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In the media, archaeology looks very exciting... and it can be!
Will I Get Chased By Huge Rocks?
Probably not.
Archaeologists study past civilizations. They do this by examining the physical remains of those civilizations. That can involve field work.
Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak on Unsplash
Surveying the surface of a site to look for signs of past human activity.
Digging test areas to find potential sites.
Excavating sites very carefully to uncover artifacts.
Geophysical surveying to explore sites in a non-invasive way.
Quiz
Which challenge will an archaeologist be more likely to deal with on a site?
Dust and sand can be a problem at some excavation sites, but as an archaeologist, you'll likely have security to protect sites from thieves.
Will I Always Be In The Field?
Researching written records like maps, photos, letters, land records, and prior site reports to learn more about an area.
Interviewing to gather information about family histories and oral traditions.
Preserving collections of artifacts and data for ongoing research and public education.
Analyzing artifacts to learn more about past civilizations.
Did you know?
Historians also work with written records and oral histories, but don't do field work.
Look For Another Career Path If You...
like a fast paced work environment.
want to work business hours (9-5).
would like to earn a high salary.
Find The Future Archaeologist
Aliyah loves mystery books. She enjoys listening to her older neighbors' tell stories. She is most comfortable being indoors and does not enjoy travel.
Thiago enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures. He hopes to earn a very high salary to allow him to travel all over the world.
Mingmei spends most of her free time touring local historical sites. She asks a lot of questions and takes photos, then writes a blog about the things she learns.
Quiz
Which will enjoy being an archaeologist?
Aliyah, Thiago and Mingmei might all find archaeology interesting, but the field work would not suit Aliyah, and Thiago may not be content with the pay.
Take Action
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Heather Hoff
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