Digging Deeper
How Archaeology Works
Published on 3. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-691-20857-2 (ISBN)
Description
From the bestselling author of 1177 B.C., an accessible primer to the archaeologist's craft
An archaeologist with more than thirty seasons of excavation experience, Eric H. Cline has conducted fieldwork around the world, from Greece and Crete to Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. In Digging Deeper, Cline answers the questions archaeologists are most frequently asked, such as: How do you know where to dig? How are excavations actually done? How do you know how old something is? Who gets to keep what is found? How do you know what people from the past ate, wore, and looked like? Adapted from Cline's acclaimed book Three Stones Make a Wall, this lively little volume is brimming with insights and practical advice about how archaeology really works. Whether you are an armchair archaeologist or embarking on your first excavation, Digging Deeper is an essential primer on the art of the dig.
An archaeologist with more than thirty seasons of excavation experience, Eric H. Cline has conducted fieldwork around the world, from Greece and Crete to Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. In Digging Deeper, Cline answers the questions archaeologists are most frequently asked, such as: How do you know where to dig? How are excavations actually done? How do you know how old something is? Who gets to keep what is found? How do you know what people from the past ate, wore, and looked like? Adapted from Cline's acclaimed book Three Stones Make a Wall, this lively little volume is brimming with insights and practical advice about how archaeology really works. Whether you are an armchair archaeologist or embarking on your first excavation, Digging Deeper is an essential primer on the art of the dig.
Reviews / Votes
"An enjoyable, light-hearted read, packed with useful information and helpful anecdotes, Digging Deeper draws on Cline's decades of experience in archaeology. It is the perfect book for someone just starting out in archaeology, or anyone who has always wondered exactly how and why archaeologists do what they do."---Amy Brunskill, Current World Archaeology "A concise yet impactful introduction to the field of archaeology. . . . Throughout the text, Cline intersperses personal stories from his thirty years of excavation experience, enriching the narrative with real-world applications of the concepts discussed. . . . [Digging Deeper] invites readers to consider the broader implications of archaeological findings and their relevance to contemporary issues, such as cultural heritage preservation and ethical excavation practices." * Review of Biblical Literature *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
21 b/w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 175 mm
Width: 112 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
145 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-691-20857-2 (9780691208572)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2020
1st Edition
Princeton University Press
€12.49
Available for download
Person
Eric H. Cline is professor of classics and anthropology and director of the Capitol Archaeological Institute at George Washington University. His many books include Three Stones Make a Wall: The Story of Archaeology and 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed (both Princeton). Twitter @digkabri