long. One thing I would like to do in Gazipasa before the dig starts is...
