Archaeology:

Archaeology

What is an archaeologist?

Fossils and Artifacts

What is a site?

Finding a Site

Permission to Dig  

Grids and Labeling

Tools of the Trade

Back in the Lab

Finding a Site

How do archaeologists find sites to explore?

Finding a site to explore takes a lot of time, work, and planning. 

Archaeologists think about what people need to stay alive. Some of those things include access to clean drinking water, a protected place to live, and easy access to trade routes. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise to learn that archaeologists look for remains of civilizations along rivers and streams. 

They check out reports of artifacts that have been discovered. Many artifacts have been discovered by farmers and construction companies, while working at their jobs. 

They check the land from the air, looking for large depressions that could be the ruins of an ancient living area. 

They use scientific instruments like radar and sonar to look for ruins. 

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Civilizations for Kids:
Early Humans 
Mesopotamia/Sumer
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Ancient China
Ancient Africa
Ancient Celts
Incas, Mayas, Aztecs