Some cool archaeological digs 2011 images:
2011 Kilwinning abbey dig
Image by John P. Loney
2011 Kilwinning abbey dig
Image by John P. Loney
For more info – www.petersommer.com A travel video offering a glimpse into some of the archaeological wonders you’ll see on our expert led Turkey tours and gulet cruises – the perfect passport to the ancient world. Our archaeologists bring the history vividly to life on these cultural tours in Turkey.
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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
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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 : 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
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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.
Oshawa mayor John Henry joined Trent University students at Oshawa Community Museum’s Historic Henry House on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 for the first day of the archaeological dig field-course for anthropology students at Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road Campus.
Ignite Session Five: Archaeological Excavation Simulation: Shift the Emphasis Back to Reality Presented by: Paul Thistle, Retired Curator, Langley Centennial Museum & National Exhibition Centre, BC
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In this section of the Archaeological Fieldwork Seminar, Tele’s Angels mentors give an overview of the Archaeological Fieldwork unit and the various opportunities to excavate overseas for credit in your Macquarie University degree. To download the Archaeological Fieldwork Seminar materials, go to www.telesangels.com.au/forum/download.php?list.7
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Question by medzthemedik: Hunting down web page on mysterious archaeological finds?
I found a web page once that featured some 7 weird finds like perfect stone spheres and a chinese model rocket, but i can’t find it again. could anyone direct me to it or a similar one?
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Answer by Clayton Claw Cleaver Clementine
http://www.world-mysteries.com/ try this one.
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Archaeological Dig
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They are looking for artifacts near Charlie Lake where the Alaska Highway will be expanded soon. The dig site is just down the hill from the somewhat famous Charlie Lake Cave where evidence of occupation dating back some 11,000 years has been found. They have been digging along side the highway for several months now and have apparently come up with a bunch of arrow heads and other artifacts.
Surprising Secrets Of Famous Buildings
But ask any archaeologist and they'll tell you time had less to do with it than explosives. The Parthenon was actually a victim of major collateral damage when a posse of Venetian crusaders attacked the temple's Ottoman occupiers in 1687, …
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― Christopher Hitchens
Archaeological and historical records of the time prove there was no world-wide flood.*** Quite the opposite there is a historical record of the flood and it is record in more than the bible. Have to find my previous post with supporting articles. …
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Around the 32 Counties
Templemore Archaeology (TA) recently discovered what might be the oldest existing church bell in the world. The bronze bell was found at a farm in Shatallow, where it has remained since it was unearthed as part of a building project in the 1930s. …
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Archaeologists unearth 7th-century house in Yorkshire Dales
Volunteer archaeologists dug down into an outcrop of stones on the flanks of Ingleborough fell, one of the Three Peaks famous for walks and marathon runs, where settlements were thought to exist but none had been excavated owing to shortages of time, …
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