How fast a month flies by! \u0130t seems like just yesterday \u0130 was boarding my flight to Istanbul, and now \u0130 sit in a hostel near Galata, only able to reflect on the wonderful time \u0130 had. The one thing \u0130 will never ever miss however, was the humidity. Holy hell folks that Gazipa\u015fa humidity will get you feeling like you\u2019re swimming while walking down the street. Do not bring polyester or heavy cotton clothes! Linen, rayon, and viscose even are the way to go, giving you some breathability in the sauna you will live in. Another thing: bring dust masks! While the site is not heavy on limestone, around 50% of my archaeological experience was the fun black goo that coats your nose and mouth from rawdogging an excavation. Otherwise, \u0130 felt relatively prepared off of the shopping list provided. Do go to Gazi D\u00f6ner by the Gazipa\u015fa mosque! \u0130 don\u2019t have many \u201cdon\u2019ts\u201d to share other than getting hit on at bars or restaurants. You will find some fascinating specimens that call out to you like a siren, do not interact!<\/p>\n
\u0130 would 1000% participate in another archaeological excavation. While digging in the dirt is perhaps not my favourite activity, the wonderful people you\u2019ll meet from all over make it so worth it! Being an active participant in historical research widened my perspective in the field and really showed me the importance of ethical research, especially when given the example of a less scrupulous team nearby. \u0130 think the biggest thing that \u0130 learned was about the burden of care and ethics. While of course the saying that \u201cvictors write history\u201d is perhaps melodramatic here, it\u2019s very much true as you\u2019re excavating items and land that has lain untouched for over a thousand years. While we can not be perfect, we can strive to show as much and as honest and complete a story as possible, not hyperfocusing on our interests or political concerns. On the other hand, some things, such as very forward middle-aged men at bars and restaurants, are perhaps best left uncovered as i discovered to my chagrin and (occasional) amusement, watching them try to google translate appellations to my beauty (\u00e7ok g\u00fczel, tu es tres belle, amongst others) in about 10 different languages, ranging from russian, to albanian, to french, to arabic. \u0130 will say, Gazipasa is an excellent town to build one\u2019s self confidence in their looks.<\/p>\n
\u0130 struggle to list a specific favourite experience in Gazipa\u015fa and Antiochia, so \u0130 will use a cop out and say: it was the friends \u0130 made along the way. And honestly, it was. From a number of my fellow Oles (and even a lost Carl), to the other archaeologists, and especially the Turkish Conservation team, \u0130 made so many wonderful friends and memories that \u0130 will cherish as \u0130 return home to my regular life (also: do get k\u00fcnefe with the ice cream, it is life changing!). This trip has certainly helped reorient my goals, and \u0130 now am looking into pursuing a career in heritage law, applying the ethics and principles \u0130 learned at this site at home and (hopefully) abroad! \u0130 knew sadly little about modern T\u00fcrkiye before \u0130 came here, and it\u2019s now one of my favourite places in the world. The people, food, and culture have all been just wonderful to be immersed in. \u0130 graduated the May before this trip having never studied abroad, and to anyone on the fence about it: do it! \u0130 have learned a lot about myself and had an amazing time seeing sights \u0130 never thought \u0130\u2019d be able to see. So, come to T\u00fcrkiye or even somewhere else and get out of the farms of Northfield for a bit, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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