Introducing Archeology in the Forest with Fabio Esteban Amador.
Join experienced archaeologist, photographer, and Visual Media Artist, Fabio Esteban Amador, for a captivating day-long introduction to archaeology at the Nest in Woodstock.
During this immersive experience, participants will learn essential techniques for understanding and documenting potentially significant historical features. This newfound knowledge can be easily adapted for future explorations and research endeavors in other locations.
Fabio’s unique expertise lies in utilizing advanced visualization systems and innovative approaches to uncover and interpret the past. By accompanying him on this journey, attendees will have the opportunity to witness history come to life through a non-intrusive and respectful lens, ensuring the preservation of delicate archaeological remnants.
As a certified instructor, Fabio specializes in teaching individuals without a formal archaeology background the fundamentals of conducting surveys and recording historical elements. By equipping participants with these essential skills, Fabio aims to empower the local community and enhance their connection to the land under study.
Don't miss the chance to enrich your understanding of the past and contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage. Join us for an enlightening experience that will leave you inspired and equipped with valuable insights into the world of archaeology.
Tentative Schedule:
10:00 am: Part 1-Intro to Archeology
11:00 am: Part 2 - In the field- Walking survey
12:00 pm: Part 3 - Identifying and cleaning features
1:00 pm: lunch break (pack and bring)
2:00 pm: Part 4 - Mapping & drawing of feature
3:00 pm: Part 5 - Photogrammetry
4:00 pm: Back at house - Process photographs with Metashape computer program used to create 3D models
At the N.E.S.T. in July 2025 we will go deep into the study of ancient rock formations known as Cairns:
On the side of Overlook Mountain is an 80-foot-long serpentine stone wall that ends at a boulder with a triangular shape that is suggestive of a snake’s head. A few hundred feet away, an almost identical — but crumbling — stone wall ends at a similar boulder, forming a mirror image, the two “snakes” arranged tail to tail.
Archeologists believe Native Americans built the walls for spiritual purposes. They regard the site as sacred land and would like for it to be preserved.
Sign up now for “Archeology in the Forest at the N.E.S.T - Certified Training, Aug 22nd-27th”
Join us to learn archaeological methods and basic skills focusing on discovering and identifying structures, mapping, conducting surveys, and drawing. Our process involves no excavation or disturbance. Before, during, and after our work together, we will ask permission, make offerings, and perform rituals.
About Fabio Esteban Amador:
Archaeologist, photographer and Visual Media Artist. Fabio began his career as an art student as the School of Visual Arts and the Art Student League of New York and later he attained a Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the State University of New York (SUNNY Buffalo). During the last 10 years he worked as a program officer for the National Geographic Society where he assisted and supported explorers/scientists with visual tools and technologies. Capturing the process of their work allowed him to publish stories, photographs and short documentaries in the National Geographic Magazine, NatGeo Explorers Journal, and recently a co-host for a National Geographic TV series titled “Mysteries of the Underworld”.
Currently Fabio Esteban is a freelance artist and educator with experience recording archaeological sites, creating and producing photographic visual narratives and filming documentaries. His story-telling skills and visual art have reached large audiences through public lectures, presentations, television series and publications.
As part of his doctoral research, Fabio Esteban excavated ancient Maya sites across the Yucatán Peninsula to investigate how these groups established their identity through art and iconography. His later interests and projects have included locations throughout regions of Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Southwest United States and most recently, the Franco-Cantambrian region of Europe, where he has devoted his time to exploring and documenting Paleolithic cave art sites with multi-modal and multi-resolution tools that promote conservation and dissemination of the ancient art by creating immersive virtual experiences for specialists and the public at large.