Exciting End to Excavation

Today, Mr. Greene sent us the daily update from the Can You Dig It? Winterim, written by two of the students in the group:


Day 7

Day six at the dig site brought much excitement. Although it was unfortunately our last day digging, we kept up the enthusiasm and hard work. We continued to work in two groups. The group that worked in the barn was able to clear the floor and expose a new layer, and uncover a new wall at the end of the six days. Today the group even found two coins; finds that astonished our archeological instructors. At the end of the six days, the second group was able to find, expose and clear a collapsed wall in a part of the house, allowing us to reach a new layer and this group also was able to uncover another wall. Today, the second group was able to find more pottery and glass. After cleaning the whole site and removing the final loose rocks and soil, the group covered the site with tarps, packed up all the equipment and left the site in great condition for next year's lucky 'Can You Dig It?' members. We are excited to spend our last three days exploring the ancient and beautiful sites of Rome.

Written by: Taylor Scholefield and Meredith Long