Digging Up the Past
What is Archaeology?
How do Archaeologist Decide to Dig?
What Would an Archaeologist from the Future Think of You?
The Steps to a Dig
Sample Site Map
Tools of the Trade
Research Questions & Work Plan
Artifact Identification Sheet
Artifact Analysis Sheet
Vocabulary
One Last Thing
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This section is based on our Hands-on History program designed by Kimi Benson for ages 8 – 12 and available to the public and Roaring Fork Valley school system during the school year and presented at the Aspen Historical Society in the summer.
Call the Aspen Historical Society's Education Dept. at 970-925-3721, ext. 105 for further information.

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