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| Digging Up the Past: Tools of the Trade | ||
| Tools of the Trade | ||
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Archaeologists use many kinds of tools to excavate a site. It is very important that they choose the appropriate tools so that they do not damage a site and its artifacts. They use tools that range in size from large tractors to tiny dental picks. They must be able to excavate artifacts gently.
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Metal and bamboo picks can get grains of dirt out of nooks and crannies.
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A scoop made from a milk jug. | |
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Soft brushes can sweep away dirt without scratching. | |
| Illustrations from: Duke, Kate. Archaeologists Dig for Clues. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc.; 1997. | ||
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