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...
