EXCAVATION

In August 2007, archaeologists completed the third field season of excavation on the Roman stone carrier at Kızılburun, Turkey. With the passing seasons, the wreck is being revealed to sculpt a representation of the cargo and construction methods of ancient stone carriers. The three seasons marks advancement not only in our understanding of ancient technological methods surrounding the transportation of marble but also in our current archaeological techniques required to relocate the massive column drums and excavate underneath them.
 

The upcoming summer of 2008 will be spent in Bodrum, Turkey, analyzing the excavated remains and raised artifacts.
 

 

Please click on the following excavation seasons to learn more about the project.