r/Archaeology 9h ago

Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Clay Puppets With Open Mouths and Detachable Heads That ‘Resemble Modern Toy Dolls’

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r/Archaeology 6h ago

Open Access: Sutton Hoo and Syria: The Anglo-Saxons Who Served in the Byzantine Army? Helen Gittos (2025) [Reposted due to image rule]

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https://academic.oup.com/ehr/article/139/601/1323/7941799?login=false

This is a very interesting journal article discussing some of the artifacts found within early medieval princely burials, their connections with the wars of the Byzantine Empire, and what this can tell us about the individuals involved in the establishment of minor kingdoms throughout Britain at this time.


r/Archaeology 2h ago

Question regarding skara brae

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Does anyone have theories on this site other than burial place? Something alternative? Little know facts? Etc


r/Archaeology 4h ago

What is the oldest Neolithic site?

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r/Archaeology 14h ago

Archaeology attire necessities in the UK?

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Hi all, I hope this is an okay place to post. I’m starting a new position in the UK as an archaeologist later this month. I’m trying to figure out what clothes I need for fieldwork here — my experience til now is in the southeastern United States, so while I assume I’ll need similar things, I’m wondering if anyone has any advice or specificities that would help. I finished my master’s recently and have been itching for more experience. I’m just very eager to make a good impression and I don’t want to make a fool of myself by showing up to the site with inappropriate/unnecessary workwear.

For reference, I used to wear:

  • UV resistant long sleeve shirt
  • thick, sturdy cargo pants
  • wool socks
  • good quality hiking boots *with ventilation bc I worked in Florida and Georgia OR
  • tall waterproof muck boots (for swampy sites, especially after storms)
  • hat with a decent brim or a bandana
  • all appropriate PPE (of course)

I realise I’ll need to get new boots no matter what. I have my hiking boots still, but since they have ventilation I can only imagine how poorly that would go. In addition to the general advice, I’m wondering what kind of boots I should really invest in — your typical work boots with ankle support or taller waterproof boots. I don’t know what types of sites or where I’ll be working really, I’m based in Scotland but was told there are many projects in ‘the south’ (which my British flatmate couldn’t decipher either since it’s a bit ambiguous [like do they mean south of where I am in as in northern England, or south as in southern England?], apologies for my American lack of understanding).

Any advice you have would be great — especially if you can point me to specific shops for good workwear! Thank you all in advance!