How do they match: Anthropologists and Archeologists

  • Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
  • Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
  • Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.
  • Lead field training sites and train field staff, students, and volunteers in excavation methods.
  • 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.

  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.