Register Now Send your Message Show someone you care. Just punch in. Archaeology is the study of old monuments, relics, inscriptions, excavation sites etc.
Archaeologists investigate and report about the events occurred in a particular period in history.
They also are responsible for maintaining the historical buildings and cultural heritage of a country. Apart from being a full time archaeologist, one can become a Research Officer within the Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and Archaeological Survey of India. There are some employment opportunities with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, All India Handicrafts Board, Ministry of Education and Department of Tourism with the museums also. A degree in History is always preferred if you want a career in this line of archaeology. There are specializations offered at the post graduate level such as MA in History of Art, MA in Conservation of Works of Art, MA in Museology and the likes.