How to get started in archaeology (even with no experience)
What does it actually take to be an archaeologist? In today’s video, we take you behind the scenes at the Culver Archaeological Project in the south of England to show you what an archaeological dig is really like. From learning how to properly hold a trowel and map an excavation, to processing finds when rained out and unearthing Roman history, here’s a look into life at a field school!
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Learn more about the Culver Project: https://www.culverproject.co.uk/
0:00 Introduction
0:24 What is an Archaeological Field School?
1:20 Excavating burials in Poland
3:45 Fieldwork basics
4:30 Mapping the trench
5:58 - Culver Archaeology Project
9:17 Behind the scenes in the finds room
12:02 Examining the Roman crossroads and road construction
17:38 What you learn about yourself on a dig
19:23 Final thoughts and how to get involved
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