by Justin Tran Introduction On the surface, archaeology appears simple – go to an archaeological site, start digging down, and haul out all the ancient ‘stuff’ that you can find. But in reality, archaeology involves a great degree of precise and hard work, alongside careful planning and execution in day-to-day operations. Much of the work on an excavation starts even before the first shovel hits the dirt. From simply setting up the excavation early in the morning, to survey and…
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Besides archaeologists and other experts who work on the project, local workers are also an integral part to the project. In season 2015, 39 local workers participated as auxiliary staff during excavation and/or as laboratory technicians. During season 2016, we had more than 60 local workers. Laboratory assistants The project is supported by local laboratory staff who are responsible for curating the excavated materials. In 2015 we hired eight workers year-round to clean and wash, dry, mark, and weigh the…
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