Our tour of Jerash goes from micro to macro as David and the team fly over the town in a Huey helicopter. No narration necessary. Just enjoy the view!
Tag Archives: Multimedia
David Connolly V-log: Meanwhile, back at the ranch
Even adventurers need a rest now and then. This clip finds a weary team of archaeologists indoors, documenting and making sense of their discoveries. It's a world of databases and computer maps where high tech meets the ancient--and the dog-tired.
Preservation Today video
A surviving 2008 Preservation Today video post whose original YouTube asset is no longer available. The post remains as a marker in the media-loss catalog and should be revisited when the early video archive is reconstructed.
David Connolly V-log: Archaeological humor
David points out some quarried stone near the tombs of Jerash and then takes us on a hillside tour of urban sprawl, Jordan style. Afterwards, events take a turn for the funny when the team takes a few moments to "de-sweat." A game called "what's my quarry?" turns slapstick. Who says archaeology has to be serious all serious?
David Connolly V-log: What a relief!
David takes a look behind the scenes, introducing us to the functions of the survey team, even if their faces are a little obscured. Next, he interprets an ancient relief panel outside one of the tombs in Jaresh. Finally, David undertakes an adventure in the city and decides to check out a construction site.
David Connolly V-log: Unexpected Discoveries
David and the team are shocked when they unexpectedly discover an "incredible find"--a partially covered mosaic located in a remote olive grove outside Jaresh. Nearby is an ancient wine production facility, complete with press and cisterns that locals are still using.
David Connolly V-log: Signs of ancient infrastructure
After an early start and a cup of coffee, David give us an up-close look at some of the artifacts his survey team is finding in ancient Jaresh. Among the artifacts are a rare water pipe and filter attachment, the lid for a coffee pot, and pieces of a glass kiln possibly dating to the Roman era.
Past Horizons Online Archaeology Magazine
"Past Horizons: Online Journal of Volunteer Archaeology and Training" has gone live with its September issue. Designed by Preservation Today collaborator David Connelly, it features a magazine style layout with lots of online tweaks like embedded video. To find out more on the magazine, visit the Past Horizons Blog.
David Connolly V-log: Who needs a drink?
In this installment, David explores the ancient water system in city of Jaresh. He and other archaeologists are finding a sophisticated water system that includes filtration, which is a first in their careers. The team also finds that archaeology is sometimes for the chickens!
David Connolly V-log: Building on Tombs
In the second day of the Jaresh survey, tombs are the focus. David's team is attempting to survey endangered tombs in the area. Building over underground tombs is a common practice in the area, with occupants sometimes using the tombs as basements. Building on these tombs sometimes causes them to collapse, making these surveys and documentation efforts even more critical.