Hello, I'll be working at an oasis settlement this winter for my archaeology internship. I'm looking for a pair of breathable, durable, hot-weather desert hiking boots, but I didn't have any luck finding it yet.

Anyone have some recommendations? (Preferably not too expensive. I'm on a student budget ;) )

Hi, I am about to finish a master degree in Archaeological sciences and undecided to make a thesis either in geophysics or management of cultural heritage. The last one seems interesting to me, I would like to become in future manager of archaeological sites; do you think is a good path to choose?

I’m going for a MA in Military History and I was wondering if I can do what’s mentioned above? I’ve tried researching it but I can never find a straight answer.

(undergrad student) Looking at a ceramic artifact on the British Museum's online database and it says it is made of "fabric type 1". There's no hyperlink or attached page concerning fabrics, and I can't find this typology system anywhere on the Museum's site or elsewhere. Is this just a random phrase from an earlier artifact description that got copied over, or is it something else?

I’m looking for some wide-calf safety wellies for site, as it’s my first winter in the field. I’ve just ordered some JCB size 8 from Screwfix (I’m normally a size 6-7 but upsized for comfort) but the calf is still far too narrow. For context I’m (F) mid-sized and have very wide calves, so I’d need some wellie boots that stretch to 19-20inches to comfortably wear thicker socks and also tuck in my PPE trousers.

Are there any recommendations from other mid-plus size people who have calves of thunder that need accommodating?? Thanks in advance :)

Is an anthropology masters with your concentration in archaeology good for CRM archaeology work? Or should I look at overall archaeology degree

Google is giving me some things that I find questionable but also not answering my question such as 'Image of GT found on sumerian tablet' and such so I'm not sure.

I understand these are not commonly employed in the sector for various reasons, but what are your thoughts? Would it be better to look into something else?

I have some experience with GPR and GIS already (although it dates back to almost ten years ago).

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I’m curious how did each of you know that you wanted to become an archaeologist? What was your career path life? What epiphanies did you receive to confirm said path?

Update : thank you so much for everyone who replied to this post. I’m currently trying to find my purpose in life and lately I’ve been binge watching Indiana jones and looking at old artifacts online and something has definitely sparked in me just not sure yet if this is my path.

Hey y’all!

I have an interview next week with the National Park Service for the position of archaeologist trainee through the Pathways program. I’m super nervous as this will be my first interview that isn’t just for a part-time retail job.

If anyone else here has done an interview for the Pathways program, I would love some advice on how to prepare! (Questions they might ask me, things I should discuss with them, etc)

For some background, I’m in my junior year of undergrad in the US and did a field school this past summer through my university (Phase 2, 6-week, RPA certified). I’ve taken classes in CRM practices, artifact analysis, and cataloging so I feel like I have a decent bit of experience in those aspects. I believe I have the necessary skills for the position, interviews just always freak me out 😅

Any advice is much appreciated!

What a great way to start Thanksgiving Week for Archaeology Aficanados here in the States: news of a newly recovered Egyptian Temple.

"Archaeologists discover a Ptolemaic temple pylon in Sohag: A Joint Egyptian-German mission has discovered a Ptolemaic temple pylon on the western side of the main temple at Athribis, located in Sohag, Egypt. Athribis was a cult center for the worship of the god Min-Re, his wife Repyt (a lioness goddess) and their son, the child-god Kolanthes. The site stretches over 74 acres and consists of the temple complex, a settlement, the necropolis, and numerous ancient quarries."

Grab your fedoras and survey equipment, and put some extra gravy on that drumstick and stuffing. I would rather travel to this location to explore and document this temple's contents than fly to New Jersey to visit most of my in-laws.

Heritage Daily: Archaeologists discover a Ptolemaic temple pylon in Sohag.

Hello! I see there a quite a bit of Americans on this subreddit. I’m currently finishing my bachelors in Archaeology is Brazil and I was planning on getting my masters in the U.S.. Just for some context, I was born in the U.S., moved to Brazil when I was young because of my parents and have wanted to move back ever since. Field schools are not a thing here, once we finish our bachelors, we are immediately considered professionals since Brazil has a serious lack of archaeologists, and furthermore, throughout the entirety of our bachelors we are constantly doing fieldwork practice. I have very little knowledge in both American archaeological law and also American landscape, how would I go about getting to know at least the basics for these? I also wonder how hesitant employers would be to hire me because of me being an international student.

TLDR: If you (as a 30 year old) had to choose between staying in a foreign country as a full time teacher, or beginning your career as an archaeologist back in the US, what would you choose?

Currently overseas in Italy, I'm a US citizen. I'm going to be getting my masters degree in Archaeology this spring (working on the thesis now), and have been working part time at a school here. It's been tough work, but today I got some very strong hints that the school intends to ask me to be a full time teacher (maybe a work visa?) later on. I was already planning on moving back to the US to pursue archaeology (probably starting at the bottom as a field tech), and this alternative has left me feeling unbalanced. Long term I know moving back to the US for financial and career reasons is the correct path. I'll also be able to access my family, and begin building my retirement (a necessity as a US citizen). Downside, I'll be starting over entirely, with minimal money and practically no relevant archaeological experience, also as a 30 year old. Versus I take the (possible) offer I think I'll be receiving here in Italy, continue being a teacher (not my life goal), without the long term benefits of citizenship.

Written out, I see that I should continue my goal, but I'm still struggling with the emotions from realizing I'll have to make the decision soon, whether that's in a month or 4 months. What do you think? What would you do?

A German archaeologist employed by the state office for heritage and archaeology in the Rhineland-Palatinate is being investigated for forging research results. The Ministry of the Interior has issued a statement and is conducting an investigation. Amongst the most prominent forged results is a supposed Neanderthal skull from Ochtendung, and a Roman era battlefield at Rigodolum. C14 dating has revealed that the Neanderthal skull is early medieval, not Palaeolithic, while the research database for the battlefield appears to have serious flaws. More than 21 skulls studied by the archaeologist have also been found to be much younger than originally claimed. The archaeologists PhD thesis is also being investigated.

This is shaping up to be a massively embarrasing scandal. Seems that the accused individual was a high-ranking official in the state office, although the name has not yet been made public.

News source in German:
https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/koblenz/leitender-mitarbeiter-von-gdke-soll-funde-manipuliert-haben-100.html
https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/trier/forschungen-zu-roemischen-schlachtfeld-bei-riol-sollen-manipuliert-sein-100.html

https://tehrantimes.com/news/506744/Archaeologists-confirm-Sassanid-temple-significance-previously

I hope that this is an appropriate post.

I am a post grad archaeology student so am approaching this from an academic standpoint as well as sentimental.

I specialise in skeletal analysis and enjoy finding evidence of care and love in the archaeology record. My friends and family are very interested in what I do but don't really understand a lot of it. I was thinking of putting together a short book, a collection of essays about interesting human remains that show love.

I was thinking of including examples of burials of couples, families, pets, children. I was also going to look at healed injuries, long term disabilities, evidence of care. The idea was to use case studies from different time periods and different places to show the breadth of ways that humans have cared for each other and how that care can survive and be seen in skeletons.

I have some case studies in mind but would absolutely love to hear if there were any examples of love/care in skeletal records that any of you have come across.

Thanks!