Important step for EWU and Rantidi

Dr. Bazemore was invited to give a speech for the important cultural association of Kinyras, based in Paphos. The speech was about the wonderful and unique writing system of ancient Cyprus, of which Dr. Bazemore is the world expert. The speech was given in the Greek language. Dr. Bazemore is one of the few, if not the only, foreign archaeologist on the island who can lecture in the Greek language. The crowd was very appreciative of her efforts. The speech went off without a hitch bringing EWU front and center in Cyprus, and gaining the enthusiastic support of native Cypriotes.

Nationally Televised Speech

Dr. Georgia Bonny Bazemore consults her notes during the speech, given at the Cultural Center of the Bank of Cyprus. The entire team was a bit nervous when we saw television cameras being mounted in different parts of the room. We later found out that we made the national evening news on at least two news channels!! We are famous now!!! EWU continues to be front and center on the Cypriote archaeological scene. Go EWU!

Taking in the Views of Cyprus!!

After another week of Archaeology: Abby, Brett, and Kari stop and take in the the breath taking views of Cyprus from the area of Rantidi Forest.

TENSION MOUNTS!!

With less than two weeks left of Archaeology, Dr Georgia Bonny Bazemore is kicking butt and NOT taking names to finish her publication for this years Rantidi Forest Season!!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!

Abby Monta draws a figure for puplication. Remember to Stiple!

KEEPING THINGS ORGANIZED

Kari re-bags artifacts after pictures are taken of them. Attention to detail is key as some artifacts are smaller than the tip of your pinky finger. Lucky for her these are Pithos Rims.

EYES PEELED!! EYES PEELED!!

Dr. Georgia Bonny Bazemore skillfully demonstrates the art of being a great archaeologist by sweeping with her eyes looking for the right spot to start digging in Rantidi Forest!! Do you want to come help?

Please DO Not Feed the Archaeologist!!

Kari is busy at work reconstructing an ancient artifact. Please do not disturb her concentration!!

Re-Familiarizing herself with Rantidi!!

Dr. Georgia Bonny Bazemore re-familiarizes herself with Rantidi Forest, pointing out more important finds still left to discover.

The Roman Archaeologist has arrived!!

Dr. Andy Goldman of Gonzaga University familiarizes himself with Rantidi Forest. Dr. Goldman will be researching the Roman sites throughout the area.

Great Cypriot dinner

After a Hard week of Archaeology, We sit down for a nice Cypriot dinner with our friend, Mr Savvas, in the Mountans.

Yorgos the true Cypriote!

Yorgos, (George) secures the grounds at the Mueseum. Most days you can hear him singing. There is always a smile on his face.

Taking in the view!!

This is an aerial view of the medieval Arab farmhouse, attached to the Crusader castle where we work each day. Wanted you to share in the view of the Mediterranean. Isn't it breath taking!

Attention to Detail!

Abby and Kari sort pottery by age and type. Who knew so many broken pots would get so much attention!!

All in a Day's Work

Kari McClure and Abby Monta get a crash lesson in reading Pottery from the late Bronze Age to Late Roman

Archaeology in full swing!!

Dr. Georgia Bonny Bazemore and Dr Andrew Goldman teach first year Archaeologist Abby Monta about Roman Pottery

Greetings from Cyprus

First year Archaeologists Abby Monta, and Kari McClure stop for a pic with Asstant Excavation Director Brett Jordan along the old Roman Road. This is the very road walked by Saint Paul and Barnabus during their visit to Cyprus.

Cypiote Syllabary

Apollo's Temple at Kourion

These are the columns to Apollo's temple at Kourion. The rock for these columns were imported from Petra over 2300 years ago.

Muslim in Prayer

Cyprus is, and has been, the crossroads, of cultures, truly a land which blends the elements of East and West. Hagia Sophia, for example, in central Nicosia, was one of the earliest Gothic churches built in the Middle East, but now has been turned into a Mosque. Cyprus has working mosques in all of her major cities, and this picture was taken in Limmasol, near the Crusader Castle where Richard the Lion-Hearted married Berengaria. We were welcomed into the mosque with great courtesy and warmth. A truly international and intercultural experience for our students!

Eastern Washington University blog for Cyprus Archeology is up and Running!!