The work of an archaeologist
The excavation
Research and investigation
Why dig?
Time lines and stratigraphy   

Teachers' Factfile

This section provides basic information about the process of archaeology for the teacher.


Archaeology is the study of people in the past based on the objects they have left behind. It is an important part of historical research and closely connected to local history studies.


Everybody knows that archaeologists dig things up but what else do they do?


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