July 12, 2008

Just a quick note on the archaeological dig in Polis (in the northwest of Cyprus). The four sites we went to comprised the towns of Marion and Arsinoe dating back to around 800BC. The lecture last night was very informative and filled in a lot of detail pertaining to the sites.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion,_Cyprus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsinoe_(Northwest_Cyprus)
We also got to have a look at all the artifacts they are still examining and recording. It is really neat to be able to see and touch things before they are given to the museums. Dale was holding a terracotta chariot from 500BC. The first evidence of man on Cyprus is dated at 8000BC. We are so lucky to be able to join the Archaeological Society here, as they are very active, and we will have many chances to visit the different dig sites. There is even a team dedicated to getting volunteers to do hands on stuff (maybe once we know a bit more). It is all definitely worth coming over to check out.
Bye for now.
Love,
Laurel