Category Archives: Archivist’s diary

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

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January 24: 200 people

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January 23: First day of excavation

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January 22: Early mornings

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January 21: Back at the field house

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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

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