Large quantities of animal bones are found at Boncuklu and their study provides insights into many areas. They allow us to reconstruct ancient ecology through the types of species present; determine the level of sedentism through the presence (or lack therefore) of commensal specie such as rats and mice, understand […]
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9 SEPTEMBER 2013: Introducing our specialists: Dr Louise Martin, Zooarchaeology
9 SEPTEMBER 2013: Introducing our specialists: Dr Louise Martin, Zooarchaeology
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6 AUGUST 2013: A few words from Lab Minion Christine Schepens
6 AUGUST 2013: A few words from Lab Minion Christine Schepens
Turkey has a strict set of rules for the management of all archaeological finds – and rightly so. From the tiniest teaspoon of phytolith archive sample to the most elaborate decorated groundstone, each item is carefully catalogued, stored and then diligently kept under lock and key. As such, life in […]
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18 JULY 2013 LAB PREPARATION AND SPECIALIST PLACES
18 JULY 2013 LAB PREPARATION AND SPECIALIST PLACES
Over the years a number of specialists come to site to do research on material related to the excavation. As such, the number of labs needed has exponentially increased. This year we have five dedicated labs for eleven specialist areas. These past few days we have been arranging and rearranging […]
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The Boncuklu Project 2013 season has begun!
The Boncuklu Project 2013 season has begun!
Due to a rather overloaded truck cutting our internet and phone lines, we have been unable to update the blog over the last few days. Here are the backdated entries starting Sunday 15 July. 15 JULY 2013 ARRIVAL AND SET UP The Boncuklu Höyük summer excavation has officially begun! It […]