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So I’m 25 and about to graduate my bachelors. I have some teachers who are only a few years older than me with phds, running their own sites, getting grants etc. I just feel like I’ll never get there or something. Is this a fair expectation to have of myself?
Hey everyone,
I was wondering if anyone here knows about or works on the SUEDLink project running from north to south Germany? I think it’s been going for about a year now. I’m thinking about moving to Germany to work in commercial archaeology and would love to hear what the project is like to work on.
Also, I’d appreciate any info on what it’s like working in commercial archaeology in Germany in general. I’m coming from a British archaeology background, so any insights would be super helpful. I have been working in commercial for 4 years, I have a masters degree and have intermediate knowledge of German. I also have an EU passport.
Thanks a lot!
can anyone who's attended this field school tell me about their experiences? i'm applying to attend this summer and want to hear what people think about it, any advice, etc.
Hi all! I'm a masters student in Italy, near Venice, studying archaeological science. I'm trying to find dig opportunities outside my professors' digs, as those mostly run during the summer season. I'm happy to travel across Italy or maybe even to France or Spain/close countries for a weekend or volunteer dig. I've checked out field schools for the next season, at least what is posted, and I just really would like to find something more affordable right now. I'm happy to throw myself into a project if I have time and don't mind long hours and volunteering. Does anyone know of anything like that in general? Maybe an organization or current volunteer project? Perhaps it's a bit of a far reach.
Hello, I have seen the netfix documentary about the terracotta warriors.
They explained they excavated a tomb last year that they are doing analysis on it... but i cannot find any article anywhere on internet.. I even searched for 斌马勇 but nothing... is there a place we can find the last news of the archeologists on site ? to follow their progress ?
I also wonder how they have been able to find the tomb, it's so deep and in the midfle of nowhere do they use a type of ground scanner ?
thanks
One of the most complete polychrome layouts in Egyptian architecture of Greco-Roman times revealing many ancient Egyptian designations of constellations for the first time including all 12 zodiacal signs.
https://www.newsweek.com/archaeologists-uncover-details-temple-esna-egypt-1975111
I'm a recent chemistry graduate from the Philippines interested in pursuing a career in archaeology. I'm torn between becoming a traditional archaeologist with graduate degrees in archaeology or an archaeological chemist with a Master's in archaeology and a PhD in chemistry. My undergrad chemistry professor advised against pursuing a PhD in chemistry after an archaeology degree, instead pursue a PhD in archaeology. Which path would you recommend, and what are the potential career paths and challenges associated with each?
Hi! I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask this. I am an archeology student at the moment. When I started my degree, I did not know I would obtain a chronic illness. I want to finish my degree and all, but my question is, is there any jobs out there in this field for someone like me who can't do physical labor or stand for too long? I understand that my dream of working in the field is impossible now, but I just want to know if it's worth finishing my degree or not. I currently am out of work because of my disability and am struggling to find a job where I can sit. So I just wanted to know if it's even possible to be in this field and be disabled. Thanks.
Does anyone have any insight into the plumb bobs used by the Inca? In particular, I'm interested in the globe shaped examples that seemed to come in pairs. I saw them in the Museum in Cusco, had a now defunct link to photos, but can no longer find any information online. I believe they're called 'Wipayci' in Quechua.
Any information on the use of 'Tupu', which are a type of pin (often ornamental, as in a cloak pin) when used in construction would also be appreciated.
This is in relation to my work as a stonemason. As you can no doubt appreciate, wading through the woo surrounding this subject makes finding accurate information difficult.
Please ignore the username, it made sense at the time.
Thanks
Timur was known for burying thousands of people alive and making mountains of human skulls. Has any physical evidence of these claims been found?
My daughter, 16, is wanting to become an archeologist. We’re in Oklahoma and she’s currently a junior in high school. Any tips for her while she’s still in high school? What degree would she be looking at for college? What I’m seeing when we research is getting a bachelors in anthropology and then field school for archeology. Is that correct?
Any tips or guidance is appreciated!
I'm volunteering at one coming up (set up, registration desk, etc.) before I head back home for the end of field season. What's the vibe? I know that archaeologists are notorious for dressing down, so I assume it will be more casual than other fields.
Hi all, I recently finished my Undergraduate in Humanities and cultural studies in the US and want to pursue either an archaeology or museum studies MA in the UK. I have acceptance letters from Edinburgh and Glasgow but I get nervous anytime I look deep into the likelihood of finding full time work after graduating. I'm not worried about school costs since I have the Post 9/11 GI Bill but I plan to try and stay in the UK. I keep hearing about new archaeological/construction work which should show more jobs popping up. I know nothing in life is certain but what is the likelihood of finding a life of archaeological work in the UK?
If anyone has personal experiences with this please feel free to comment, I'm just trying to make sure the pathway is there. Thanks.
I don't mind what region or time period they focus on. I'm interested in both objects and locations. They must have pictures and be detailed. It should have it's history, what they think it was used for and so on.
I'm trying to find reports containing scale drawings on the fish salting factory in Almunecar botanical park. I need them for a 3D model I'm trying to create but cannot for the life of me find anything but tourist sites and unrelated articles. Does Spain have an archaeological archive or something similar with this sort of information?