Archaeologist
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Career
Qualifications
Appropriate level of schooling
Specialized training in one or more of the following areas:
- Field Archaeology
- Prehistoric Archaeology
- Classical Archaeology
- Histortical Archaeology
- Bioarchaeology
- Underwater Archaeology
- Cultural Resouce Management
- Environmental Archaeology
- Community/Public Archaeology
- Experimental Archaeology
- Geoarchaeology
- Indigenous Archaeology
- Landscape Archaeology
- Zooarchaeology
- Archaeobotany
- Linguistics
Perception
Purpose
To study Caelum Prime's past and learn from it.
To study other planets.
Social Status
It's a middle-class profession. Some look down on this job because they don't like the idea of people digging up the past, they see no point in it digging up the past. Most people don't mind this profession and enjoy seeing and learning about what is found.
History
This didn't become a profession in the early years of the Arcane Renaissance (1601-1900) era. This is when people started looking back to see what had come before, wanting to know the past and learn from it.
By the Space (2301-2750) Era, very little of Caelum Prime hadn't been discovered/rediscovered. And those in this field had little left to do. There were many willing, even eager, to explore other planets. Only the best to join Ripper Star on its mission.
Operations
Tools
Excavation Tools:
- Shovels and Spades: These are for removing large amounts of soil in the initial stages of excavation.
- Trowels: Small, flat trowels are essential for carefully scraping away soil to expose artifacts without damaging them.
- Brushes: Soft brushes are used to meticulously clean dirt from delicate artifacts.
- Sieves: These are used to sift through excavated soil to find smaller artifacts and potential clues like seeds or tiny bone fragments.
- Buckets and Wheelbarrows: Needed for transporting excavated soil and artifacts.
- GPS (Global Positioning System): Helps pinpoint locations and map excavation sites.
- Sonic Shovel: Emits radio waves to detect buried features and structures, can also dig using those same waves. Provides a digital/holographic display read out while scanning.
- Magnetometers: Measure slight variations in the Earth's magnetic field, which can indicate buried features like walls or hearths.
- Resistivity Meters: Measure electrical resistance of the soil, which can vary depending on what's buried beneath the surface.
- Field notebooks: Detailed notes are taken on the excavation process, including finds, location, and context.
- Drawing tools: Used for sketching artifacts, features, and profiles of the excavation site.
- Data loggers: Electronic devices for recording data on finds, soil types, and excavation progress.
- Microscopes: Used to examine artifacts in detail, identifying materials and potential tool marks.
- Radiocarbon dating: Used to determine the age of organic materials like bone or wood.
- Safety Gear: Helmets, gloves, sturdy boots, and respirators are essential for protecting archaeologists during excavation.
- First-aid Kit: Always a necessity in case of minor injuries on the excavation site.
Workplace
Most of the time outside.
Alternative Names
Preservers
Derogatory: Shovelbum
Derogatory: Shovelbum
Type
Research / Scientific
Demand
Finite
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