When it rains it pours. The beginning of August was exactly that. On one day we watched as a large rain storm came right for ARVP over the mountains and down into the valley. While it rained us off site, some people still had to go to work. This included the shepherd, his sheep, and …
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Week One Review
On the first day out in the field, there was a group effort to create pathways and expose the excavation units. This involved some light gardening and the removal of many soybean plants. Once the areas were cleared, it was time to start excavating and removing the agricultural topsoil. Over the last week, both teams …
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Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine you are in a field of sunflowers and soybean plants surrounded by rolling hills in the near distances with flocks of sheep and orchards. Further in the distance is a mountain range that seemingly goes on forever. Right in the middle of all of this natural beauty …
First Excursion: The Alba Carolina Citadel
This year, our first Sunday excursion was truly monumental. I meant it. This was the first year, starting in 2013, that Matt led the group on a tour of the Alba Carolina Citadel. Every single year, Mariana gives the tour, but this time, she went home to Deva. I can’t say if Matt led a …
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Apulum Roman Villa Project 