This summer I had the opportunity of not only excavating at Peyre Blanque again, but joining the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica (CCA) in Sardinia, Italy to work on the conservation of the Mont’e Prama statues.
Monday, August 17, 2015
Archaeology vs Conservation - a student experience
(By Jenna Hendrick)
This summer I had the opportunity of not only excavating at Peyre Blanque again, but joining the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica (CCA) in Sardinia, Italy to work on the conservation of the Mont’e Prama statues.
This summer I had the opportunity of not only excavating at Peyre Blanque again, but joining the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica (CCA) in Sardinia, Italy to work on the conservation of the Mont’e Prama statues.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Interview of Rachel Kulick, the project micromorphologist
Patrice Bonnafoux: Hi Rachel, so you're the project micromorphologist, could you tell us what is micromorphology?
Rachel Kulick: Micromorphology is an approach to studying intact soil/sediment samples using microscopic techniques.
The purpose is to identify the different soil/sediment parts and other contextual materials (like pieces of human-made tools -yes, it was not only the men, fragments of food, etc.) and to recognize the relationships between these components.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Protective structures
One striking feature of Peyre Blanque archaeological site is the protective structures (A.K.A 'super-structures') we set up above the excavations to protect both the units and the crew.
In 2014, 150 sq m were covered, but it has not always been like this...
In 2014, 150 sq m were covered, but it has not always been like this...
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Public Outreach
Visits to the site are common. And it is always a pleasure to explain our research and share our discoveries.
Local associations, such as Volvestre Patrimoine, follow our work with interest and pay us a visit every year.
Local associations, such as Volvestre Patrimoine, follow our work with interest and pay us a visit every year.