The World of Archaeology

Come and join us as we explore the world of archaeology and take part in our excavation site, where we’ll find artefacts, post holes and perhaps even a grave!

What is archaeology and what does an archaeological excavation look like? How do archaeologists dig, and what methods and tools do they use? How do we know how old something is, and why is that important? You can try your hand at all this and more, and learn more about the world of archaeology at the Archaeology Workshop.

3 activities:

1. Be an archaeologist for a day!

Archaeology Workshop, stand number 10, 11.00–14.00 and 14.30–16.30

Come and join us as we excavate a grave and archaeological artefacts, examine archaeological finds and have fun with archaeology.

You can try your hand at being an archaeologist and join us at our small excavation site. We’ll be excavating artefacts, finding post holes and trying to date artefacts using various methods.

2. Delve into the details of archaeology

Archaeology Workshop, workshop number 10, 14:30–16:30

What is a specimen and how do you excavate it?

Come and help excavate a fragile artefact that’s encased in plaster!

3. How old is it?

Archaeology Workshop, booth number 10, 11.00–14.00 and 14.30–16.30

Oops! Someone’s been rummaging through artefacts from all eras – can you help the archaeologist work out what it is and how old it is?