Introduction to Archaeology

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

A sign on the classroom door reads "Class in the Danger Shop today."

Upon entering the Danger Shop, there's sand all around and a bright blue sky. To their right is a series of groundworkings and trenches, not unlike those they would have seen in the Death in Sakkara adventure. To their left, what looked to be a temple


"Welcome to Egypt," Daniel smiled at the students. He's not in his usual suit; rather an old and faded and snug pair of jeans and a t-shirt that looks like it's seen better days. And who could miss the bandana around his head? "Today, we're going to be doing some digging. And if you like, you can also take some time to explore the temple.

"Now, even though this isn't real, I'd like for you to pretend that it is. The things that you will hopefully be finding would be thousands of years old in the real world, and very delicate.

Also, in lieu of a final project, I'd like for you to write up an excavation report, detailing what you did and what you found."


[[ooc: There might be mummies. There might be other creepy desert things. After all, Daniel's not an expert with this technology! However, I might be forced to be social this evening. Woes. If I'm not around, mod the bizzareness to your wishes]]

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Re: Talk to Dr. J!

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

Pippi hands in a report about the boats of Egypt. Their construction and importance to the culture. From the reed rafts used by fishermen to Cleopatra's barge. How the Nile is unique in that the boats could float on the current down river, but then raise sails and use the power of the wind to go up it. Obviously this is a good subject for Pippi, it tends to ramble a bit regarding the differences in sailing on a river and on the open sea.

Re: Talk to Dr. J!

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

Daniel glanced down at the report and smiled. "Thank you, Pippi," he said. "This looks very interesting, and I look forward to reading it."

Re: Talk to Dr. J!

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

"You're very welcome!" she said, "Thank you for letting me turn it in late!"