Summer 2008 was the 3rd full field season and the time when everything really fell nicely into place. We have always recruited great students and this summer was no exception. There are always flaws and this summer the main flaw was the weather. We missed about 6 out of 25 working days because of torrential rains, gail-force winds and also cold (daytime highs of C. 5-7 degrees in July?). One photo here reflects some of the frustrations of waiting out the weather with a sense of humor. The rain must have been a sign - even in the excavations water was prevalent. We unearthed several water-related features, including a cistern and a public fountain.
