Field Archaeology An Introduction

The dig is the face of archaeology most immediately recognized by the general public, and is often what attracts both students and amateurs to the discipline. Yet there is much more to working in the field than digging alone. This survey explores every stage of the process, from the core work of discovery and excavation to the final product, the published archaeological report. The main topics covered are: how an archaeological site is formed; finding and recording archaeological sites; planning excavations, digging the site and recording the results; post-fieldwork planning, processing and finds analysis; interpreting the evidence; and publishing the report.