Some cool archaeological digs 2011 images:

2011 Kilwinning abbey dig


Image by John P. Loney

2011 Kilwinning abbey dig


Image by John P. Loney

Archaeological Dig


Image by Andrew Griffith
Shot of an archaeological dig going on near the Ramesseum on the West Bank across the Nile River from Luxor.

Commission gives K to dig
By PAMELA BRUST (pbrust@newsandsentinel.com) , Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG -Wood County commissioners agreed to give the Friends of Mountwood Park $ 2000 to help fund an archaeological dig this summer at Thornhill, the mansion of WC Stiles …
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A caring community digs in
Public participates in an archaeological dig at the Handy House on Hix Bridge Road in Westport.David W. Oliveira By ANIKA CLARK WESTPORT — About 50 SouthCoast residents got their hands dirty for history Saturday at an archaeological dig around the old …
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Аспендос:История Согласно легенде, город был основан прорицателем Мопсом после Троянской войны. Во избежание набегов с моря, город был построен в 16 км от берега моря. Входил в состав Ликии, Персов, Афинского морского союза. В 333 г. до н.э., перешёл от персов к Александру Македонскому. Затем город был под властью Селевкидов, Пергама, и наконец с II в. до н. э. — римлян. В римский период город достиг наивысшего расцвета, и был в числе 3-х крупных городов Памфилии. Мягкий климат и удобное местоположение способствовали быстрому развитию города и превращению его в один из крупнейших торговых центров. На берегах реки Эвримедон (англ. Eurymedon) был создан порт, а в окрестностях разбили оливковые сады и виноградники. Знаменитейший портовый и торговый город занимался торговлей зерном, украшениями, вином и лошадьми. Скакуны Аспенда были лучшими во всем античном мире. В городе чеканили свою собственную серебряную монету. В последующие столетия, уже во времена Византийской империи город пришёл в упадок. В VII в. к этому способствовали набеги арабов. В нач. XIII в. город был завоёван сельджуками, и в последующем прекратил своё существование. Aspendus was an ancient city in Pamphylia, Asia Minor, located about 25 miles (40 km) east of the modern city of Antalya, Turkey. It was situated on the Eurymedon River about 10 miles (16 km) inland from the Mediterranean Sea; it shared a border with, and was hostile to, Side.[2] According to later tradition, the (originally non-Greek) city was …

Archeological discoveries set in plastic


Image by Ley_photography
These aren’t actually floating but I managed to do some jiggery pokey with my flash new cam and got this affect, which is fun.

New archaeological discovery at the Valley of the Kings
A deep burial well was found during a routine cleaning carried out by a Swiss archaeological mission on the path leading to King Tuthmosis III's tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The well leads to a burial chamber filled with a treasured collection of …
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New Archaeological Discoveries in Syria
Syrian archaeologists have announced new discoveries found at an archaeological site near the coastal town of Jableh in Lattakia governorate, Syria. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency, archaeologists of the Syrian national archaeological …
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Question by Jannel F: What do you think is the best university in Canada to study archaeology?
I’m soon at the age when I’ll attend university and I want to make the right choice. So please inform me as to what is the best university to go to, to study archaeology.

Thanks!!

Best answer:

Answer by ~~oOo¤¤¤~~ Darío III ~~¤¤¤§§§~~
http://archaeology.about.com/od/ggsabylocation/qt/ggsa_canada.htm

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Question by Ben’s Mango ^.^: We’re reading about archaeology in social studies and it’s scaring me, how do I deal with it?
Like, they have pictures of skeletons and skulls in the textbook and they talk about them….

That’s exactly what my worst fear has been ever since I can remember. How do I overcome my fear so I can do well in that class?

Best answer:

Answer by solitarysilhouette
I’d suggest looking up Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Psychologists use it for people who have all sorts of fears, but you can also do some similar exercises on your own with workbooks and things. Basically, it works by building a hierarchy, where you start off by exposing yourself to something that doesn’t scare you as much and working your way up to the things that are hardest for you. Apparently it can be pretty effective.

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Past lives rise from rubble
He said developers were legally required to provide archaeological reports on their excavation sites. "We've been working non-stop on those types of jobs for the past five years," he said. Mr Kostoglou said because Hobart did not have a lot of …
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Gila National Forest hiring for summer seasonal temporary jobs
SILVER CITY – The Gila National Forest has begun hiring for summer seasonal temporary jobs in several programs, including archaeology, clerical, fire, hydrology (water-related projects), range, recreation, and wildlife biology. …
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Archaeologists dig down to find shipwrecks
Fifty years later he's back working on the same site as a member of an archaeological dig to confirm his suspicions that the car park is a shipwreck graveyard. "Best job I've been on in my life, actually I've had some tough jobs in my time you know and …
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Saviours of heritage
While the nation celebrates 150 years of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the mood at the Institute of Archaeology (IoA), the academic wing of ASI, seems rather downbeat. ans nothing but to worry about their career prospects. …
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Question by : What are some ways archaeological field techs can get jobs overseas?
For example, are there any American organizations/companies that run excavations in other countries?

Thanks

Best answer:

Answer by Steve Lasking
not too many but probably still a few

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The College of Charleston’s Archaeological Field School, done in conjunction with The Charleston Museum, is again in session with students excavating at three sites in Charleston County. During the intensive seven-week course, students learn the skills and techniques that will prepare them for work after graduation as archaeological technicians in the contract archaeology field and/or graduate school in archaeology, historic preservation, or other related fields. This season, 16 students have spent two weeks excavating at the Dill Wildlife Sanctuary on James Island, followed by three weeks at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. From June 13th through June 24, 2011, they will be working along the Ashley River revealing the remains of what is believed to be one of the oldest brick buildings built by the English in South Carolina. During previous investigations, HCF staff and archaeologists from Brockington and Associates have recovered a number of artifacts including rare Indian trade beads, Native American ceramics and arrowheads, European ceramics, smoking pipes, a lead shot, and other military objects. This project is funded through a 000 grant from MeadWestvaco (MWV) that specifically supports the students and related educational components such as the start up of the field work, management and teaching of the field school, laboratory and other analyses.