Project organisers
Dr Benjamin Collins and Dr. Christopher Ames
Fieldwork dates
2015 & 2016
Site Description
Leakey Foundation and Wenner-Gren Foundation-funded Grassridge Archaeological and Palaeo-environmental Project in the Eastern Cape, south Africa.
My Role
Field and Lab Assistant
- Stratigraphic excavation skills: Carried out controlled excavation and detailed field recording of Stone Age artefacts and features, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
- Specialist recovery techniques: Applied field sieving methods to collect and sort lithics, microfauna and ostrich eggshell beads.
- Total Station proficiency: Utilised Total Station for accurate in‑situ mapping within excavation grids.
- Collections and curation capability: Supported systematic cataloguing, packaging, and preservation of diverse archaeological materials.
- Collaborative fieldwork practice — Contributed to efficient excavation workflows through coordinated teamwork and consistent communication.
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