With the interim well behind us, today begins the final two weeks of the dig.

Most of the UNCC college students are back home and a new group of volunteers are stepping in — from California to New Jersey, from Australia to England.

We start with a general cleanup of the site, new photos taken, and strategies developed. 

As the previous work has uncovered new layers (pun intended!), the site directors are deciding how best to proceed.  

We’ll be taking down walls and removing huge rocks (thank goodness for people who can move heavy things!), always on the lookout for that special find that will establish dating and context.

As I’ve said before, this is hard work. But with the influx of new people the enthusiasm is high.