A job description for

Archeologist

BY SURIA IRDINA
What is an
Archeologist?
An archeologist is an expert on history who gains
expertise through experience with historical
documents and artifacts. An archeologist can
assist not only in identifying potential dig
locations and the resulting excavations but also
in interpreting any artifacts discovered during
excavation. They then use this information in
concert with existing knowledge and historical
data to make discoveries about the artifact's
time period.
Naturity of an Archeologist
Archeologists are likely to have responsibilities both in the field as well as in
a professional or academic setting. Common duties for an archeologist
include,

Assessing aerial photography, geographical survey data and

historical records to identify locations for potential dig sites
Overseeing and documenting the extraction of artifacts at dig sites
to maintain an accurate record and reduce the chances of damage
during excavation
Identifying items from the excavation, analyzing and dating them
Collecting data into a database and performing analysis to further
understanding of the area and cultures being studied
Writing reports, academic papers and presentations on discoveries
to share information
Work place
If you pursue a career as an archeologist, you
have several options when seeking an
employer. Potential work settings include:

Working on location at a dig site,

overseeing and participating in the
excavation.
At a university as an archeology
professor.
In a laboratory setting, performing
analysis on recovered artifacts.
At a museum, verifying and analyzing
items in the collection.
In an office, working for a regulatory
body or private company.
What are the tools
for an archaeologist?
During an excavation process, an archaeologist
carries some basic and advanced tools. Some
tools for an archaeologist are trowels, shovels,
spades, brushes, buckets and sieves. The
requirement of these tools might depend upon the
excavation process. Usually, a delicate excavation
process requires advanced and precision tools like
blades and small brushes that give these
professionals more control over their findings.
Larger excavation requires tools like bulldozers to
remove soil obstructing the site.

Also, depending on the type of archaeologist, the

tools requirement might change. For instance, an
underwater archaeologist requires scuba gear and
a fire archaeologist requires gear that protects
them from heat.
Information and intresting
happening about the job
Archeologists have been responsible for some of the most
important discoveries in human history, and pursuing a career
as an archeologist provides you with the potential to
participate in such discoveries

Funfacts about archaeologists :

1. Not all archaeologist works underground
2. Archaeologist usually have a good idea of what they'll find
3. Archaeologist aren't only intrested in gold
4. Archaeologist dont use brushes that often
5. Archaeology can take you on a journey you didn't expect
Thank you
by Suria Irdina