by Lissie Chin | Aug 13, 2019 | Research Blog
Before I begin, please excuse my interjections of comments and enjoy. Being here at the archeological internship, I have been immensely overloaded with so much information and amazement. As part of the Antiochia ad Cragum archaeologists, we are helping to create the...
by Donald Rigby | Aug 11, 2019 | Research Blog
With our time in Turkey coming to an end, I am both excited to be back home again but also saddened by the prospect of leaving behind our work. Over these weeks I have learned a lot at Antiochia, and have gained a deeper appreciation for the finer details of...
by | Aug 11, 2019 | Research Blog
While on this trip I learned to identify animal bones and how to begin to distinguish between what type of bone it is and to which animal it belongs. I also learned how to properly play in the dirt, and that is by keeping it level and clean. Clean dirt, is happy dirt...
by | Aug 11, 2019 | Research Blog
To those considering an archaeological internship in Turkey, here are some things you should know. I never thought I’d actually do something like this, and I’m so happy I did. It was an amazing experience. It got me out of my comfort zone and hopefully into my future...
by | Aug 11, 2019 | Research Blog
This internship has taught me the extent of the importance of firsthand accounts. When we uncover objects and features almost two thousand years old, the accuracy of future objective publications on the ancient city Antiochia are very dependent on our ability to write...
by | Aug 11, 2019 | Research Blog
Something that I’ve learned during my time in Turkey is that you should always be flexible and ready to adapt to any situation. It is clear that the culture here is different than in America, and not everything is always detailedly planned out. You have to roll with...
