Unpacking the Past: My Life as an Archeologist Digging through the dirt isn't just about finding old stuff—it’s about uncovering the stories that time tried to bury. If you've just "downloaded" a glimpse into my world (or found that metaphorical .rar file of my career), here is what’s actually inside. What’s Really in the Archive?

: It starts long before the shovel hits the ground. It involves months of historical research, GIS mapping, and securing permits. When we finally reach the site, we aren't "digging"; we are excavating—layer by layer, centimeter by centimeter.

: Science is always updating. New technology like LiDAR (laser scanning) and DNA analysis allows us to "re-read" old sites and discover things we missed decades ago. Why Do We Keep Digging?

: For every hour spent in the field, there are three hours spent in the lab. We clean, label, and analyze every shard of pottery or flake of stone. A find is only as good as the data attached to it.