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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.
Finding
a Site
How do archaeologists find sites
to explore?
