Archaeology offers tremendous opportunities for involvement, whether a lifelong interest alongside another career, or a career in itself. It is never too late to become involved in archaeology, and children as young as four or five grasp the inherent pleasures of the subject as well as any adult – who does not like a pursuit that combines mental and physical exercise? Archaeology transcends borders, cultures, languages, and social and economic divisions – anyone, anywhere can become involved in archaeology if they wish, and the opportunities to become involved improve all the time. All that involvement requires is your own decision to become an active participant – and if you are reading this book, you have already taken that decision. Here, then, are some suggested second steps.

Top Ten Tips for Budding Archaeologists

EXPLORE: The best way to get involved in archaeology is to find out what opportunities for participation are available in your own neighborhood, through your local archaeology or history society or club, national organizations or local government, schools or universities. There are talks, walks, guides, and events nearly every week around the world; there are also hundreds of opportunities every year to obtain more formal training in archaeological techniques and become involved in actual fieldwork. Many events are free; even the ones that cost are rarely all that expensive – archaeologists are well aware that people do not have that much money to spare and fight to keep costs of events down. Almost all events are advertised online.