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Jamestown - Archeology Dig
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Uploaded: 12/14/14 5:23 PM GMT
Jamestown - Archeology Dig
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Jamestown, Virginia, USA. The first settlement of colonial Virginia, and its first capital, was Jamestown. The original location was always well known, but assumed to have been lost to tidal changes in the adjacent James River. However, active archeological work in the past thirty years has unearthed much of the original settlement. This archaeologist is meticulously marking and measuring the location of a 'newer' post, above the location of the original settlement remains. In addition to her work, she patiently answered questions of the curious visitors.
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::Jimbobedsel
12/14/14 6:23 PM GMT
Excellent shot, and info, Thad. I would love to be around an archaeological dig when they discovered something historic.
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I would imagine that coming across a live dig was quite an experience. A few years ago I remember PBS aired an episode that included the history of Jamestown as well as the ongoing dig. Thanks for sharing!
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Thad, I've admiration for her patience to reveal the secrets of the original Jamestown settlement. Very good and informative post.
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I bet she was interesting to visit with Thad.
I can't imagine the patience it takes to do this.
Superb photo.
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I can't imagine the patience it takes to do this.
Superb photo.
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Archeology has to be tiresome & long work, but rewarding & interesting at the same time ... when something is unearthed. I didn't realize that the first settlement of Jamestown was lost. Wonderful capture & info, Thad.
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I was on a dig once, but our trench was much deeper than the one in the image...I couldn't get out without help.
It was part of a university extension course...all I kept saying to myself is that I couldn't believe I had paid money to dig dirt!! lol
Anyway, this is a great shot, and I'd love to see all the artifacts that they have found. The area has a very interesting history!
It was part of a university extension course...all I kept saying to myself is that I couldn't believe I had paid money to dig dirt!! lol
Anyway, this is a great shot, and I'd love to see all the artifacts that they have found. The area has a very interesting history!
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The time, the patience and honest dedication is too be admired, very good post Thad. tigs=^..^=
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That's some long and tedious hours to spend bent over and on your knees. Thanks for sharing, Thad.
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What a lot of patience and work this profession takes but I'm curious about their discoveries - excellent take on this Thad.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Backbreaking, meticulous, dirty, exciting work, of long hours of scraping, brushing, washing, digging, and answering questions of visitors---sometimes a nice break in the routine, other times an interruption of a train of thought. Archeological digs in North Dakota often employ interpreters to guide visitors through the site, allowing the scientists to continue, undisturbed. If you have the chance to visit an archeological or paleontological dig, or, better yet, volunteer to work on one, do so. An excellent check mark on a bucket list.
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