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How to Run an Archaeology Field School

Field schools train new archaeologists.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Field schools train new archaeologists. In short: get; plan; teach, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Get permits.

  2. Plan logistics.

  3. Teach excavation methods.

  4. Supervise digs.

  5. Record finds carefully.

  6. Debrief daily.

Safety reminders for anthropology professors

  • Follow fieldwork safety plans
  • Get informed consent
  • Respect cultural heritage laws
  • Protect student privacy

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