What do archaeologists do exactly?

People often wonder what it is archaeologists actually do… Or maybe they don’t, and they assume we’re out there livin’ it up like Indiana Jones or, my favourite, the Relic Hunter.  But it’s not true.  For the many of us, there are few amazing finds, and certainly no guns (although I have been asked if I’d like to carry one, in case of bears – the answer was no).  Hats, though?  Of all different shapes and sizes, definitely yes.  Anyway, for some nitty gritty answers, complete with pics and videos, check out the Day of Archaeology 2012 (if you haven’t already – sorry for the late post)!  And although I couldn’t find the time to post one myself, here is one that my assistant of the day posted.

Also, when I’m in the field, I like to post a daily photo on Instagram, so search for me and follow me!  Here is a little sample… The last couple of months were mainly spent in the forest, and too much of that time was spent trying to get a quad unstuck.

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About Margarita de Guzman

This is the blog spot for the Principal Archaeologist of Circle CRM Group, an archaeology and heritage consulting company based in Calgary, Alberta, though we can hike and dig for you anywhere in the world. We like to think that we are the greatest archaeologists in the world, but there are many that have come before us. We do think, however, that we can provide the best customer service in the world. It's a bold claim, but if we try to live up to it, then that means we're doing our best. View all posts by Margarita de Guzman

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