Some people dig up archaeological sites to get artifacts. They may not know about scientific archaeology and why excavation units and stratigraphy are so important for understanding the past. Remember, an archaeological site is like a book. The layers of dirt and artifacts that are left in the ground can be read like the pages of a book. When someone digs holes in an archaeological site, it is like ripping pages out of the life stories of past peoples.
Some people dig up graves to get artifacts.
Many descendants of prehistoric Indians still live in Alabama today. Alabama has laws against digging up any kind of grave, even if it does not have a headstone. There are also laws that protect archaeological sites on public property. Public property is land that every citizen of our country has a right to visit and enjoy. The T.V.A. is run by the United States government and oversees a lot of land in north Alabama that may have archaeological sites.