Outreach in Jongenstein

OUTREACH IN JONGENSFONTEIN

The experimental field season in Jongensfontein was great both for data collection and for showing the public how a research team works. We set up a blog which was updated every day with short progress reports, shared photos and small movie clips. The blog is still available for those who want to read our diary from the field.

We spent much time talking to our neighbours at the campsite, discussing our work and explaining the long archaeological history of the region. Some neighbours only stayed for a day or two, but Bob and Jenny lived in a van next to the fires for almost three full weeks. These traveling pensioners visited us and kept track of the fire every day, and even featured us on their own blog!