Summer Camp 2013
Daily Dig Journal
2nd June, 2013
Morning lecture on Archaeology theory and practices
Presentation of last years Arch report and discussion of the project, Objectives and Outcomes.
Tour of site with Semir Osmanagch- Perspective view f BPS, Ravne tunnels and Sunda 4&5 BPS. Examination and explanation, method of construction- chemical analysis of ancient concrete.
3rd June
Today at the Bosnian Pyramid Summer Camp
2nd day of 1st shift was centred on the Ravne Tunnel complex working on a new section 125m SW. A number of interestingly shaped rocks were recovered and some organic material at the cutting face. This will undergo analysis over the next couple of days to determine whether it should be submitted for C14 dating. We also undertook instrument monitoring of Negative Ion air content, Underground Temperature, Humidity and Tri-Electromagnetic frequencies in an attempt to understand the behaviour, and explain, the health qualities of the tunnel system. Some quite high readings were apparent, but will require several weeks of data to produce a profile of how this system ‘breaths’. We also set up our new and dedicated laboratory in Visoko, transferred artefacts from winter storage for classification and archive over the coming weeks. All very exciting stuff…..
4th June, 2013
Today at the Bosnian Pyramid Summer Camp
3rd day of shift 1 had everybody working in a constant rhythm. We continued opening the SW passage advancing 2.5m. There is 25m’s ahead of us before we reach the 153m water section- that is the objective. Work stopped for 1 1/12 hours to allow the ceiling to settle as filler material became dislodged creating a risk to workers. In the next two days this will be shored up with timber supports by our mining workers. An accumulation of water had to be cleared from the tunnel floor to provide safe passage for transportation of fill. More work was undertaken monitoring Ion and Electromagnetic energies and this data is adding to an emerging energy profile for the tunnel system. Megalithic stone K2 (8 tons Pictured) and K3 monolith were cleaned by soft bristle brush emphasising their runes/hieroglyphs. Interestingly, K2 sits on a constructed sandstone base, the megalith itself appears to be man made ceramic (Lab tested), includes an oval crystal/stone object at its centre and is positioned over the intersection of two underground streams. This displays purpose and appears to be a cultural artefact in contract to natural formation. Lastly, an area within the tunnel system was prepared to accommodate an exhibition space for artefacts.
