Extension to the deadline was given and the team continue to work tirelessly and at times have fun along the way.
Archaeologist Michael Ng.
Labelling at the site is crucial to ensure the artefacts are categorised in the area that they are found.
Carefully extracting the beach sand
The beach sand of Temasek
Drawing instead of photographing is an important component of archaeology as it allows an accurate description of the find.
This was formerly where a Ming dynasty porcelain was found, now covered by construction build up within days. The porcelain bowl could have been smashed and buried if not found.
Lunch break
Digging into the past to find the present self.
The weight of the of notebook is not itself, but in the notes within.
Taking a break to sing an opera!
Archaeologist Aaron Kao.
The volunteers form an important part of the excavation work.
Just another work day for lead archaeologist Lim Chen Sian.