What Is Archaeology?

What the heck do archaeologists really do? Though you may not find many fedoras, whips, and (for the most part) mummies, archaeology is still a romantic, exciting, and interesting endeavor.

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• archaeology
• archeology
• archaeologist
• archeologist
• survey
• dig
• excavation
• artifact

[Giantsfan981]

hey im only 13 and i want to be an archeologist what do i need to get in the archeologist career

[FaithHaney]

@Giantsfan981

You'll need a college degree in archaeology, anthropology, or history. You could start work after your bachelor's (4-year degree), or maybe even the summer before you graduate if you're lucky. Have fun, and good luck!

[CocoaBird85]

I'm currently in school pursuing my degree in Archaeology I keep hearing from people that Archaeologist don't make enough money to live off of is that true? I'm still going to continue my degree in Archaeology regardless!

[FaithHaney]

@CocoaBird85

I currently work as a full-time archaeologist at a CRM (cultural resource management) firm, and make a decent living. Jobs are fairly competitive, but if you put your time in as a "shovel bum," work hard, and get along well with your crew, you'll have a great chance at a full time job! Good luck!

[trizzygurl]

I am 13 years old, I might seem as a shock what I've already wanted to be but it's either

archaeologist

anthropologist

forensic archaeologist

forensic anthropologist

and maybe working with reconstruction a skull into its original shape before it has decomposed

what is an average salary of a archaeologist that works more in the field and the one that works in an office more?

would it be hard to have a family; would you ever be home with free time or mostly at night?

thank you! :3

[FaithHaney]

@trizzygurl

Sorry it took me so long to respond! All of those specialties sound great. In the United States, a "shovel bum" (or freelance archaeologist) makes anywhere from $10/hr (on the east coast) to $20/hr + (on the west coast, esp. California), and it depends on the project. Having a family is easier if you have a full-time job where you can manage projects and spend more time in the office. Though not always as fun as freelancing, these jobs tend to pay more and offer benefits.

[Allemaalmensen]

I am an archaeology student from Holland, Amsterdam. Nice video and I think it's a very nice job!

[beuflew]

am an archeology student .i think excavations are very interesting.i have one doubt is this is a job oriented course?

[Truetone30]

I belive this would be something i would enjoy 100% I love looking up the past. Though i am not sure if any schools teach it in indiana,

[taria4eva]

I'm studying to become a linguistic archaeologist, I love history and I love to dig so hopefully I can find an occupation in this field

[DoctorUnplugged]

@REDDEADREDAMNTION You can join building groups and contractors. Also there's research at universities, curation at museums. But archaeology is so broad and teaches you snippits in chemistry, physics, geology, geography and biology. You can go into many things. I'm taking my PhD next year in Zooarchaeology to go into scientific research on dig sites.

[DoctorUnplugged]

This video cheers me up after lectures all day at Bristol on African archaeology.

[REDDEADREDAMNTION]

im just doing some research on future careers...but the question I had is "who's paying you?"

[Marconyla]

Hi!

I am a Brazilian student and I'm going to university. I have read some books about Archaeology, such "A History of Achaeological Thought". This video is very cool... I would like express better about the video but my english is bad. And I have added you on Facebook.