Summary
Archeologist is a professional responsible for study past peoples and cultures by excavating and examining material remains as simple as an arrow point or as complex as the ruins of a prehistoric village study ancient cultures as well as recent historic occupations investigate and describe the social structure of societies, the origin and evolution of humanity, and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities, and make the knowledge obtained available as a basis for policy decisions trace the origin and evolution of humanity through the study of changing characteristics and cultural and social institutions trace the development of humanity through the material remains of its past, such as dwellings, temples, tools, pottery, coins, weapons or sculpture stratigraphy, conduct geophysical surveys.
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Description
Archeologist is a professional responsible for study past peoples and cultures by excavating and examining material remains as simple as an arrow point or as complex as the ruins of a prehistoric village study ancient cultures as well as recent historic occupations investigate and describe the social structure of societies, the origin and evolution of humanity, and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities, and make the knowledge obtained available as a basis for policy decisions trace the origin and evolution of humanity through the study of changing characteristics and cultural and social institutions trace the development of humanity through the material remains of its past, such as dwellings, temples, tools, pottery, coins, weapons or sculpture stratigraphy, conduct geophysical surveys.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Work in offices Research organizations, Government Consulting firms. Laboratories Fieldwork may require travel for extended periods.
Skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Education
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How to become one
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