What Makes a Good Archaeologist

You must have passion, drive, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. … Archaeological sites (and sights) can be found around the world, and evidence of an archaeologist’s passion can be found in their passport. Every archaeologist seems to have been dosed with wanderlust and curiosity about people in the past.

What qualities does an archaeologist need?

• Excellent research skills.
• A good knowledge of and interest in history.
• The ability to work methodically.
• Planning/ project management skills.
• The ability to analyse artefacts and information.
• A flexible approach.
• Photography skills.

What makes an archaeologist an archaeologist?

What is an Archaeologist? At its most basic, archaeology is the study of prehistory and human history through the excavation and analyzation of artifacts. There is some methodical digging involved, but the bulk of an archaeologist’s work will be done in the lab, analyzing excavated remains.