What does it take to become an archaeologist? What is it that archaeologists do? And why is it important? These questions are posed not only by the greater public, but also by archaeological practitioners and students. Our host tracks how the archaeological profession has changed over time and assesses prospects for its future development. Archaeology has undergone over the past quarter of a century substantial changes of theories of cultural change and practical methods of archaeological discovery. The field has become increasingly more scientific and technical. It has also transitioned from
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