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Working on a site in Tucson, I finally understood why they grid everything out
We were about to pack up when my supervisor pointed at a tiny discoloration in the dirt, which turned out to be a whole new layer of hearth stones. Has anyone else had a find that completely changed the dig plan for the day?
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the_oscar6mo ago
Been there, it's a total gut punch.
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charles4426mo ago
Just when you think you're done for the day. Classic archaeology move, right there.
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garcia.tyler6mo ago
It's just a hole in the ground at the end of a long day. The real work is the paperwork and lab analysis later. Calling it a "classic move" makes it sound more dramatic than it is. Most of the time, you just mark the spot and come back tomorrow with a fresh crew.
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