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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">An archaeologist is a scientist who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation, analysis and interpretation of artefacts, structures as well as other physical remains. They investigate past human societies and cultures including their social, economic, political systems and the environment. The excavator uses various tools and techniques to uncover and analyse artefacts including digging, surveying, mapping and laboratory analysis. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">They may also work closely with other specialists such as anthropologists, historians as well as geologists, to better understand the context and significance of their discoveries. Moreover, Archaeologists work in various settings including universities, museums, cultural resource management firms and government agencies. They may also work in the field conducting excavations and other research activities in remote locations worldwide.</span></span></span></span></p>
Eligibility
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong><u>For Bachelor’s</u></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#0e101a"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">The learners must clear their 10+2 board examination with at least 60% marks. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#0e101a"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">To begin their career as an archaeologist, candidates can enrol in a Bachelor's degree program such as BA in Archeology from a recognised university or college.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong><u>For Master’s</u></strong></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#0e101a"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Further, for an admission into a university or college, seekers can opt for a Master's degree, they must have completed their graduation with a minimum of 50 - 60% marks.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#0e101a"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">As research and skills are required to become an archaeologist, applicants can pursue an MA in Archeology.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Top Colleges/Universities
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">These universities offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in archaeology and related fields such as ancient history, cultural heritage management and museum studies. </span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Delhi, Delhi</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Deccan College Postgraduate and Research Institute, Pune</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Calcutta, Kolkata</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Mumbai, Mumbai</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Madras, Chennai</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Pondicherry University, Puducherry</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">There are many top universities and colleges around the world that offer excellent programs in archaeology. Here are some of the top institutions for archaeology:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Oxford, UK</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Cambridge, UK</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Harvard University, USA</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of California, Berkeley, USA</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Michigan, USA</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University College London (UCL), UK</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Leiden University, Netherlands</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Copenhagen, Denmark</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Sydney, Australia</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University of Tokyo, Japan</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Job Roles
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archaeologists can work in a variety of job roles and settings including academia, cultural resource management, government agencies, museums and non-profit organisations. Some common job roles for archaeologists include:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Field Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Laboratory Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Cultural Resource Manager</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Academic Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Museum Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Environmental Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Marine Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Documentation Archaeologist</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Lecturer</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Palaeontology</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong>Employment Sector Jobs</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archaeologists can work in a variety of employment sectors including:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">University and Colleges</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Cultural Resource Management (CRM)</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Government</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Museums</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Non-profit Organisations</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">National Heritage Agencies </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archeology Survey of India</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Top Recruiters
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archaeologists can find employment with a variety of organisations including:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Universities and Colleges</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Cultural Resource Management Firms</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Government Agencies</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">National Museums</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archeology Survey of India</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Private Sector</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Salary
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">The salary of an archaeologist can vary depending on several factors such as level of education, years of experience, geographic location as well as type of employer. Here are some general salary ranges for archaeologists in different employment sectors:</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <table cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none; width:100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:314px"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Entry-level Archaeologist </span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:330px"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Approx Rs 1 lakhs - 4 lakhs per annum</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:314px"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Senior Archaeologist </span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:330px"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Approx Rs 4 lakhs - 6 lakhs per annum</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:314px"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Top-level Archaeologist </span></span></span></span></p> </td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top; width:330px"> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Approx Rs 7 lakhs - 10 lakhs per annum</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
Skills
<ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Fieldwork Skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Laboratory Skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Analytical Skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Cultural Competence</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Communication Skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Project Management Skills</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Scope
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">The scope of archaeology is vast and covers a wide range of areas related to the study of human history and culture. The scope after becoming an Archeologist is listed as given below: </span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Prehistoric Archaeology</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Historical Archaeology</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archaeological Science</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Cultural Resource Management</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Public Archaeology</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Benefits
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Archaeology can provide a range of benefits, both personal as well as societal. Here are some of the benefits of archaeology:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Understanding of Human History</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Preservation of Cultural Heritage</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Education and Public Outreach</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Economic Benefits</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Scientific Advancement</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Career Opportunities</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Drawbacks
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">As with any profession, there are also some drawbacks or challenges that archaeologists may face. Here are some drawbacks given below:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Physical Demands</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Financial Constraints</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Limited Job Opportunities</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Cultural Sensitivity</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">Ethical Issues</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
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