Tel Dor Dig, Israel
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Archaeology is a “hands-on” method of studying
history. With a little imagination, it can be a way of experiencing
history first-hand! This summer (2007) Pastor Paul Smith along with
friend and fellow West Sider Merrill Greenlee joined staff, students,
and volunteers from the University of Washington and Hebrew University
in Jerusalem for the dig season (5 weeks) at
Paul and
Merrill are scheduled to report back to West Side on their experience.
Not only was this an opportunity to learn on a graduate level how
archaeology is done, but to enjoy the thrill of discovery, and maybe
uncover a clue or two to help archaeologists and historians solve the
“Cold Case” mysteries which surround history. This page will allow you to see a few pictures from their summer adventure,
as well as some of the many friends they enjoyed. A special welcome to
any of their fellow “Dorians” (Doritos?) who visit our website!
01.Dor HQ at the beach |
02.Our beach from the Tel |
03.Mediterranean coast |
04.”Glasshouse” museum at Dor |
05.Our living quarters |
06.Bougainvillea |
07.”Hoopoe” Israeli national bird |
08.Inviting surf |
09.Kayak surfing |
10.”The last surfer” |
11.Going to work by moonlight |
12.Sunrise at the Tel |
13.Ready for work! |
14.My Iron Age “office” |
15.Sveta sketching |
16.Floris the recorder |
17.Christina, Sidney, & Bronwen |
18.Margaret and her “find” |
19.Close-up icon head |
20.Merrill & Rob |
21.Merrill’s cone seal |
22.Merrill’s cone seal in museum |
23.Finding bones |
24.Infamous “bucket chain” |
25.Director Ilan Sharon “reading” pottery |
26.Comparing Roman lamps |
27.”Pottery reading” |
28.Colorful “still life” |
29.Sunset on the Med |
30.The market in Acco |
31.Fountain in Acco |
32.Solomonic gates in Megiddo |
33.Well shaft in Megiddo |
34.Paul on Tel Beth Shan |
35.Beth Shan |
36.Tel Beth Shan from theater |
37.Belvoir Crusader fortress |
38.Mote quarry and basalt walls |
39.Belvoir fortress |
40.Jamilyah, Christina, & Lily |
41.Morning sun gilds the Tel |
42.View from our “office” |
43.Hagar and our “pithos” |
44.Dig partner Daniell |
45.Effi, Amit & the pithos |
46.Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem |
47.Market color, Jerusalem |
48.Old City, Jerusalem |
49.”Devotion” Church of Holy Sepulchre |
50.”3 Saints” at Holy Sepulchre |
51.Jewish men on Shabat |
52.Graceful silhouette, Jerusalem |
53.Paul at Dome of the Rock |
54.The Western Wall on Shabat |
55.Temple Mount |
56.”Jesus wept” over Jerusalem |
57.Damascus gate, early morning |
58.Preparing for market |
59.Terra & Lily, ready to work |
60.World-famous archaeologist! |
61.The two “moles” |
62.Official photographer Howard |
63.OSHA-disapproved photo method |
64.OSHA-approved aerial photos |
65.Aerial camera |
66.Overview of the site |
67.Sun sets on an adventure |
68.Ilan & Barak at closing party |
69.Co-director Ayelet Gilboa |
70.Amit & Bronwen |
71.Colin, Prof.Stroup, & Ryan |
72.Lidar & Liz |
73.D5 Collaborators |
74.Lily between thorns |
75.Dig partners, Paul & Daniell |
76.Friends! |
77.Travel partners:M,P,& Alyse |
78.Winging our way home |
79.The return of “Indiana” Merrill |
80.Welcome home from grandson Will |