Archeologist

Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.

Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.

Clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.

Present findings from archeological research to peers and the general public.

Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.

Create a grid of each site and draw and update maps of unit profiles, stratum surfaces, features, and findings.

Create artifact typologies to organize and make sense of past material cultures.

Lead field training sites and train field staff, students, and volunteers in excavation methods.

Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.

Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings.

Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.

Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.

Teach archeology at colleges and universities.

Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.