Photos from our first day at the excavation site. Clearing brush and exposing trenches were the tasks of the day. Friday, June 2, 2006.
Archaeological Field School - Day One
on the way to the site
train rails in the foreground
a cool and cloudy day in Umbria
our dig site near Castel Viscardo
Prof. Stanley and Silvia Simonetti inspect the site.
the trench to be uncovered
first the tarp has to go
today’s main mission:
wack the weeds
Tim Littlefield & a sickle- a dangerous combination.
Jarrod Pimentel clears brush.
Brok Griffith attacks the growth con gusto
Professor George advances on the tarpless trench.
Nick Quinn on the tufa block removal line
Janine Darling & Prof. George balance for blocks
Janine Darling & Prof. George pass the block
half the blocks to go
Brok a block
trench appears
the brush is high
Tim Littlefield, Josh Hechter & Janine Darling wack weeds
How many students does it take? 7 (Janine & 6 to watch her)
a view from the site
Janine Darling, Josh Hechter, Jarrod Pimentel & Nick Quinn
Tim Littlefield displays his battle wounds
