This post shares 3 ways smartphones transformed archaeology fieldwork.
3 Ways Smartphones Transformed Archaeology Fieldwork
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Behind-the-Scenes of a 2-Week Archaeology Trip to Oman
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This post is a behind-the-scenes look at my 2-week archaeology trip to Oman with a day-by-day breakdown of what went on.
Ingenuity in the Oasis: Archaeobotanical, Geospatial, and Ethnoarchaeological Investigations of Bronze Age Agrarian Community Choices in the Northern Oman Interior
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This post shares my doctoral dissertation: Ingenuity in the Oasis: Archaeobotanical, Geospatial, and Ethnoarchaeological Investigations of Bronze Age Agrarian Community Choices in the Northern Oman Interior.
25 Pictures of Water Management in Northern Oman
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This post takes you behind-the-scenes of my co-authored book chapter by giving you a glimpse of 25 pictures of water management in Northern Oman.
Visiting the Tombs of al-Ayn in Oman
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The tombs of al-Ayn are an iconic archaeological site in Oman. Though they are famous, they can be a bit tricky to find. This post will help you plan a visit to the tombs of al-Ayn.
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Visiting the Famous Pillow Basalts in Wadi Jizzi, Oman
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If you have never heard of pillow basalts before, don’t worry. For over 5 years I didn’t realize that I worked a mere two hours away from a pretty famous geological site. If you want to know more about pillow basalts and how to see famous ones in Oman, keep reading.
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Behind the Discovery and Publication of Aqir al-Shamoos
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Amongst archaeologists, there are a number of ‘firsts’ we all remember. Our first archaeology course, our first fieldwork experience, our first ‘cool’ discovery. Recently, I had a memorable first – my first peer-reviewed publication. Interestingly, the publication is about a major first discovery for Arabia. In this post I want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at...
The Doors of Oman
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I’ve travelled and worked in Oman for the past three years, but it was during this year’s field season that one specific architectural feat stood out that wasn’t on my radar before— doors. Omani doors are captivating and there is no shortage of variety. They can be made out of wood, metal, or both. The color combinations, textures, and decorative details are seemingly endless...
Architectural Feats in Oman Throughout the Ages
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Oman is currently a hotspot for travellers. It’s also a place that is receiving increasing attention by archaeologists. Oman features a stunning landscape, which includes an expansive sand dune desert, a myriad of wadis (intermittent rivers), numerous mountainous outcrops, a lengthy coastline, and more. Amidst these natural wonders, humans have been building permanent structures in the...