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January 25: Rhythms and routines
It’s 6 PM, local time in Abydos. Half of us are in the lab, the other half strewn around the field house. 5 days into the new season. We’re acclimating, settling in; our paths draw lines that turn into daily … Continue reading
Posted in Archivist's diary, Season's start 2011
Tagged Field house, Lab hours, Roof, Team
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January 24: 200 people
Posted in Archivist's diary, Season's start 2011
Tagged excavations, sand, Team, workers
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January 23: First day of excavation
Posted in Archivist's diary, Season's start 2011
Tagged excavations, The Shuneh, workers
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On beginnings and returns
January 19 The team meets in Zamalek, Cairo. Some have been on the road for a couple of days. We’re gathered around a long dinner table, a sight that will become familiar in the next few weeks. So familiar that … Continue reading