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Archaeologists study past human societies by recovering, recording,
analysing and interpreting material remains and other evidence that can help
shed light on the past. Archaeologists draw upon a
wide range of different
types of evidence, including cultural artefacts, food remains, skeletal
remains, environmental evidence and landscapes.
Archaeologists survey, map and record details about
archaeological sites. They organise and carry out field work, including
excavation and surface collections. They may clean, conserve, restore,
reconstruct and display material found at sites. They may photograph or draw
characteristics or artefacts at the site for later analysis. They then
analyse things found at the site and document their findings. They will also
often write journal articles for publication.
ANZSCO ID & Description:
272414: Studies human activity in the past,
primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and
environmental data left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture,
biofacts and cultural landscapes (the archaeological record).
Specialisations:
Archaeologists may specialise in particular geographic regions or areas of
study, such as the identification of animal skeletal or plant remains.
Knowledge,
skills and attributes
An archaeologist needs:
- to enjoy science and
research and to remain objective
- an eye for detail
- to be willing to live in
harsh conditions when doing field work
- patience, perseverance and
determination
- to be able to work as a
team
- strong written and
computing skills.
- patience, perseverance and determination
- an eye for detail
- enjoy science and history
- aptitude for research
- strong writing skills
- aptitude for working with computers
- able to work as part of a team
- prepared to endure rough and isolated living conditions for extended
periods while involved in fieldwork
- able to remain objective.

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Duties and Tasks
Archaeologists may perform the following tasks:
- liaise with indigenous and non-indigenous community groups
- survey, map and record archaeological sites
- organise and carry out excavations, field surveys and surface
collections
- clean, conserve, restore, reconstruct and display material found at
archaeological sites
- photograph or draw features and artefacts on-site and during
post-excavation analysis
- analyse findings through a variety of means, including physical and
chemical techniques and documentary research
- document the information obtained from the findings in a concise
report
- advise individuals and groups on heritage matters, including
conservation options and legal provisions
- prepare material for publication.
Working conditions
An archaeologist may work indoors analysing artefacts and conducting
research. They may also undertake field work, outdoors and at various sites
- conditions can be harsh and the work will typically involve getting your
hands dirty.
Archaeologists may work with a variety of people on excavations, including
indigenous groups, academics from related areas, technical staff, people who
live in the vicinity of the archaeological sites, labourers and other
workers under their direction.
Tools and technologies
Archaeologists may use technology specially designed for cleaning artefacts.
Increasingly, archaeologists are using computer- based technologies,
including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning
Systems (GPS) devices.
Education and training/entrance requirements
To become an archaeologist you need to complete a degree at university
majoring in archaeology followed by postgraduate studies in the same field.

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Lots of Movies have been made about Archaeology including Jurassic Park, The Mummy
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