INSTAP

My internship on Crete is at the INSTAP (Institute for the Study of Aegean Prehistory) Study Center, a full service facility which provides space and archaeological services to excavations in the area. The conservation staff assists with materials from the excavations, helping with the recovery of delicate materials, processing artifacts, and conserving important finds. The center is located on a hilltop in Pacheia Ammos with a view of the town, the mountains, and the Mediterranean, and might win the award for most scenic place I've worked to date. 

The entrance.

The central courtyard. The building was designed to reflect typical Minoan construction.

I have no idea what this sign says. 

The view of the mountains from the back terrace.

The conservation lab. 

Tables for sorting pottery.