D5 chains out dirt
Digging at Dor meant working eight hours of labor. Some days were easier than others, some days were more fun than others, but every day was rewarding. As students we sometimes forget the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes after a day of manual labor. It was a nice change of pace from writing papers and taking tests.
There was a definite hierarchy of labor at Dor. Sledge hammering was definitely the most fun, albeit the most difficult. But when that head came down on the marble slab and it cracked, you felt good. Pic-axing was next down on the totem pole, followed by using the trowel. At the very bottom was chaining out dirt. All of the earth removed from our various loci had to be chained to a dirt pile. Every so often the supervisors would call for a bucket chain responded to with groans of almost unwillingness. As the season progressed, we got better at the chain system, it was the ultimate test to not have a single bucket drop during the process. And if you think chaining dirt would be a breeze, you'd be surprised to know there is a definite technique to it.
Area D4
Miytu sledges away
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