Today we have some pictures from Community Day. Each year, we host a group of junior high and high school students on the excavation. The students learn about the archaeology and history of the city in which they live and our volunteers get an opportunity to share their new expertise.
A volunteer discusses some pottery with an Israeli student
The students excavated for two hours, ate breakfast with us, got a tour of the ancient site, and then washed some pottery. It was a fun day for everyone.
Laura, one of the Grid supervisors in 51, explains brushing.
Co-Grid Supervisor Jonathan Wylie and Ben move a big stone
A volunteer explains the dirt