At DIG you can become an
archaeologist. Which type of archaeologist would you prefer
to be?
A Landscape Archaeologist who searches for traces of ancient sites in the landscape.
An Archaeological Surveyor who plans and records earthworks, buildings, and excavated
sites.
An Excavator who uncovers
and records evidence of the past in excavations.
A Conservator who ensures
that the artefacts are preserved for the future.
A Finds Specialist who
dates, analyses, identifies and interprets archaeological
artefacts.
An Archaeological Illustrator who prepares drawings of objects and plans for publication
and exhibition; designs and typesets books, makes websites,
posters and leaflets...
An Environmental scientist who provides information about diet, health and living
conditions.
A Human Bones Expert who identifies and interprets human skeletal remains.
A Post-Excavation Analyst who studies all the discoveries and writes a report.
A Finds Curator who organises the long term storage
and after-care of objects.
