Archaeologists always find something more to wonder about, and we hope you will, too. Here's your chance to ask questions of a real archaeologist.
Archaeology today makes use of a number of different disciplines.
First, you need training in fieldwork techniques, excavation methods and recording systems for the different types of sites and terrains you might face. A thorough training in the history and material culture of the country you work in is also a must. Then you need training or people who can handle jobs like surveying, photography, drafting, stratigraphy, and analysis of flora and fauna. You also need specialists in ceramics, history, architecture, databases, and recording. There are many field schools around the world where you can get actual archaeological experience, sometimes for free, sometimes for a fee.