I don't know if it is true everywhere, but here, February 14 is Archaeologists' Day. It has something to do with wine, sex, and the general revelry of the day. Dionysus and his inspired mania is somehow made equal to archaeologists and their work. Fine. I spent a considerable portion of my day at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum. It was an introductory gala to put out last season's discoveries. They dug at Pistiros and Apollonia Pontica and of course other places. I wanted to make sure those who had promised to take me to various sites, kept their word or at least continued to acknowledge the promise once made. There was wine. I was happy for that. I have posted some pictures below. Included are pictures I took on Sunday. Having forgiven the weather and desperate for fresh air, I went out with some people from ARCS. I didn't fall. It was a good day.
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| Alexander Levksi. The easiest marker to make your way to. |
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| Russian Orthodox Church |
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| Inside the Institute |
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| Personification of the Nile, found at Istros |
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| Some 7th-4th century artifacts from the emporion at Pistiros |
looks fun. I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteIt was OK. But this weather is really taxing. Don't be jealous.
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