July 17, 2008
Week 3 — In the last minutes
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It is not unusual for last minute finds to surprise a dig team. The end of week three was no exception. The “D (for Destruction) Team” was clearing a pavement to the south of the church complex, when the leader (Darryl Schmidt) call for the director. There on the pavement he had unearthed a bronze Roman (?) incense shovel. We were just five minutes from stopping for the day. Cameras worked overtime as we celebrated this spectacular find.
Of course, the interpretation of the find raises many questions . . . off to the library we go.
July 25, 2008
On our way home . . .
0by Dr. Mark Schuler • 2008, Uncategorized
The dig ended with a flourish…two oil lamps in two days. After a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and final farewells, the team is on its way home. The adventure continues next summer starting 5 July.