I didn’t think I would ever turn into the person who took their work away with them—especially not to the furthermost reaches of Nepal. But I guess that’s what happens when you’re an archaeologist who’s interested in farming and landscape. My latest trip was to Nepal. Making the most of a month off before the … More Another holiday, another opportunity
Since my new research project is focused on using crop isotope values to discover how ancient farming practices changed in West Africa, I have just spent two weeks in Senegal. This is where I will return next year to collect pearl millet grains and see what effects farming practices—manuring, composting, terracing etc.—have on their isotope … More Research recce to Senegal
One of the wonderful things about archaeology (and academia in general) is the chance to travel… and to the most unexpected places! While focussing on early agriculture in southwest Germany and the Near East, the last place I expected to find myself was Morocco, but a chance meeting with Professor Mohammed Ater at the University … More On the road in Morocco
In a remote spot in the Transylvanian region of Romania, time has stood still. Small villages are scattered amongst the hills, and every morning at dawn the tinkle of cow bells is heard as the cows from each household gather in the village square to be taken up into the hills to pasture. It is mainly the older generation who … More Traditional Farming in Romania
Amy Styring 