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Bill Pahl's Photographic Selection from the Summer 2026 Great Vilna Synagogue Excavations.

These photos may be reproduced with attribution to William Adan Pahl. Taken summer 2026.

POV of the excavation site.

https://youtu.be/KLTcjU16M8c?is=6zTXBbIsQ_DL6bYrPhotos by W.A.Pahl

Overview of excavation trench with tools
Close-up of stratigraphic layers
Team documenting finds in-situ
Excavation profile with measuring scale
Artifact being cleaned on-site
Excavation workers at trench edge
Tools and labeled bags with finds
Evening light on the excavation
Found architectural fragment
Conservation work on a ceramic
Site transport and equipment
Additional excavation finds