Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of things do archaeologists do?

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Field Archaeologists undertake excavations – they dig, record and monitor evidence for the past. But archaeologists don’t just dig holes. This article explains the many different areas of archaeology in which people work.

What do archaeologists do?

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What happens to the things you find?

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This article explains what happens to the finds and records once they have been recorded and processed on site.

Why do environmental archaeologists look at dirt?

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This article explains the role of the environmental archaeologist at Prescot Street, and is aimed at a younger audience.

What is stratigraphy?

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This article answers the FAQ “what is stratigraphy”.

Links

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A page of links to useful online resources for archaeology.

Why is archaeological work being done at Prescot Street?

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An article about the work being done at Prescot Street and how this fits into the planning process.

Why did people in the past live underground?

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An article about why it seems like people lived underground in the past. The article explains that people didn’t live underground, but that modern ground levels are much higher than in the past.

How can archaeologists tell how old things are?

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An article that explains the basics of archaeological dating techniques.

What happens to all the stuff archaeologists find? Are they allowed to keep anything?

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An article that explains about what archaeologists do with the things they find. It also briefly explains about treasure.