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| Subject | Date Asked |
| taking calculus in high-school | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I'm a grade 12 student looking to take a degree in archaeology at university next year. I plan to ... A: While calculus can be of value, you can take it at the university level as well. Take the history ... | |
| Career Advice | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I hail from India. I am currently pursuing master's degree in Chemical Engineering from South ... A: Finish your degree in ChemEng. This is a good degree to have and you can find good employment in ... | |
| Very Old Latch | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: Salier ; I dog out this old Latch near an abandoned Gold Mine in the Angeles National Forest in ... A: Nope not annoying in any way. But I am happy to hear that your exploits are not taking place on ... | |
| Very Old Latch | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: Salier ; I dog out this old Latch near an abandoned Gold Mine in the Angeles National Forest in ... A: Are you by chance using a metal detector to find these objects? To do so on federal land is quite ... | |
| my Archaeological Found | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Recently I found this two extremely heavy metal objects in the ground of my property, east of San ... A: Mr. Hufer, Since they are magnetic, I do not believe that they are Native American in origin. I ... | |
| my Archaeological Found | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Recently I found this two extremely heavy metal objects in the ground of my property, east of San ... A: Mr. Nufer, These are unusual objects. I'm not sure that they are cannon balls because of the way ... | |
| Archeological digging. | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: My name is Alex Nadel. I am writing on behalf of my nephew who is 19 years old. He finished first ... A: Mr. Nadel, I understand your concern. Kids with low self-esteem do need help and some times it is ... | |
| scraper tool? | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I found this on a beach on Lake Ontario (in Rochester, NY). It looks just like a picture I found on ... A: The material that this one is made of looks like it could be the right kind of material. With ... | |
| scraper tool? | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I found this on a beach on Lake Ontario (in Rochester, NY). It looks just like a picture I found on ... A: The simple answer is no. Sorry. The artifacts made by Paleo Indians were made of Chert or Flint ... | |
| best college to attend | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I am a high school senior and live in Virginia. I have been accepted at Sweet Briar College, James ... A: James Madison has a good Historical Archaeological program but it is small. GMU's program is also ... | |
| mini pyramids | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: This may be more of a antique question, but maybe you could help also. I found 3 mini pyramids at a ... A: These were and are made for the tourist trade. There are many "manufacturers" of these and many ... | |
| Does porcelain or steel coated with ceramic last longer outside? | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Since this is the Archaeology section and it studies artifacts over time, I was curious if you know ... A: I've seen ceramic ones that are 100+ years old. Of course they are vulnerable to vandalism, Steel ... | |
| mystery cannonball pics | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: A: This photo really helps, especially with the $5 underneath. This tells me that the diameter of the ... | |
| 12 3/4 | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if i found a cannon ball....are cannon balls completly round or is there 2 slight ... A: This was probably fired from a cannon (culverin) and it got its flat spots when it hit something ... | |
| 12 3/4 " cannonball | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if i found a cannon ball....are cannon balls completly round or is there 2 slight ... A: It looks like one. Please take more pics of the ball, from various angles. Also any markings ... | |
| history | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: what were Aztec rock carvings made for? A: Can you be more specific? Much of Aztec writing is carved in rock like many MesoAmerican writings. ... | |
| Archeology/Anthropology major | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: i am a junior and i want to be a anthropologist/archeologist when i graduate. First, What programs ... A: The Field Studies Council in England (UK) often has archaeological programs that are fairly ... | |
| college for archaeology | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I am currently finishing my last semester towards my AA liberal arts degree and I'm going to be a ... A: So, you are in Texas. Have you tried U north texas? They have a great program in archaeology. Its ... | |
| college for archaeology | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I am currently finishing my last semester towards my AA liberal arts degree and I'm going to be a ... A: Why the classical cultures? If you are not willing to learn Latin or Greek, it doesn't make much ... | |
| Looking for Colleges | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I am currently looking for colleges that focus in Mayan history. I am serving in the U.S. military ... A: Many Colleges and Universities have fair to good programs for undergrads. OU is one of the better ... | |
| Looking for Colleges | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I am currently looking for colleges that focus in Mayan history. I am serving in the U.S. military ... A: Since you are going for an undergrad degree, I would recommend the U of Florida system. Several ... | |
| Novel Inquiry | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: Ralph. I am currently working on a novel and wish the archaeological aspect to be as authentic as ... A: I'm sorry about answering this question late. I've been dealing with a death in the family. The ... | |
| Trying to identify small vase | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: My grandmother loved estate sales. She bought a pair of vases around 1960 that sat on one of her ... A: This is out side of my area of expertise but since you are in Florida, you have one of the most ... | |
| Arrowheads | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I had these 4 arrowheads given to me and i no nothing about the how old where thy mite be from and ... A: Point identification is in part based on where they were found and the age of the site. Similar ... | |
| volunteering for archaeology | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Salier. In 2007 you answered this question ... A: Here are some websites for your to explore and people to contact: www.ohiohistorycentral.org ... | |
| Aztec Medallion with Eagle Warrior and Aztec Calendar | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I found this Aztec Medallion in Texas about 35 years ago. I discovered from Internet research, the ... A: What you have here is a Mexican carved stone medallion made for the tourist trade in Mexico between ... | |
| cannonball | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: my husband acquired a cannonball many years ago with a story saying that it was the 1st cannonball ... A: I believe that you can put several photos on the site at one time. However, this is a Demi Culverin ... | |
| cannonball | 8/11/2011 |
| Q: my husband acquired a cannonball many years ago with a story saying that it was the 1st cannonball ... A: It does appear to be a bronze cannon ball. However the photo is blurry. Would you kindly send me ... | |
| Stone Age African Arrowheads | 7/31/2011 |
| Q: Can you please tell me anything about the types of Stone Age African arrowheads / projectile points? ... A: . Not unlike North America, the types and styles cover a very broad range. Materials, sizes and ... | |
| archaeoloy | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm in tenth grade try to pick a curse that deal with Egypt.I been trying to find a good college ... A: Tell me why you are interested in Egyptian prehistory. Is it because of the mummies or the ... | |
| about course in archeology | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: sir, iam interest in a career in archeology.....i have just passed my 12th class from school in ... A: here are some of the steps you need to take to decide which direction to go in: 1) are you ... | |
| Anthropology and Archaeology | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that in the US, Archaeology is taught as a branch of Anthropology in the UG level ... A: in the US archaeology is viewed as a part of anthropology because when doing and excavation, we are ... | |
| Building Archaeologist | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I completed Civil engineering and I want 2 become a Building Archaeologist. Will a B.Tech in Civil ... A: Being a "building archaeologist" is a very narrow field and I"m not sure if there is a lot of work ... | |
| artifact? | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: ..I have been having alot of difficulty identifying a clay vase I purchased at an estate sale in ... A: rhumler@rookwood.com Hi Lori, I am not an expert in modern American Ceramic arts. However the ... | |
| Needs help! | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: Ok so I'm going to be a junior in high school this fall and i was wondering what i should do to ... A: I assume that you want to go into Archaeology and want to know what else you need to take in high ... | |
| looking to hire an academic working in Tulum | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: Greetings. I found you on the internet. I'll be in Riviera Maya with my familiy in late July. ... A: Soon after I got this, I contacted a few colleagues who are working in the area of Tulum. None are ... | |
| rock with imprint or fossil? | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: i pick this rock up because of the lines on it .Found in a dry creek bed.Any idea what it could be. ... A: Fossils are generally the purview of paleontologists rather then archaeologists. However, since ... | |
| rock with lines | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: i pick this rock up because of the lines on it .Found in a dry creek bed.Any idea what it could be. A: these lines may be caused by the sharpening of flint blades or rubbing a sand line (used for cutting ... | |
| looking to hire an academic working in Tulum | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Greetings. I found you on the internet. I'll be in Riviera Maya with my familiy in late July. ... A: We during the field season it is nearly impossible to find someone to take some "time off" to give a ... | |
| Transporting Bones and Artifacts | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm a novelist, writing about an archaeological find of 17th century human bones and artifacts in a ... A: Well this change in senerio does change the complexion of the situation. First of all if the cellar ... | |
| Transporting Bones and Artifacts | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm a novelist, writing about an archaeological find of 17th century human bones and artifacts in a ... A: Dolomitic limestone is alkiline based and as a result has the ability to neutralize acids. In a ... | |
| Transporting Bones and Artifacts | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm a novelist, writing about an archaeological find of 17th century human bones and artifacts in a ... A: I believe that your premiss may be slightly flawed. An air tight cave is almost a contradiction in ... | |
| Career Interview Questions | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: my name is Kris, I'm in 7th grade and I have a project for my Language Arts class. For the project I ... A: 1) College degrees in Archaeology/Anthropology and lots of field work. Of course having a passion ... | |
| hand carved stone | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: My son was playing at a friends house tonight in Columbia Falls and found an interesting round ... A: It could easily be a bead of some type. It could be a fired clay which could feel like stone. It ... | |
| career path in Archeology department | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Now am keen having interest in knowing and exploring Indian Archeology and would like to turn it ... A: Since you are interested in Indian Archaeology, you will need to decide what areas of interest you ... | |
| indian stone artifacts, NJ | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Salier, attached is the first of a series of images (if needed) taken of a group of stone ... A: With out a "diagnostic" point, it is very hard to determine age. However, the axe appears to be ... | |
| indian stone artifacts, NJ | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Salier, attached is the first of a series of images (if needed) taken of a group of stone ... A: Some are clearly manipulated by man but then were heavily eroded by beach action or some other ... | |
| bottles | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: What is more valueable objects or knowledge? Although many states have varying laws, federal law ... A: Here is the web site to the Montana Archaeological Society http://www.mtarchaeologicalsociety.org ... | |
| Mystery chalk object | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I do realise you dont appraise artifacts i was just wondering whether you might know what this chalk ... A: Is it hollow on the inside? Does it hold water? It looks rather modern vs. old. where was it ... | |
| bottles | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: What is more valueable objects or knowledge? Although many states have varying laws, federal law ... A: I understand your perspective. But let me start with a question to you. Are you familiar with King ... | |
| found ? possible cannon ball | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: my grandma had some bushed pulled up in her yard and these 2 balls were found. we brought them back ... A: This is a cannon ball with fuze intact. This means that it is still live!! Do not expose it to heat ... | |
| Bioarchaeology | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: Recently I've been reading about bioarchaeology and have become very interested in the field. ... A: Your talents and knowledge is very important to the field of Bioarchaeology. This is a skill set ... | |
| Lead Cannonball | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I found this Lead cannonball in the Mountains near Oak City, Utah close to the sight of Black Hawk ... A: This is typically called canister shot. These are generally between 3 and 4" in diameter and several ... | |
| Colleges | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Salier, I am currently junior, and believe I want to go into archaeology in college. I have heard ... A: First of all when you say "Old World" do you mean Europe? And if you mean Europe, do you mean the ... | |
| Social Archaeology | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I've been doing some research into social archaeology, but I haven't been successful in finding the ... A: I'm not surprized that you've had this difficulty. Archaeology, as you are aware looks at the ... | |
| Possible Old Cannon Ball | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: We recently found this old metal ball when we were digging up an old flower bed outside our home. ... A: This looks like it is a steel shot or small cannon ball. Are there any markings on the ball? Stamped ... | |
| salary | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: hey Ralph how much an archeologist get for his job? A: That depends on the education. A person with a Bachelors degree in the US is not generally ... | |
| Why hasnt this area been looked at? | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: To whom it may concern, First, my name is Devon, and I hope you can help me answer a question ... A: Follow up answer - Take a look at any big city from 600 miles up in space and also the Rocky ... | |
| bronze cannonball | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a cannonball found around 1957 approximate. around Fort McComb and fort Pike in New Orleans, ... A: I am happy that you had it disarmed. It alarms me the number of people who have these darn things ... | |
| subjects needed for archeology | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: this year i will pass my high school and am really interested in archeology. I want to make my ... A: First of all, have you been accepted at a collage or university which has a programe in Anthropology ... | |
| cannonballs | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: Salier, I have two iron solid-shot cannonballs. One is 3" at 12 lbs., and the other is 3/12" at 20 ... A: Please send me pics of the balls, please include a scale so that I have a better feel for size. A ... | |
| need information | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I have two artifacts one is a hammering tool with a rock inside some sort of bone,the other is ... A: Please send pics to rsalier@hotmail.com and please include a scale like a ruler or coin with in the ... | |
| Old skull | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I have an old skull which is human but none of my dr friends can identifyThanks for looking charles A: Send me pics of the skull and let me know what you are trying to accomplish. What do you want to ... | |
| Bronze cannon balls | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I have had a pair of bronze cannon balls for about 20 years but know very little about them. I have ... A: They look more like 5+ inches in diameter. Are there any other markings on them? I will need ... | |
| Stone Hammer | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I was given this as a gift from the owners of Orme Ranch here in AZ who say they have had it for 50+ ... A: Age is hard to define since it is out of context (was not found with in a layer of a known site). ... | |
| Stone Hammer | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I was given this as a gift from the owners of Orme Ranch here in AZ who say they have had it for 50+ ... A: What you have is a rather impressive pestle from a "mortar and pestle set", it is NOT a hammer. ... | |
| k-t boundry | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I live in South East Alabama. If I were to dig a small hole, would I be able to see signs of the K-T ... A: If you go on line to www.google.com and put in "K-T Boundary" there are a multitude of articles on ... | |
| schooling | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: hi i have looked up what schooling i need to become a archaeologist and cant find the answer so can ... A: At a minimum you will need to have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. In ... | |
| possible cannon ball | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I discovered a heavy old looking metal sphere while cleaning out a garage while ... A: Well, you can call the local police department to see if they have a bomb disposal team. They may ... | |
| possible cannon ball | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I discovered a heavy old looking metal sphere while cleaning out a garage while ... A: It is a bronze cannon ball, probably of French origin It is what is called a 15 pounder and would ... | |
| Some Interview questions | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm a student in the eighth grade doing a project about interviewing a professional on my chosen ... A: I became interested in Archaeology at a very early age (7) when I found my very first arrow head on ... | |
| Photo analysis | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: In an aerial photograph, how does one destinguish between the works of Human hands, vs. that of ... A: Before you can get a read on prehistoric sites from aerial pics, you need to become comfortable with ... | |
| khnum amulet | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a Khnum amulet that is about three inches tall and I think is made out of bronze. It was ... A: I"ll be more then happy to take a look. With out having it in hand, it may be impossible for me to ... | |
| College opinion | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I am considering Mercyhurst College in Erie Pennsylvania to study archaeology. When I visited, it ... A: Boston U, GMU are both good schools with good programs. University of Tennessee and U of Penn are ... | |
| College opinion | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I am considering Mercyhurst College in Erie Pennsylvania to study archaeology. When I visited, it ... A: It is a nice small private school with a reasonable program. However, it is limited in scope and is ... | |
| native artifact i found in Meaford ont.ca. | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: in early 90s while tilling a plot for a garden i had upturned an approx 5 by 7 in diamond shaped ... A: Descriptions are minimally helpful. I will need to see the object. Please try sending the pics to ... | |
| Stone tool | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I found this rock probably 30-35 years ago in my backyard in NJ. I always thought it was something ... A: It is very hard to tell from this pic. Can you send me more? For instance take pics of the two ... | |
| indian artifact | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I found this along the kentucky river i think it may be some kind of hammer head or something that ... A: This is an unusual looking item. Would you kindly take more pics of this and send them to me. ... | |
| rock or tool ? | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: This was found on a ranch in Laredo Texas. It resembles a baby pacifier. Any help in what may have ... A: Note the apparent polish on the head of the pestle. This is from being held in a bit of leather ... | |
| rock or tool ? | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: This was found on a ranch in Laredo Texas. It resembles a baby pacifier. Any help in what may have ... A: This is indeed a very unusual item. It does appear to be man made and looks like a small pestel ... | |
| what is this | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: I found this in central kentucky last summer,the water level was down because of the drought,Ipicked ... A: This is more likely to be a pigment grinder. Small amounts of pigment like red ocher or charcoal ... | |
| Archaeology | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, my dream for as long as i can remember has been to be an archaeologist, travel the world, ... A: First of all, tell me about your self. Please answer the following questions: 1) Are you in high ... | |
| Wilderness and Anthropology | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: My name is Natalie and I have just started college in Arizona. Lately I have been re-evaluating my ... A: The suggestion I have for you is to go on line and find the consulting companies that are looking ... | |
| Archaeology and/or Conservation | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask if it's possible to combine archaeology and conservation. I would like to ... A: When you say conservation, I assume you mean environmental conservation. The answer is yes, it is ... | |
| Grooved Ware people | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Ralph - is this within your expertise?: - could you guestimate an approx time of appearance of ... A: Grooved ware ceramics predate Beaker ceramics (Bronze age) by +/-500 to 1000 years. It appears to ... | |
| Lost Slave Cemetery in East Texas | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I have been tracing my family tree for about two years now and during my search, I learned the ... A: I applaud your hard work and efforts in preservation of a lost cemetary. This is indeed difficult ... | |
| Old Artifacts I found | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: My great uncle fancied himself a tresher hunter he was well traveled a metal detector enthusiast ... A: Well first of all, a jade axe would be very unusual. It could be Chinese, Japanese, Mayan, Olmec ... | |
| ancient egypt | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: what are the names of Cleopatra's advisers? A: Take a look at the link provided below. This link will take you to Cleopatra VII the last of the ... | |
| Cannonball | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a plumbing contractor in Houston Texas and some 8 or 9 years ago my labor crew was replacing a ... A: Yes, Please send me some pics including the area of the fuse and shield emblem. Also place a ruler ... | |
| cannon ball | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My mother has a cannon ball on her property. It has been there all her life and she is 82 yrs old. ... A: Believe it or not, some of these are still live! In a recent accident, a man and one of his ... | |
| Rock with carvings | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I live near the banks of the Mississippi River in Central Mississippi near a site well know for ... A: It is a little hard to see the design in the photo. But it does clearly show that the design was ... | |
| Archaeology | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I am currently a high school student and am strongly interested in pursuing a degree in Archaeology, ... A: First of all, why archaeology? And why the classical cultures? Why not Meso-American, North ... | |
| Rock Hammer/Axe and bowling ball? | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I saw this response you posted: ... A: If you would send me photos of the objects with a scale next to them ( a ruler would work) and send ... | |
| Artifact | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I received this statue of some type recently from someone who traveled a lot in Mexico and Guatemala ... A: It looks like it is made out of an unfired clay or perhaps a tuffa (volcanic rock like pumice) Both ... | |
| Colleges | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I've been interested in archaeology for a few years now and I'm beginning to look at colleges. Most ... A: Indiana University has a well respected program.http://www.indiana.edu/~anthro/archeo_anthro.html ... | |
| Colleges | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: I've been interested in archaeology for a few years now and I'm beginning to look at colleges. Most ... A: Many state schools have fair to good programs. For instance, Texas Northern has a good program, ASU ... | |
| unknown artifact | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I was going through a friends collection of Native American artifacts found by an archeologist ... A: Please send me the additional pics at: rsalier@hotmail.com and put artifact in the subject line. ... | |
| International student for Archaeology | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Salier! I am Zhander, 18 years old, from the Philippines. I really want to study ... A: Didn't you get my previous answer? I recommended several universities in Australia, Japan and ... | |
| Archaeology (international student) | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Salier! I am Zhander, 18 years old, from the Philippines. I really want to study ... A: Since you did not indicate to me which area or cultural area you have the most interest in here is ... | |
| Archaeology (international student) | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Salier! I am Zhander, 18 years old, from the Philippines. I really want to study ... A: Well, Ba Archaeology with a minor in History would be appropriate for the Classics since these were ... | |
| Archaeology (international student) | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Salier! I am Zhander, 18 years old, from the Philippines. I really want to study ... A: So you want to study classical archaeology. You have three basic choices: 1) Roman 2) Greek 3) ... | |
| What are 10 reasons not to visit France? | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: If you were to come up with 10 reasons not to visit France what would they be? ANSWER: Well, that ... A: The economy in the US is still struggeling. Unemployment is still high and people are worried and ... | |
| Mummies | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Salier, I am in 4th grade & am working on a project on Egyptian mummies. I wanted to ask you if ... A: Mummification was generally reserved for the wealthy and royalty during the first and second ... | |
| What are 10 reasons not to visit France? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: If you were to come up with 10 reasons not to visit France what would they be? A: Well, that is up to the individual. I personally have no reasons NOT to visit France. Each culture ... | |
| multiple faces carved on small stones | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Salier I found several stones ranging from 1 inch long to 4 inches long having faces carved on ... A: I am open to looking at these items but would need to have pics of them to have a better idea of ... | |
| career demands. | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I can't find anything more specific. Can you help? A: There have always been more archaeologists then jobs. One reason is that it pays poorly. A shovel ... | |
| Skeleton construction | 8/15/2010 |
| Q: Our 14 year old son has developed a passion for constructing skeletons. Thus far, he's built a cat, ... A: You are not to far from the Peabody museum. Contact the curator of collections and ask if he/she is ... | |
| Indian archaeology | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a background in social science and education. I have studied the Vedas for many years and ... A: AH!! Well then you are well on your way to your goal. The gaining of said sensitivity is what I ... | |
| UG in archaeology in the US | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I'm a student doing my final year Engineering in Information Technology in Chennai,India. I ... A: Kumaar, If you have a high school diploma or a college degree then a US school is probably going to ... | |
| Indian archaeology | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a background in social science and education. I have studied the Vedas for many years and ... A: I will assume that you already have a degree in some social science + education and would be looking ... | |
| Archaeology Grad School | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: Hey Ralph, I am currently a sophomore at one of the best state schools in America. I just finished ... A: So, you want to be an Archaeologist. Are you ready for a life of poverty and hard work? Moving ... | |
| fossil | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a number of questions.Please answer as many as possible according to your expertise. 1.I have ... A: If they are true fossils then, evolutionarally, these may be very different from modern versions. ... | |
| Another Cannonball? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I came across your post about the cannonball by Google online. I just moved into a home built in ... A: This is a hollow cannon ball with an intact fuse. This is a dangerous object and could indeed ... | |
| fossil | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a number of questions.Please answer as many as possible according to your expertise. 1.I have ... A: 1) I have my doubts about the fossil ginger and garlic. They may be hard as rock but this can be ... | |
| stone tool artifacts found in upper colo. river area | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a collection of stone age tools that I found on the banks of the Colorado river by McCoy ... A: With out seeing the object in question, it is nearly impossible for me to give you an answer. I ... | |
| archeaology | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: while i am finished the UG in civil engineering & now i need to became a Archaeologist. sir my ... A: I hope that the following web site will provide you with what you need. ... | |
| archaelogy | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: while i am finished the UG in civil engineering & now i need to became a Archaeologist. sir my ... A: Anthropology is the degree track. Archaeology is generally part of the Anthropology department at ... | |
| asking que. | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I want to know all about this course that is Archaeology,from where can I pursue this course in ... A: Here is a website that will help you find programs in Archaeology in India.: ... | |
| object found at site | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: was just wondering if it could possibly be anything of importance,or from the indians thanks, mr ... A: Mr. Mason, From this pic. it looks like a disk about 2" in diameter and perhaps 1/2" thick. It ... | |
| object found at site | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: was just wondering if it could possibly be anything of importance,or from the indians thanks, mr ... A: Mason, If you send me photos of the rock. Please be sure to place a ruler or other measuring ... | |
| cannonball | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: 30 years ago in northern Michigan,I found, buried in a backyard, what I am assuming, is a cannon ... A: It sounds like you have a "40 pounder" on your hands. Examine it carefully. If there is a 1" round ... | |
| Egyptian scarabs | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: Salier, I notice that on e-bay, there are many ancient Egyptian scarabs for sale that are in the $50 ... A: Chances are very high that if it is on e-bay it is a modern "Antique". These have been made for the ... | |
| requesting for the information about courses related to archaeology for an civil engineer | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: SIR,Iam 8th sem civil engineer student & i want to become an ARCHAEOLOGIST.so,Sir can u please guide ... A: I am very happy to see so many people in India interested in becoming Archaeologists. It will ... | |
| native american hunting stone? | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: i've tooled around on the internet trying to find a match to a stone i found 25 years ago in the ... A: This appears to be volcanic in nature. It is probably not very heavy but that is also not uncommon ... | |
| An old hammer head tool | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Sailer, My father gave me years ago a large stone hammer head weapon/tool that was found in ... A: Yes this is definitely an axe preform. The material is a cohansy quartzite and I can even tell you ... | |
| An old hammer head tool | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Sailer, My father gave me years ago a large stone hammer head weapon/tool that was found in ... A: I was born and raised in Southern NJ. So, I am very familiar with this form. This is an ax ... | |
| Possible cannonball | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have what i believe to be a cannonball that i found while digging in my yard for a pool. It is ... A: First of all please send me some pics of the ball. (rsalier@hotmail.com subject cannon ball). ... | |
| Hi its me again | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: You gave me some info. before the holidays and I was really thankful. I have to say i most ... A: For the classics, University of Pennsylvania or Columbia University would be my first two choices ... | |
| cannonball | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: we moved in our house about 7 years ago. We dug up some rocks in our back yard to make a fire pit. ... A: Yes, this is a hollow ball which probably still contains black powder. This is a steel fused ball ... | |
| cannonball | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: we moved in our house about 7 years ago. We dug up some rocks in our back yard to make a fire pit. ... A: It does appear to be a cannon ball. Given the weight, it may be a hollow one that could still ... | |
| archaelogy | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: hai. i m frm india i wnt tk archaelogy as my career.i m doing B.A sanskrit and i m goin to finish it ... A: I have read some of the epics such as the Rig Veda and some of he Krishna stories. These are very ... | |
| IT to Archeology | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am an Engineering(IT) graduate from India and I was wondering, if it would be possible for me to ... A: The UK is probably the best option for you. Again, Oxford and Cambridge have the best programs in ... | |
| IT to Archeology | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am an Engineering(IT) graduate from India and I was wondering, if it would be possible for me to ... A: I understand parental pressure. Mine did not want me to go into Archaeology either but compromised, ... | |
| archaelogy | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: hai. i m frm india i wnt tk archaelogy as my career.i m doing B.A sanskrit and i m goin to finish it ... A: A degree in Sanskrit is a good starting point for doing archaeology in India. It will allow you to ... | |
| courses in india | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: hey!!im from india and im persuing my engeering,i wanna be a egyptologist.i want to take up the ... A: Taking correspondence courses in archaeology is a little like taking surgery courses by ... | |
| archaelogy | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: hai. i m frm india i wnt tk archaelogy as my career.i m doing B.A sanskrit and i m goin to finish it ... A: I do not know what the requirements are in India. However, since you are in university now, the ... | |
| choosing a path | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I understand you have been getting these questions a lot, but I haven't found the answer I'm looking ... A: Going to a Junior college is a good idea if you or your family does not have the financial ... | |
| archaeologist | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: i want to know how a archaeologist operate,i want to know whats the pay of archaeologist,what ... A: An Archaeologist is a person who studies the remains of cultures. Not just the human bones but the ... | |
| Schools | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: What is the best school to go to for archeology if you don't know what kind of archeology you want ... A: Many schools tend to specialize in specific cultural areas. Some focus on Rome/Greece, others Egypt ... | |
| Starting Classes | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: First let me tell you I am a working mother and want to go back to school to become an ... A: U of North Texas has a very good archaeology program. Also your local chapter of the Texas ... | |
| Starting Classes | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: First let me tell you I am a working mother and want to go back to school to become an ... A: Archaeology as you can well imagine is in large measure digging in the dirt and working in a ... | |
| Nazareth | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have read recently that a house has been discovered in Nazareth that dates back to the time of the ... A: When there is continuos occupation of a site, there is little material left "undone". Buildings are ... | |
| about archaeology | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: 2 questions 1. what college would you recommend for a doctorate? 2. do you have to get a bachelors ... A: Well, the normal order of things is a Bachelors then a Masters degree and finally the Doctorate. ... | |
| digging | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey! So I've been pretty interested in Archeology/Anthropology for a while now and I had a couple ... A: I assume that you are a junior and that you have another year to go. The right school for you will ... | |
| I'm doing research please help | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: and I'm thinking of being an archaeologist. I was wondering if you could answer these questions. 1) ... A: 1) Very few if any. Of course that depends on who you work for and the kind of job. Most "shovel ... | |
| what courses to take for archaeology | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: do i need gr.12 functions to become an archaeologist? what other courses do you need that help you ... A: To be a professional archaeologist, you will need a university degree. At a minimum a Bachelors ... | |
| trying to identify a cannonball? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Many years ago I found two solid lead balls 2" in diameter. The second one seems to be a lead alloy ... A: Sounds like you have what is commonly called canister shot. Basically a shot gun shell for a ... | |
| Nazareth | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have read recently that a house has been discovered in Nazareth that dates back to the time of the ... A: Nazareth is an ancient town on the shore of the sea of Galilee. It dates back much farther then the ... | |
| Hello | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: Its me again! you asked last time what i would want to do with archeology. i mostly want to deal ... A: Roman Egypt. This is a very narrow time frame. It was also a very tumultuous time in that part of ... | |
| Stone Implements | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a stone hammer head I found in Western Montana while I was still a boy. It definitely has ... A: You can send them directly to me: rsalier@hotmail.com At this address, I can accept files ... | |
| Stone Implements | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a stone hammer head I found in Western Montana while I was still a boy. It definitely has ... A: These are late Archaic artifacts. The Hammer Stone with the groove is actually a mallet used in ... | |
| cannonball | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you id what I think is a cannonball? It is 4 7/8" in diameter and weighs 5#. There are two ... A: The answer is a Booming YES. In 2008 a collector in VA blew him self up while messing with a ball ... | |
| cannonball | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you id what I think is a cannonball? It is 4 7/8" in diameter and weighs 5#. There are two ... A: Duluth!!??!? I don't think that the Civil War got quite that far north. But it I believe that it ... | |
| cannonball | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Can you id what I think is a cannonball? It is 4 7/8" in diameter and weighs 5#. There are two ... A: This looks like a standard issue ball from the civil war. Are there any numbers or arrows or other ... | |
| Best Colleges in the U.S. for archaeology | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm not really sure what I'd like to do like the subfields and such. May be maritime, biblical, ... A: Have you ever been on a dig? If not, then this is a good place to start to see if you really like ... | |
| Education | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What public universities in the U.S. are the best to study archaeology at? ANSWER: Hi Paige, That ... A: I will assume that you are a Junior and you are beginning to look for schools, since by now as a ... | |
| Education | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What public universities in the U.S. are the best to study archaeology at? ANSWER: Hi Paige, That ... A: Classical? as in Roman or Greek or Viking? Or are you more interested in Germanic or Gaulic peoples ... | |
| Education | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: What public universities in the U.S. are the best to study archaeology at? A: That is a hard question to answer. Most universities will specialize in a specific cultural area ... | |
| Accuracy of Dimensions of Great Pyramid | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I've been reading a few books on the Great Pyramid (or Cheops or ...) and none of them are clear if ... A: There is only speculation and work on the pyramids is currently at a standstill, Egypt does not have ... | |
| Accuracy of Dimensions of Great Pyramid | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I've been reading a few books on the Great Pyramid (or Cheops or ...) and none of them are clear if ... A: This is an excellent question! for the most part it is the current dimension since the thickness and ... | |
| Archeaology and Chemistry | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a first-year student at the University of Toronto, planning to major in chemistry and ... A: UT is a great school and has some excellent Archaeological resources and courses. It is one of the ... | |
| Career Decisions | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Amy and I have been struggling with my decision to become an archeologist for a long time ... A: First of all, I assume that you are in High School and are trying to figure out your next steps. ... | |
| Archeology | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm in ninth grade and I've been wondering what college would be best for me to attend since i want ... A: In high school, if you can, get into the IB program (International Baccalaureate) or make sure that ... | |
| Archaeology | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Are there any good colleges in Virginia that have archaeology programs or offer majors in that ... A: Excellent responses. Two schools I would highly recommend besides W&M are UVA Charlottesville and ... | |
| Archaeology | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Are there any good colleges in Virginia that have archaeology programs or offer majors in that ... A: Yes there are some decent programs in VA universities. College of W&M participates in work at ... | |
| archeology | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: what type of job can you get with a master degree or with a PhD? ANSWER: Hi Kenny, Well, good ... A: 1) Well, today I work as a consultant and can basically work as much as I want but it took me nearly ... | |
| archeology | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: what type of job can you get with a master degree or with a PhD? A: Well, good question. There are a lot of consultancies that are looking for people with an MA in ... | |
| Dinosaur Bones found | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: How can I find a local archaeologist to investigate a series of fossilized bones. The bones are ... A: The University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa has a paleontologist who is interested in helping you out. His ... | |
| Dinosaur Bones found | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: How can I find a local archaeologist to investigate a series of fossilized bones. The bones are ... A: Are these bones fossilized? If so then what you need is a Paleontologist, a fossil person. An ... | |
| Ancient Anasazi pueblo peoples | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have did much research and study of over 6 years of the peoples of this Southwest Colorado area ... A: You are running into several issues. First of all is that you are viewed as a rank amateur and any ... | |
| stone tool | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Presently in Ticrit Iraq. While out rock hunting found,for lack of better (hammer head) looking ... A: Send me a pic of the item, place a ruler next to it so that I have a sense of scale. Take it from ... | |
| Archaeology with Business? Does it fit or is it just odd? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I am about to start an undergraduate degree, “Bachelor of Archaeological Practice”, I want to pursue ... A: I would go with both degrees. Why? Well with a BA in Archaeological Practice (is that in any way ... | |
| Plague victims | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: If you unearth plague or other infectious disease victims, is there any possibility of releasing ... A: There are some organisms that can survive a long time in the right environment. When excavations ... | |
| archeology | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm an electrical engineering student-4th year.i'm quite interested in archeology and want to pursue ... A: Archaeology comes after considerable work both in undergraduate and at the graduate levels. There ... | |
| High School Courses | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: you probably get this question all the time, so sorry, but do I need to take pre calculous in gr.12 ... A: Most unis will have similar requirements for entry and may require some remedial course work if they ... | |
| archeology | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm an electrical engineering student-4th year.i'm quite interested in archeology and want to pursue ... A: Do you want to get a second BA in Anthropology/Archaeology or are you thinking that you can go ... | |
| High School Courses | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: you probably get this question all the time, so sorry, but do I need to take pre calculous in gr.12 ... A: Can you take bio 40 with out having taken bio 30? And no you don't need calculous for doing ... | |
| about marriage in ancient history | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have read the Ancient noble Egyptians would marry the close relatives, for instance, their ... A: Yes the royal families of Ancient Egypt did marry within the family. This did lead to children with ... | |
| ancient egypt | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i have another question that i would like to know. 1. Does the Ancient Egyptian culture influence ... A: The answer simply is yes. The Nile is still a major water way, the farming is still done in much ... | |
| Underwater Features | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I noticed several geometric forms off the coast of North Carolina about 35 miles S.E. of Cape ... A: You don't really see what you are seeing. Google Earth and other out fits that "show the sea floor" ... | |
| ancient egypt | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Hi, I have a few questions that I would like to know, you could ignore it if it doesn't in your ... A: All tombs in Egypt had "prayers" in written form that were used to seal the tombs. These prayers ... | |
| Tusk or Bone | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: This is a garage sale find. The woman said it was tusk ,but from looking at one of your previous ... A: Yes, I will need photographs. When you take the photos, please include a ruler or something for the ... | |
| Underwater Features | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I noticed several geometric forms off the coast of North Carolina about 35 miles S.E. of Cape ... A: I'm not sure about what you are looking for but there is a phenomena called zebra stripping in the ... | |
| cannon Ball | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My son found this Item in the playground of the Wanamassa school during recess. I always thought it ... A: Send me a photo of the object. Place a ruler or coin next to it for scale and give me the details ... | |
| cannon balls | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Sirs, I dug up an IRON, cast ball; 3.78 lbs, 3.032-3.116 dia. I am now convinced that it is not a ... A: Would you kindly send me a pic of the item along with information about where you found it and why ... | |
| unusual find | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Item found in Gas, Kansas 09-29-2009. Item was approximately 3 inches below gound. Not perfectly ... A: If it is iron, then it will be magnetic. If not then chances are it is lead. Looks a bit like ... | |
| Another Picture | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I found this while I was Meteorite hunting. It looks like an arrow head made of metal with the end ... A: That is ok. Sometimes the file size is to big for the system. From the two you sent to me, I ... | |
| Possible Atrifact | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I found this while I was Meteorite hunting. It looks like an arrow head made of metal with the end ... A: Please send pics to rsalier@hotmail.com. I suspect that the item is a trade item from around the ... | |
| Possible Atrifact | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I found this while I was Meteorite hunting. It looks like an arrow head made of metal with the end ... A: It is hard for me to tell based on this one photo. Would you kindly send me 3 more. 1) on its ... | |
| Archaeology | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: First I would like to Thank You for taking time to answer my question.I am interested in a BA in ... A: To teach at the college or university level, you will need to have a PhD. It generally can not be ... | |
| Archaeology | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: First I would like to Thank You for taking time to answer my question.I am interested in a BA in ... A: JM is a good school but I've not been overly impressed by their classical archaeology program, I ... | |
| chemistry | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: how does wearchaeologist use chemistry? A: Archaeology uses chemistry in several ways. First of all, in dating objects. This is one of the ... | |
| Social Studies | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: What role dose carbon dioxide play in climactic changes? Please try to answer quickly its really ... A: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is considered a "green house gas". This means that it does not allow heat from ... | |
| I'm Really Confused | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently a college freshmen majoring in music education, but with the economy the way it is ... A: Archaeology is in the "hole" at the moment. Not a good alternative in my view. Music Education is ... | |
| Degree | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Hey Ralph, I was kind of confused about getting a degree in archaeology. What kind of degree should ... A: Well, I'm not sure that I can answer this question. I take it that you are in college and in an ... | |
| Questions | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am still in high school. I am a junior and my interest in bones have grown over the years. I do ... A: In some places, they have a local community college. In most states, the college credit you get ... | |
| Questions | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am still in high school. I am a junior and my interest in bones have grown over the years. I do ... A: Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Higher math (If you can do AP or IB even better). Also being able ... | |
| Questions | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I am still in high school. I am a junior and my interest in bones have grown over the years. I do ... A: Well, in archaeology we don't always work with bones and in fact, this only comes up may be 10% of ... | |
| Graduate program school ranking | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am asking today if you would be able to answer a question about ranking prospective schools that I ... A: Great answers. Given your disability and your dislike for cold damp climates, I would think that ... | |
| Graduate program school ranking | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am asking today if you would be able to answer a question about ranking prospective schools that I ... A: Well first of all, please answer the questions below. This will help me to gain a better ... | |
| Carbon Dating | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: How are ancient Egyptian finds (specifically clay tablets and pottery) dated? I understand Carbon ... A: Although it is true that C-14 does not work on inorganic materials, clay tablets, pottery and other ... | |
| need advice | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently working on getting my basics out of the way thought Phoenix online. i want to go to ... A: Well first of all, you need to figure out what you want to study. Archaeology is a very broad field ... | |
| best colleges | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, I am simply wondering what is the best college to go to for studying archaeology? ... A: Well the first thing you need to do is make a few decisions. They include: 1) what kind of ... | |
| colleges | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: my name is kelsie and i have been in love with history since 5th grade.I am a junior now and its ... A: Both FSU in Tallahasee an U of Florida at Gainsville have very good programs. Do you also have a ... | |
| Small colleges for Archaeology | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in Archaeology as a possible career and as a probable major in college. ... A: Check out Seton Hall University. This is a small school with a program that may fit your needs. ... | |
| Cannonball Dating..... | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I am wonder how we can tell what time frame a cannonball is from? The people we bought our home ... A: Though it is true that no battles took place in or around Maple Shade, both the British and the ... | |
| Archaeology Digs | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: We live in South East Texas, and would love to find a dig we could go on, but I have had a hard time ... A: You can try this web site but there aren't to many sites that allow amateurs to participate. ... | |
| Tiahuanaco/Puma Punku | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am somewhat perplexed by the fact that the civilization immediately preceding the Inca built the ... A: We moderns are always amazed by the technological prowess of our ancestors. Weather it is the stone ... | |
| want to be an archaeologist | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am a high school science student(grade XI )from Nepal and I am interested in archaeology;I ... A: I am aware of the current upheaval in Nepal and the difficulties you may be facing. Is it possible ... | |
| Historic item found along Oregon coast | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I found a wooden object along the shoreline in Charleston, Oregon names Fossil Point. I was hunting ... A: There is a way to attache photos to your All Experts questions but I'm not sure how it is done. So ... | |
| dna testing | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: in a paternity test of fetal tissue, is it possible to acquire a false positive if you test the ... A: In fetal tissue, in fact all tisssues, you will have one set of alleles from the mother and the ... | |
| College! | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school junior who has been interested in archaeology since she can remember. I have been ... A: Old World Archaeology? Do you mean classical as in Roman, Greek etc...? Or do you mean Bronze Age, ... | |
| Can't find the perfect college fit! | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school senior and have been interested in archaeology since 9th grade! And after ... A: Well the U of P has a good classical program but lets take a look at U of North Texas and U Florida. ... | |
| Can't find the perfect college fit! | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school senior and have been interested in archaeology since 9th grade! And after ... A: First a series of questions: 1) what state do you live in? 2) Archaeology as a field of study or ... | |
| Interest in Archeology | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: my names Jennifer and I'm going to be attending Humboldt State University this fall. I am still ... A: Humboldt has a small program which includes some archaeology. Mary Scoggin, departmental chair is ... | |
| State school for anthropology major with a focus on South America-Follow Up | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am mostly interested in Archaeology. Particularly the Incas, however I am also interested in some ... A: The best one by far and used by most (but not all) is www.shovelbums.org. This is a great place to ... | |
| State school for anthropology major with a focus on South America | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a community college at the moment and I am looking to transfer to a larger university to ... A: Well, if you can tell me if you are interested in Archaeology of South America or Anthropology (as ... | |
| State school for anthropology major with a focus on South America | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a community college at the moment and I am looking to transfer to a larger university to ... A: Both good schools. NMSU has a good-to strong program in Meso-American anthropology/Archaeology. ... | |
| State school for anthropology major with a focus on South America | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm in a community college at the moment and I am looking to transfer to a larger university to ... A: U Florida and U North Texas both have reasonably good programs for central and south America. Both ... | |
| archeology | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 59 and will retire soon at 65. I want to study archeology and get an associate degree. I live ... A: The university system in Washington state has a reasonably well respected degree program in the ... | |
| affordable colleges | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: For several weeks I have been researching about colleges that major in archaeology. It is a ... A: They have a good program although it is focused on the norther plains. This is not a bad thing if ... | |
| affordable colleges | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: For several weeks I have been researching about colleges that major in archaeology. It is a ... A: Most private schools are very expensive but there are some very good programs at state schools and ... | |
| Ancient Egypt | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Based on Archeological evidence what race were the Ancient Egyptians? I heard they were White during ... A: The ancient Egyptians were north African or Semitic peoples. This is not really Caucasian but ... | |
| ancient underwater structures | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Salier, I believe that I have discovered an underwater city of vast proportions on Google Earth. ... A: If you did it right then I have a place in the deep ocean south of Alaska and west off the coast of ... | |
| ancient underwater structures | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Salier, I believe that I have discovered an underwater city of vast proportions on Google Earth. ... A: Although it is within the realm of possibility and we know of several sites of cities that have been ... | |
| pyramids | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Im a bit concern with the Giza Pyramids..why such great structures with no hieroglyphics were ever ... A: The pyramids of Giza are part of a massive mortuary complex and is by far one of the most studied ... | |
| Archaeology Schools | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I have always wanted to be an archaeologist, but the problem is I have dyslexia. I am smart, but ... A: I am also a dyslexic! What is cool is that even though we have problems with tests and reading, we ... | |
| k/t fossils from california | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I read A letter from someone asking where the nearest k/t boundry fossils could be found in ... A: I believe that the UC San Diego campus has one of the best Geology Departments in the UC system. ... | |
| k/t fossils from california | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I read A letter from someone asking where the nearest k/t boundry fossils could be found in ... A: Below is an article that in part responds to yourCordilleran Section Meeting - 105th Annual Meeting ... | |
| Dinasour Tissue not fossilized | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Why would we find dinasaur bones that aren't fossilized? Also why do i see any layers of strata ... A: There are several dating methodologies that are based on Physics and the physical characteristics of ... | |
| The 'Season' | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I read a lot about the so-called 'season' of an archaeological dig in Egypt, what period does this ... A: As you can well imagine, Egypt is a very hot place during the summer. In fact from about Mid April ... | |
| Pictoglyph paint and shapes of rocks | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Im digging in the woods behind my house. These woods have a creek nearby and lots of boulder rocks ... A: Digging damages and destroys archaeological sites. So if you do have something important, it is ... | |
| Nautical Archaeology | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My name is Sierra. I saw a question posted by someone named Jake that jogged my interest here. I ... A: That is a very tough question to answer. The number of jobs in Nautical Archaeology is still rather ... | |
| Unknown figurine | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: many years and were wondering of its origin. It is made of clay. I am attaching a picture for ... A: It looks Mexican. However, it is a rather unusual item. Would you be willing to take some ... | |
| Interview | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a project for my school, and we are supposed to obtain an interview from a professional ... A: 4 years for a BA and then 2 to 5 years more for a Masters and perhaps a PhD. Yes, I have found it ... | |
| archaeology | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am Bhavatosh Dhavale from India.I have completed my Masters in Anthropology from the university of ... A: There are many universities around the world that have programs. Typically in a PhD program it is ... | |
| Career switch? | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm presently working as a computer software programmer. I realized during my college life that I ... A: You may want to focus on a more unique type of archaeology which is a marriage of the more technical ... | |
| archaeology | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: i am a student of 12th standard..i am from India...i want to be an archaeologist.i am interested in ... A: There are many fine universities in India which look at the archaeology of the region. Since you ... | |
| Looking for the right graduate program... | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I took several courses in archaeology during my time as an undergrad, but not so many as to qualify ... A: Don't let the degree in English stop you. In fact, that may be a plus since many Archaeologists ... | |
| 8 pound canon ball identification | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 pound, about 4 inch dia, cannon ball that I thought was solid. During cleaning with ... A: From you initial description, I would have expected it to be hollow with a wall thickness of about ... | |
| 8 pound canon ball identification | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 pound, about 4 inch dia, cannon ball that I thought was solid. During cleaning with ... A: It may seem solid but it may be solid packed with black powder and the heat from the drill could dry ... | |
| 8 pound canon ball identification | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 pound, about 4 inch dia, cannon ball that I thought was solid. During cleaning with ... A: It sounds like you have a percussion cannon ball from the US Civil War. The brass plug is the ... | |
| Lithic Technology | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: Did later peoples continue to use the core-&-blade technology of the Clovis era ? A: Yes, The core and blade technology was used until late in the Archaic periods and may have been ... | |
| phd program for south east asia archeology | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a student of archaeology master program in university of Indonesia. I am interested in doing a ... A: I apologise, you had indicated ancient archaeology. This is a much different situation. Harvard ... | |
| phd program for south east asia archeology | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a student of archaeology master program in university of Indonesia. I am interested in doing a ... A: This is a difficult request. For India, the university at Delhi is probably the best but they don't ... | |
| Archaeology | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Archaeology is the second thing i want to be. An d I want to know how is it to be that and i have a ... A: You have a very unusual name. Can you tell me where you are from? Archaeology is an interesting ... | |
| summer programs focasing on archaeology/anthropology | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I am currently a Junior at the University of Rhode Island with a major in history and a minor in ... A: Join www.shovelbums.org and take a look at the field schools they have listed there. Remember to ... | |
| grad prorgrams | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Salier, My name is Colin and I am a high school senior about to graduate and have decided that I ... A: Both are good schools and will give you a well rounded degree in Anthropology. I would also ... | |
| Archeology information | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Mr. Salier, my name is matt and im a junior in high school. i thought i had my future cut ... A: You are not alone. There are a lot of kids out there that don't know what to do, or the direction ... | |
| Archaeology and Colleges | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I am currently finishing up my junior year in high school and have been prepping for a future in ... A: To get this range of coverage, you will need to attend one of the traditional US East Coast Ivies. ... | |
| Archaeology and Colleges | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I am currently finishing up my junior year in high school and have been prepping for a future in ... A: What kind of archaeology are you interested in? That can make a big difference. Let me know what ... | |
| archeology-studies | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know what college &course i can prefer as i like to be an archeologist ANSWER: Hi ... A: If you are interested in Egypt, then Oxford, Cambridge or Columbia are the three top schools for the ... | |
| archeology-studies | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: i would like to know what college &course i can prefer as i like to be an archeologist A: Before I can adequately help you in your decision making process, I need you to answer the following ... | |
| Rescue archeology | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing a mystery novel set in California that involves rescue archeology on a construction site ... A: Native Burials are very sensitive subjects especially out west. The construction company would need ... | |
| archeological objects ( from sunken ship) | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a large bronze bell and a very old clay pot that look like they have spent a lot of time in ... A: Please send me pics to rsalier@hotmail.com of both. Also do you know the last name of the people ... | |
| Osteology | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Salier, I am looking to apply to graduate programs for 2010 (or 2011 if I need to do additional ... A: Good Answers. Now that you've had a taste of Archaeology and doing contract work, what is your ... | |
| Osteology | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: Salier, I am looking to apply to graduate programs for 2010 (or 2011 if I need to do additional ... A: When you say you want to "solve them" what do you mean? Here are some more questions. With your ... | |
| Aztec calender stone | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I visited a small museum last month in western Mexico, there was a large rock with petroglypths of ... A: There are several versions of the calendar both in stone and codex. They do not completely agree ... | |
| Pleistocene vs. Holocene Advancement | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Sailer. Again, thank you so much for the time and expertise on these questions. I hope I'm not being ... A: No bother at all, that is why I'm here. Modern Homo Sapien Sapiens arose some 400K years ago and ... | |
| Is there anything left? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Sailer, thank you in advance for your time and expertise! I have a couple questions: First, I know ... A: I think we have just scratched the surface. Just yesterday in the jungles of Peru (Amazon side of ... | |
| archaeology digs in Texas | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: A senior citizen friend of mine who doesn't use computers is looking for a contact in the Austin, ... A: Join www.shovelbums.org. This website lists all of the field schools around the world (or at least ... | |
| Informational Interview | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I was required to do a informational interview for my career interest class and archaeology has ... A: 1) when in the field, we lay out sites, dig in the designated areas, map artifacts, move lots and ... | |
| i found this bone at the salton sea several years ago | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: about 10 years back, i found this bone when i was visiting the salton sea in southern california. i ... A: Sorry it took some time to get back with you. This may be the vertebra of a bison. The website ... | |
| Looking at archaeology as a possible second career | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: As an American who spent most of her growing-up years in England, I've always had an interest in ... A: There are several schools in Europe and the UK that have excellent Archaeology programs. Among ... | |
| archeology | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to know whats a good college for roman archeology and how much it will cost to get in their. ... A: Take the hardest classes you can. Do your homework and work hard including community service like ... | |
| archeology | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I want to know whats a good college for roman archeology and how much it will cost to get in their. ... A: A few more questions now that I know you a little better. Does your school have the IB program ... | |
| archeology | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I want to know whats a good college for roman archeology and how much it will cost to get in their. A: Some questions first. Are you in college now and if so what are you studying? If not, what year ... | |
| Advice for classes | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm also a sophmore in high school and I've been fascinated with archaeology since my parents bought ... A: Take Biology and Chemistry + Organic Chem. Take the highest level of Math you can and Hisory. Be ... | |
| Chemistry and Archaeology | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have read that chemistry is important to archaeology, but I wanted to know whether it is possible ... A: I have a background in both. My degree is in Archaeology but I took courses in metallugy, ... | |
| Top Public Archaeology Programs | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Salier, I am looking for the best public anthropology/archaeology programs in the Midwest and ... A: That depends on what you area of study and interest are. Are you interested in NA archaeology, If ... | |
| Cannon Ball Identification | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: .. I would like to know how to go about verifying or identifying what appears to be a small, ... A: There have been many types of munitions over the last 200+ years but what this sounds like is a ball ... | |
| Tusk? | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have what I think is a tusk and at first glance I thought was a Wooly Mammoth ivory tusk but a ... A: It does appear to be a tusk. It has the right shape and the longitudinal ridges that help to ... | |
| Archaeology/Anthropology | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in Archaeology and Anthropology so I am wondering which classes and schools you ... A: These subject areas are two vastly different subjects. Yes they are both ... | |
| Interview | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: For school, we have been assigned a career project and incidentally, I'm interested in pursuing a ... A: Paleontology and Archaeology do have things in common. Digging in the dirt, looking for bones, ... | |
| Grad schools | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently completing my BA in anthropology. My area of interest is transitions of subsistence ... A: All have good programs but I would select either UMASS or UBC. Others to consider are U Arizona and ... | |
| Japanese Archaeology | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a high school senior interested in studying japanese archaeology, is that possible to ... A: Yes. However, 1) you will need to speak Japanese 2) They do not view their archaeological remains ... | |
| ancient oil lamps | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Greetings! Okay...I feel a bit foolish for even asking this question, but here it goes. I have ... A: I took a look at them on ebay. Some may be authentic and others may be reproductions. Why are ... | |
| Archaeology as a career | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm a Biotechnology major currently working for UPS,India.Although my current job provides me with ... A: You are not alone in that boat!!. Many people have always wanted to become an archaeologist but ... | |
| The Book of Mormon | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I told someone that I didn't think there was archaeological evidence to support the claims made in ... A: The book of Mormon makes some very interesting claims that at this point are not supported in the ... | |
| uncertain, advice on books, and advice on where to study | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Mr Salier, I'm Maurice, and at the moment I'm doing IB International baccaeulorette, I'm quite sure ... A: All of my children went through the IB program. It is a great education. Zambia is rich in ... | |
| burying process | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: What factors account for the process of burying ancient archeological sites? Why are such finds ... A: Not all sites are deeply buried, take Stone Henge for example. But many sites are deeply buried and ... | |
| Oetzi! | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I have another question about the Oetzi. I was researching about the Oetzi. I need to Compare and ... A: Oezti is genetically and physically a modern human. There is NO difference between Oezti and you or ... | |
| College | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I am from Puerto Rico and I want to study archeology. I am in my first year of college, studying ... A: Ok, The reason for making a "choice" sooner rather then later is that the methods used in Europe vs. ... | |
| Oezti! | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I need a bit of help with the OETZI. Could you tell me some theories on WHY THE OETZI LIVED ON THE ... A: Oetzi did not live on the Alps but rather was a traveller thru the Alps. Based on the materials ... | |
| College | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I am from Puerto Rico and I want to study archeology. I am in my first year of college, studying ... A: First of all you will need to determine what kind of archaeology you are interested in, for ... | |
| Radiocarbon dating of animal bones. | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: How accurate is the radiocarbon dating of early animals bones?Is the plus or minus 120 years ... A: Radiocarbon dating of any thing but charcoal has limitations. However, in the last few months I ... | |
| Archaelogist recently moved to Pittsburgh | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved to Pittsburgh and I have a BA in Social Science Education and courses in ... A: I have no idea what took you away from paridise but there are jobs in Pittsburg on occasion. Since ... | |
| Help/Advice to become a shovel bum! | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I would like to learn/work more about archaeology. I'm a former college prof with specialty in ... A: If you are close to Chicago, then you have some great opportunities. The U of Chicago and ... | |
| Help/Advice to become a shovel bum! | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I would like to learn/work more about archaeology. I'm a former college prof with specialty in ... A: The 2009 field school book is in the process of being compiled. I would join www.shovelbums.org and ... | |
| Grad Schools? | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Ralph, I'm currently a junior majoring in History and Philosophy with minors in Chemistry and ... A: You are taking one heck of a course load! Good grief.... Columbia University University of ... | |
| Archaeology education | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school and am very interested in archeology. I have been looking at colleges ... A: The degree is ALWAYS in anthropology. Archaeology is an off shoot of Anthro. Besides, to ... | |
| How to become an Archeologist | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a sophomore in High School, and I am really interested in archeology. However, I don't know if ... A: Join www.shovelbums.com. They list all kinds of jobs, both paying and volunteer as well as field ... | |
| where do I start | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Salier, I'm currently enlisted in the US Air Force in the field of intelligence. I've completed ... A: I used to live in Newport News. With a background in Geospatial have you considered getting a ... | |
| College for Archaeology | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Salier I am writing to you by reason of me wanting to attend college to study archaeology. Firstly I ... A: If you goal is to work in a museum then you are looking for a degree in museology (Museum Sciences). ... | |
| College for Archaeology | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Salier I am writing to you by reason of me wanting to attend college to study archaeology. Firstly I ... A: Sweden has a rich history and a lot of archaeological materials from pre-Viking times through the ... | |
| Please answer | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I've decided i want to be an archeologist it seems so interesting but I don't know a good college ... A: The University of North Texas has a good program as does the main campus in Austin. You have a long ... | |
| Armature archaeology | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: What is an armature archaeology? A: An amature archaeologist is a person who is interested in archaeology but has not had formal ... | |
| Archeology Fieldwork | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I just received my GED test results and am waiting to start Austin Community College to major in ... A: Typically most sites were you can volunteer take place during the summer months vs. the school year. ... | |
| FOLLOW UP: CONCERNING AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm sorry to ask these follow up questions to respond to your answers: You said that "the distance ... A: My appologies, I said Borneo and I ment Papua New Guinea. If you take a look at the depth of the ... | |
| CONCERNING AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm just a layman interested in our journey as a species spreading from Africa to the rest of the ... A: During the various glaciations, the water levels of the oceans were much lower then they are today. ... | |
| Archeology? | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I am currently a sophomore in college. At the moment i am finishing up my core requirements for such ... A: How about a combination of the two? Genetic Anthropology. This looks at the migratory patterns of ... | |
| Career | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Obviously, like almost everyone else who has asked you a question, I was interesteed in a career as ... A: You are the second person tonight interested in Mesoamerican Archaeology. You did not mention what ... | |
| Studying archaeology | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently a sophmore in high school in California and am interested in studying mesoamerican ... A: Well there are lots of colleges and universities that have courses re: Mesoamerican Archaeology and ... | |
| Mediterranean Archaeology | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: Salier, My name is Rose and I'm a freshman at Columbia University. I'm going to major in ... A: Columbia is a great school for the Classics. But for a PhD, go to Cambridge or Oxford in the UK. U ... | |
| Machupicchu | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have gotten into a dispute of whether or not Machupicchu could be built using today's technology. ... A: The answer is yes. With todays technology we could build Machu Pichu. What is amazing is that it ... | |
| veterinarian and archeology | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I want to be a veterinarian but I also want a minor in Archeology and I am having trouble finding ... A: Being a vet takes a lot of time and you need to go to vet school for this. It is like becoming a ... | |
| Ruenstones in SE Kansas? | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I grew up on a farm in extreme SE Kansas about 100 north of the Heavener OK Ruenstone site. In our ... A: Even cow pastures were probably plowed at some point in time. But as children, unique things in the ... | |
| Ruenstones in SE Kansas? | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I grew up on a farm in extreme SE Kansas about 100 north of the Heavener OK Ruenstone site. In our ... A: Do you have a photo of the stone or perhaps a rubbing you may have done as a child? Do you live ... | |
| Egyptology college? Suggestions? | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: Salier, I'm currently a sophomore, and since I was little, I have dreamt of nothing more then ... A: U of Chicago, Columbia U, Cambridge, Oxford U, U of Cairo (Egypt), would be the top schools with ... | |
| 10 year old in 10th grade | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a genius 10 year old. She'll graduate from high school by 13. She is highly interested in ... A: This is a tough one. At the ripe old age of 13 even in college, she will not be permitted on most ... | |
| Archaeology Degree | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: Ralph. I have been very interested in archaeology and history in general for a long time now. I am ... A: I take it that your parents are not too thrilled by the idea that you want to be an archaeologist. ... | |
| Local Archeology Digs | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: my name is Carlos and this year I am beginning my freshman year at Seton Hill University. I am ... A: Does Seton Hill have an Archaeology Program? If so, they may have a summer field school where you ... | |
| College | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: of archaeology. I was wondering what are the best colleges in the states that offer archaeology? I ... A: Columbia University or University of Chicago in the states, Oxford, Cambridge or the U of London in ... | |
| A possible back-up degree | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Salier, as a rising senior interested in archaeology, but open to most anthropology feilds, iv been ... A: Photography is a key and esential part of archaeology. Photographs are taken at every step of site ... | |
| Good programs in Alabama | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Are there any good anthropology/archaeology progams offered at universities in the state of ... A: Well I must say that your first choice is a great backup since working as an archaeologist will not ... | |
| Good programs in Alabama | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Are there any good anthropology/archaeology progams offered at universities in the state of ... A: Both schools have small programs that are OK. What do you want to do with a degree in Archaeology? ... | |
| prehistoric and current Native American traditions | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I’m student at NIC and am writing a paper about prehistoric people in North America. I understand ... A: Not being a Native American, I do not feel comfortable answering these question on behalf of the ... | |
| North American prehistoric people | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: What is your opinion of the hypothesis that claims the first people in North America over-hunted and ... A: Not being a Native American but knowing many stories of various tribes, I am not aware of any ... | |
| Need advice on how to get started late in life | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: Need some advice please. I am a life long extremely passionate wannabe archaeologist. I have no ... A: Here are some options. There may be some volunteer opportunities in your area. Contact the office ... | |
| Volunteer in Arch. Digs in Houston Area | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I live in Houston and would like to find where I can volunteer my services as a non professional in ... A: www.houstonarcheology.org/ The Houston Archaeological Society has monthly meetings and during the ... | |
| Archeology college in the NW | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a good college that will help me earn a masters degree (maybe PhD later) in ... A: The degree is in Anthropology with specialization in Archaeology. Most are in the "Arts" area since ... | |
| Archeology college in the NW | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a good college that will help me earn a masters degree (maybe PhD later) in ... A: I hate to tell you this but you will need to be a bit more focused. Most universities tend to ... | |
| Archaeology Question | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: Do you know any colleges in the Midwest with decent Archeology programs? I am currently at the ... A: In the Midwest the best school is U of Chicago. Followed by the U of Illinois (Carbondale). U of ... | |
| looking to volunteer | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: osiyo/hello. Ralph i live in McCreary county Kentucky i was wondering if you can help me find out ... A: I am not aware of any projects in the county that you could get to easily. In most cases you would ... | |
| Archaeology and Mayan Culture | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm planning on getting a degree in Archaeology, and furthering that to a PhD (yes, I have a back up ... A: U of Arizona has a great program but it is focused on the South Western US. The best way to do what ... | |
| good colleges | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: Salier, as the many others who have asked, i am also highly interested in the study of archaeology ... A: Try U of Pennsylvania, Columbia, U Mass, or Seaton Hall. All have good programs. But, as I tell ... | |
| Burial Mounds and Reports of Big Skeletons | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I recently started reading a lot of the old Smithsonian reports about the mounds, specifically in ... A: The measurement of bones to determine the height of an individual is not an exact science but you do ... | |
| amatures and archaeology | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: If an amateur had a place that he/she had permission to excavate by the persons who owned the ... A: When it comes to burials, there are very strict laws which can even run a professional into trouble. ... | |
| Volunteer/ Arhcaeology as a hobby | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My question is two parts. I have always had a great interest in archaeology but have recently been ... A: Generally speaking if you are a volunteer on a legitimate archaeological site being run by a ... | |
| Volunteer Work in Archaeology | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Ralph, My son is a senior in high school and he has expressed an interest in archaeology, but he's ... A: The North Carolina Archaeological Society has two chapters. One on the coast and the other in the ... | |
| All ruins are made of only stone, but were they always? | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible that ruins we uncover from ancient civilizations were made of more than just the ... A: I hope that you got some sleep. Most reconstructions you see on TV are fairly good. As archaeology ... | |
| All ruins are made of only stone, but were they always? | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible that ruins we uncover from ancient civilizations were made of more than just the ... A: We think of ruins as stone structures. But you are right, we find many kinds of structures built of ... | |
| Incas/Peru Artifacts? | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I found 2 boxes of this pottery in the basement. I believe they are pre-columbian, but do not know ... A: These are rather interesting. Would you be kind enough to take more photos and this time place a ... | |
| asking abt something | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: why do u think it is important for an archaeologist to keep good notes A: A very good question. Imagine that the site is like a book. Each time you put shovel or trowel to ... | |
| recording's | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: why is it important for archaeologists to "date" their findings? A: Dating the find is critical to the understanding of the way and when the deposit was made so that it ... | |
| Different Worlds meet, Beginnings to 1625 | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: Women had a strong voice in government in the nation of A.England B.Aztec C.Spain D.Iroquois A: In both England and Spain during the reigns of the queens, they controlled the destinies of their ... | |
| Archaeology | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: my name is Erin. I'm a grade 11 student in Manitoba Canada. I've been doing a little research on ... A: Good grades, extra curricular activities, being a member of local service organizations all help get ... | |
| Chemistry in the field of Archaeology / past food diet | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm student in chemistry, and I'm doing a project for English currently, and with my team, we've ... A: Yes, a great deal of work has been done in the area of ancient food science. Today we can recover ... | |
| middle eastern archaelogy | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: i understand that cambridge, and the university of cairo would be the best for pursuing middle ... A: Which branch of Middle Eastern Archaeology? Ancient Egypt, Ancient Mesopotamia, Troy, Ancient India, ... | |
| American Indians | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: My name is Emily and I am very young. I am still in elementary school but I want to be an ... A: Since you are a Native American there are lots of great opportunities for you to go to college when ... | |
| College | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: What colleges prepare you for like other country occupations, such as South America, Scandinavia, ... A: Well Columbia has programs in Europe and South America, FSU has some Meso American studies, U of ... | |
| Anthropology/Archaeology | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I've wanted to be an archaeologist since I can remember and I have finally started going back to ... A: If you are interested in Archaeology, go to FSU Tallahassee, there you can get the field school ... | |
| underwater archaeology | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I will be attending The university of Buffalo for their anthropology/ archaeology program in the ... A: Both are good schools, both have good programs. Both do field schools including under water field ... | |
| underwater archeologist college | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: hey mr. salier i am a huge fan of under water archeology and really want to be a underwater ... A: Congratulations for being in the IB program, my youngest son is a junior in the IB program in a ... | |
| Archaeology | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Hey its jake again, well im just trying to figure out what to do with life. I have always been ... A: They do have a good program. Arizona has a better one but their scope is mostly Southwestern ... | |
| Nautical Archeology | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Hey, my name is Jake and i have just a few questions for u. I have allways been interested in ... A: Tell me a bit more about yourself and your interestes. For instance, do you have a diver's ... | |
| underwater archaeology | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I will be attending The university of Buffalo for their anthropology/ archaeology program in the ... A: Sure is, there are several fields that might be of interest, 1) Forensic Anthropology (as in Bones ... | |
| underwater archaeology | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I will be attending The university of Buffalo for their anthropology/ archaeology program in the ... A: UB has a good program but not for underwater archaeology. U of Florida has both good programs in ... | |
| archaeology | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: hafa adai [hello] my name is Inez P. I am currently a junior in High School and i live on a small ... A: Yes, A double major with Forensic Anthro would be an excellent choice. The Physical ... | |
| archaeology | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: hafa adai [hello] my name is Inez P. I am currently a junior in High School and i live on a small ... A: Guam has some very interesting archaeological remains both from a historical perspective but also ... | |
| Study of Archeology | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Currently our daughter is a sophomore at Mt. Holyoke College in MA. Her major is Anthropology, minor ... A: She is going to a great school!! My daughter graduated from Mt. Holyoke in 2004 in biology and then ... | |
| Volunteer | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I will be retiring in a few years and I was wondering if you knew of any place where we ... A: I used to live in Greensboro and taught at Greensboro College back in the 1980's. And yes, I taught ... | |
| Volunteer | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I will be retiring in a few years and I was wondering if you knew of any place where we ... A: This is something that you can do at any time. Please let me know where you live and I will direct ... | |
| PhD in archaeology | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: What am I able to do this a PhD in Archaeology? I was talking to my friend telling him i wanted to ... A: I hate to tell you this but I don't have a PhD in Archaeology. I have a Masters in Business ... | |
| Archaeology doctorates/ subfields | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: Salier I am a Junior at Crystal River High and I have been interested in Archaeology since I was in ... A: A very wise person once told me that IF I persue a career in Archaeology, I must also have a back up ... | |
| Just a beginner | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I've become really interested in Archaeology recently, and was considering studying the field for a ... A: The best for what you are looking at, at the moment is U of Arizona. Followed by UC San Diego and U ... | |
| RE was god an astronaut? | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: im currently rereading a book of my fathers, which was written in the 60's by one Erich von Daniken, ... A: The basic answer is NO. Mr. Von Daniken was very liberal with his interpretations and math. Also ... | |
| Identification of formation or site? | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: 30°43'44.15"N 7°54'16.85"E - This location on google earth shows a formation in the desert ... A: What you are seeing in this location is an old salt works. The Twareg and other Algerian and north ... | |
| phd in archaeology | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I am planning to study MesoamErican archaeology on phd level in the United States. My further ... A: In order to help you, I have some questions for you: 1) What aspect of MesoAmerican Archaeology: ... | |
| amature archaeology | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering are there certification programs you can do to work as a low level ... A: A number of states do have certification programs generally thru community colleges. These are ... | |
| Archaeology/Anthropology/Ethnobotany | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I will be a high school junior and am starting to look at colleges. I would like to study ... A: From your opening statement, you indicated ethnobotany which lead me to believe that your interest ... | |
| Archaeology/Anthropology/Ethnobotany | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I will be a high school junior and am starting to look at colleges. I would like to study ... A: None of the above will meet your needs. Try Seaton Hall, U of Arizona, Arizona State, U of Chicago, ... | |
| college programs | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: My name is Mercedes Taylor, I'm a sophmore in highschool, and I am looking to pursue a career in ... A: this is a very tough field to break into. But if you are determined> University of Pennsylvania, ... | |
| What kind of careers are there in Archaeology? | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: It has been my dream now for about ten years to become an Archaeologist. I am twenty nine years ... A: Yes, you can dig in a lot of different places if, you are willing to be relatively poor for the rest ... | |
| Archaeology Digs | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me how to find out about local archaeology digs in my area that would allow a ... A: Check out the website indicated below. http://www.txarch.org/arch/regional.html#5 you are located ... | |
| Archaeology Digs | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Could you please tell me how to find out about local archaeology digs in my area that would allow a ... A: In every state of the union and most of Canada there are amature or professional/amature ... | |
| Chemistry in Archaeology | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a project in Chemistry actually, but since I have a passion for history, I've decided to ... A: Chemistry is very important to Archaeology. Yes, of course in C14 dating but also in ... | |
| History | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: What social, cultural and intellectual baggage did the English bring with them to the New World in ... A: Like Manifesdestiny, Enlightenment came with industrialization and the desire to expand. It was ... | |
| Viking Runestone | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: a friend of mine came across a stone about 10 years ago and it had symbols all over it. He didn't ... A: My email is rsalier@hotmail.com. Please send me the pic and I'll be happy to take a look at it. ... | |
| History | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: What social, cultural and intellectual baggage did the English bring with them to the New World in ... A: I guess I am a bit stumped by the question. The United States, Mexico and Canada are among the ... | |
| History | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: What social, cultural and intellectual baggage did the English bring with them to the New World in ... A: Some yes and some no. For instance the English came in search of gold but found none while the ... | |
| paleontogy | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: what is the differents between archaeology and paleontolgy? A: Archaeology is the study of man, his cultural remains (artifacts) and the places he lived (living ... | |
| History | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: What social, cultural and intellectual baggage did the English bring with them to the New World in ... A: Plenty! They essentially transplanted their social structure, laws and language. But this was ... | |
| colleges i should apply for | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: What college should i go to that will help me in archeology? A: Sorry to get back to you late, I was out of town with out access to a computer (or electricity ... | |
| Licenses/Certifications | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm interested in archaeology, but I'm not sure if I want to be one on te future. I was just ... A: Yes, in some states to practice archaeology you need to have a degree from a university and a degree ... | |
| stoneware slipware | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: could you please tell me more about iron red stoneware slipware.i have a cheese dish(yellow)by ... A: Its a little difficult to provide information at the moment with out a bit more information. First ... | |
| K-T boundry | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: Are there any maps of K-T locations?How can I find the location of the nearest exposed K-T boundry ... A: I'm not aware of an maps persay but these may exist. I would recommend that you contact USD ... | |
| K-T boundry | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: How can I find the location of the nearest exposed K-T boundry site to me? Santa Cruz, California A: The closest may be in Wyoming or eastern Utah near Dinosaur Natl park. Texas near Austin as well ... | |
| archaeology | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I am a comm tech but have always been interested in this field A: It generally requires a BA in Archaeology/Anthropology from a 4 year college or university. ... | |
| consolidation of sandstone sculpture | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Salier, thanks for taking the time to look into this for me. Much of this information is locked ... A: That is a lot to absorb. The layering that you are seeing may be the mineral salts which are ... | |
| consolidation of sandstone sculpture | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: /Dr. Salier, I've been banging my head against this wall for a while, so I am hoping you can help ... A: I appologise for not responding sooner. This required/requires additional research. Exfoliation on ... | |
| Archaeology college | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: What college is best suited for Archaeology? How many years does it to become an Archaeologist? A: There are several very good colleges and universities for the study of Archaeology. It generally ... | |
| spelling | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: So spelling is not a factor of intelligence or knowledge or capability. ... A: It may well be interesting to read the " ook" "The Dumbing Down Of America." but I am well aware ... | |
| spelling | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: When you have as many mispelled words as you, how can you expect anyone to take you seriously? And ... A: I've sent my kids to private school too and all three of them have graduated from the International ... | |
| Looking for an Archeology college | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I'm currently a junior and thinking of majoring in Archeology. I'm very confused to what colleges in ... A: If you want to stay in Mass. Then Boston U, Brandise, Harvard,Tufts, U of M Amherst and Boston. U of ... | |
| graduate school | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: well I am currently at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am majoring in anthropology with ... A: I went to Northwestern during the time of Stewart Strever and Drs. Brown and Bykstra. Be very ... | |
| Lost History. | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Salier, I am curiouis to know why history has been "lost". Take for example, eygpt. There are ... A: This is an excellent quesion James. How is history lost? Even modern history is lost. Take for ... | |
| archaeology as a major | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: Salier I plan on majoring in archaeology in college. I was wondering what the top undergraduate ... A: Well it depends on the type of archaeology you want to study. Are you interested in pre-historic, ... | |
| Archaeology Career Paths | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Good morning Mr. Salier, I would be very grateful if you would please assist me and my son on the ... A: I share both your concern and desire to help your son. Being an archaeologist is a struggle not ... | |
| Spanish invasion | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Many Native Americans died after the Spanish invasion because of loss of homes? loss of pride? ... A: Disease was a primary factor. The Spanish brought with them things like the Measels, Pertusus, ... | |
| Indian Artifact in Dallas, TX??? | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: When I was 10 or 12 yrs. old in about 1964-66, I was playing in a creek in Dallas with a friend and ... A: Sounds like a very interesting artifact. There are several cultures which lived in the area who ... | |
| Folsom People of New Mexico | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: You had ask a question regarding the Folsom People of New Mexico as a race of African American's. ... A: Yes it appears that modern Homo Sapiens arose in Africa and them migrated over a period of 100,000 ... | |
| machetti | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: I found a tool of some kind all metal or something of that nature. It looks like a machetti or ... A: If you can send me a pic via email, I would be able to tell you a lot more about the object. Also ... | |
| archaeology | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: Salier! My name is Megan and I am a junior in high school. I know that I want to study archaeology ... A: UMBC's program is well considered for classiscal archaeology. U of Pennsylvania, just up the road ... | |
| Clarification about Arizona program | 8/14/2006 |
| Q: I saw your earlier response to a high school student interested in archaeology. I'm currently ... A: Both have excellent programs. U of A is somewhat more directed and they even have programs which ... | |
| pyramids egypt | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I understand that the pyramids originally were covered differently than they appear today (with ... A: There are many pyramids in Egypt and in the Sudan (due south of Egypt) but the three on the Giza ... | |
| stone henge | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: what do people think the stonehenge is for A: I visited Stone Henge just 3 weeks ago. The monument was built over a very long time during the ... | |
| About Cultural Constractions | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO STUDY CULTURAL CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERNATIVE TOURISM GEOGRAPHIES? A: Mr. Guanzon, Cultural Construction is a recent development in the field of Anthropology in which we ... | |
| scope of computer science in this field | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: ! i m doing engineering in computer science. i have great interest in this field. can you tell me ... A: astha, I am sorry to respond late, I have been away from computers for the last two weeks. Please ... | |
| Anasatzis | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: I saw in Psi factor series that they discovered a tomb that was constructed in a hill, in that tomb ... A: Please remember, TV is mostly made up nonsense unless it is clearly a documentary like National ... | |
| Unkown Coins--language | 6/1/2006 |
| Q: A friend of mine sells clay and sand to the homebuilders. One day while he was digging in the ... A: Ali, This version has a better explanation of how you came to have these coins. I would love to ... | |
| World Archaeology (particularly N. American) | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Salier, What colleges do you suggest to an aspiring Archaeologist? I'm talking about programs ... A: There are several very good schools. It appears that you want to study NA archaeology. U of ... | |
| questions from a lay person | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: Whenever I saw archeologists dig things up from a historical place, I couldn't help wonder what ... A: Good questions. Very often historical sites are excavated ahead of the land being used for other ... | |
| re event k-t | 5/5/2006 |
| Q: Ralf Salier I am very pleased by their answers, I didn't want to burden you in no way, but truly ... A: The translation software you are using is not very good. From some languages it is very difficult ... | |
| Pyramids | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: I don't know if this is the right place to ask. I apologise if I am in the wrong area. How the ... A: You asked in the right place. The Pyramids were made with a lot of man power and very clever ... | |
| event k-t | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: -Do they have some fact that suggests as much as time hard cold/dark after event k-t, do how many ... A: Do you have access to the National Geographic? There are several very good stories in this ... | |
| event k-t | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: -when beginning the age of ice, before or after the event k-t? -know the scientists as it was the ... A: Kamil, The last Ice Age began some 12 million years ago and came to an end just 12 thousand years ... | |
| Ancient bones - testing for age of death | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: Up to now, I've been given to understand that scientists can now very accurately determine the age ... A: Biological age at death is highly dependant on several factors. First the condition of the bones, ... | |
| Do you know any other English... | 4/29/2006 |
| Q: Do you know any other English ward synonym to "tumulus" which i found to be the translation to an ... A: The word Tumulus and Tell are the same. These archaeological hills are created by the use of the ... | |
| archeology in north Texas | 4/11/2006 |
| Q: I am merely an amatuer at archaeology but I have two girls, 6 and 4 and we love to go walking. We ... A: Mr. McIntyre, It is a great way to encourage interest in science in girls. My own daughter is ... | |
| Flint | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: Vertually all of the indian tribes used flint for arrowheads and spearpoints, where did they get it. ... A: I'm not surprized that you did not find points along the creeks and rivers. These would have been ... | |
| Archaeology projects | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: Hey! I am beginning to be very interested in this field of work, although I'm really concerned about ... A: Archaeological digs take place all over the place and can last a field season (the summer) or many. ... | |
| creationism and me | 2/28/2006 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old student of Marine Archaeology and am truly dedicated to my science. i have always ... A: Robert, Yes it looks scary. And yes their ideas are idiotic and preposterous. But its out there ... | |
| dinosaurs | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: What happened to dinosaurs? A: About 160 million years ago the Earth was hit by an astoroid. This astoroid caused a cosmic winter ... | |
| Palaeolithic Diet and Health | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me a number of references to online articles as well as your own ... A: I would prefer that we think of this in terms of pre and post agricultural peoples. Pre ... | |
| artifact dating | 1/29/2006 |
| Q: Im Bob. I have 2 kampilan swords from southern phillipines. Ive done some research and found that ... A: I answered the 2nd question first so please for give the initial parts of the answer. At both ... | |
| General Career Questions | 1/16/2006 |
| Q: I am a high school student doing a research paper on archaeology and was wondering if I could ask ... A: A day in the life of a field archaeologist: 1) Uncover the site. Make sure that the survey markers ... | |
| college archaeology programs | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: I am currently a junior in high school and I am looking at colleges. I have decided that I want to ... A: UVA does have a program and it is considered reasonably good. They do a lot of work in the Mid ... | |
| History of term/item "Skelton Key" | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: Not sure if this is right catagory. Trying to find out how the term "Skelton Key" came about. In ... A: The term Skelton Key comes from the fact that it is a "bare bones" kind of key. These fit into very ... | |
| Caves | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: You suggested that you could better answer my question if I gave you specifics about the cave. I'm ... A: The problem with light and air from above is that it also allows rain and moisture in. Both are ... | |
| Conditions of Artifacts Discovered in a Cave | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: Ralph, This is excellent information. I appreciate it. My initial thoughts about the cave are: ... A: No holes to the top side for fresh air or sunlight. It also means that rain can fall in. Bad news. ... | |
| Conditions of Artifacts Discovered in a Cave | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: I am a writer based in Seattle, WA. I'm working on a story about two boys in a cave in Southern ... A: That greatly depends on the conditions in the cave. It is above the water but does that mean that ... | |
| Career Information | 10/30/2005 |
| Q: What do you enjoy most about your job? On a typical day what do you do? What classes would you ... A: What I enjoy most is the opportunity to work with materials and objects which have not seen the ... | |
| Egyptology | 10/27/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in studying Archaeology and in particular Egyptology. I live in Perth, Australia and ... A: There are several very good universities which have specialities in this area. Oxford, University ... | |
| Stone "door" found in narrow channel/passage inside pyramid. | 9/26/2005 |
| Q: Which pyramid is it in which they found a narrow passage/channel carved out of the stone which they ... A: Brad, The pyramid you are refering to is that of Kufu or Cheops. He reigned during the early ... | |
| Early Humans | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: Archaeology is the study of past societies through an analysis of? A: Joesph, Archaeology is the study of past cultures and societies through the analysis of the remains ... | |
| true or false question | 7/19/2005 |
| Q: TRUE or FALSE? a coin found at an archaelogical site with the date of 500 BC must be a forgery. A: Rhiannon, True. Since the terminology for BC or BCE means "Before Christ" or "Before the Common ... | |
| egypt | 7/9/2005 |
| Q: A GOOD WHILE BACK, I WAS WATCHING A LIVE PROGRAM WITH TV CREW SENDING A SMALL ROBOT INTO A DOOR ... A: Yes, I have seen this program as well. It is one of a series of similar programs "seeking" answers ... | |
| Archaeology | 7/4/2005 |
| Q: Why is archaeology 'underground ' where has all the soil come from to cover ie: the Roman / Saxon / ... A: Its not a silly question at all. In fact, it is one of the key areas of study on an archaeological ... | |
| Volume of human skeleton | 6/29/2005 |
| Q: I would like to know the average volume of a human skeleton. I'm thinking an archaeologist who digs ... A: What an interesting question. First of all, I think that the volume figure for Mt. Everst is a bit ... | |
| fringes of garments | 6/8/2005 |
| Q: I have read that archaeologists have found the following: clay tablets and seals that have the ... A: This sounds very interesting and I am sorry to say that I am not familiar with this. Clay tablets ... | |
| Ancient Egypt | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: my name is Christina and I live in Australia. I have a question if that's okay. My Mum told me that ... A: Your mother may be speaking of the Rosetta Stone. This was a treaty written between Ancient Egypt ... | |
| Career | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: Do you ever get sick of traveling all the time? A: Generally no. But there are times that things are going on in the family and I try to plan ahead ... | |
| Career | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: What is the most challenging thing about your job? A: The location of the site, the crew, the equipment, the weather, the availability of water, getting ... | |
| Career | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: Do you have any other jobs when you aren't on an excavation, like a museum curator, etc? A: Sure, I have directed lab and curation efforts. I have worked with curators in the development of ... | |
| career | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: What do you like least about your job? A: What do I dislike about my job. There are "politics" on occasion which gets in the way of getting ... | |
| Career | 5/25/2005 |
| Q: What is the approximate salary range for yor area? A: As I mentioned, it does depend on several factors. For what I do, I live comfortably. But 10 to 20 ... | |
| Career | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: Describe the education and/or training necessary for your job? A: A highschool diploma, a BA in anthropology with concentrations in Archaeology, geology and computer ... | |
| Career | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: Briefly describe some of your job responsibilities? A: That depends on the project I am working on. For instance at the moment I am working with a group ... | |
| Career | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: How did you become interested in your career? A: When I was a child, I was exposed to many different cultures but European, American, Native ... | |
| Machu Picchu | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: or Mr. Salier, Has anyone been able to date this city with any certainty? Could it have been ... A: Reg, I'm not sure if the first answer went through properly. But the short answer is probably yes. ... | |
| Machu Picchu | 5/16/2005 |
| Q: or Mr. Salier, Has anyone been able to date this city with any certainty? Could it have been ... A: Machu Picchu was an Incan strong hold. It took quite a while for it to be build but like any of the ... | |
| Archaeology | 5/9/2005 |
| Q: Ralph Salier. Can you please answer these questions regarding the information listed below from an ... A: The three questions are very tough to answer with out knowing a whole lot more. You indicated that ... | |
| Archaeology | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: Ralph Salier. Can you please answer these questions regarding the information listed below from an ... A: Peter, This appears to be an historic site but it is difficult to determine several things which do ... | |
| Can you explain to me how... | 3/30/2005 |
| Q: Can you explain to me how similar dinosaur fossils are found on all the current continents? Thanks, ... A: Mike, The land masses of the earth ride on techtonic plates. These are large bits of the Earth ... | |
| question | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a question I'm really interested in archaeology jobs, but currently I am taking environemtal ... A: There are a fair number of jobs in archaeology. Most are for a field season but some are full time ... | |
| Archaeology Sites (This is not a homework Question) | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: How are sites located and how are they excavated? A: Archaeological sites can be found many different ways. But here is a short list of the most common: ... | |
| ancient india cloth | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me the steps used by the people of ancient india for making cotton-cloth? A: The methods have not changed very much from the way it is still done in the rural areas of India. ... | |
| Dating Methods | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: I asked a creationists about current dating methods and this is what he said, is what he's saying ... A: Well Eric. The creationists don't understand Physics nor the Laws of God! Only God can create a ... | |
| radiocarbon dating | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: What are some pros and cons of radiocarbon dating, if you know any that would be great, or if you ... A: K Pros of Radio Carbon Dating: 1) reasonable accuracy of +/- 200 years 2) requires small sample ... | |
| TL Dating | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: Would you happen to know of any websites, or books, that will tell me where TL Dating has been used ... A: Karl, This type of dating (Thermoluminesence) is used to date ceramics. Some of the more ... | |
| Cave Paintings | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: How many ancient cave paintings,before human civilization have been discovered? Have they been ... A: The cave paintings in Europe appear to be the oldest being over 50,000 years old. Those of the the ... | |
| Cave Paintings | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: How many ancient cave paintings,before human civilization have been discovered? Have they been ... A: Eric, Cave paintings, rock art, pictoglyphs etc... are found in many parts of the world. ... | |
| American History | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: Why did Europeans come to the New World during the 16th and 17th century? What was it that pulled ... A: From the earliest times that we could walk on 2 feet, we explored our world. Humans populated all ... | |
| historical artifacts | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: My question is this, I have recently found a company called the Seven Seas Trading company which ... A: there is a lot of and I mean a LOT of fake Egyptian stuff on the market. So don't trust any of it ... | |
| historical artifacts | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: My question is this, I have recently found a company called the Seven Seas Trading company which ... A: Chris, Please define "historical artifacts", I could send you to most any Antique store to find ... | |
| Meteorites | 4/14/2004 |
| Q: I believe I have found a couple of meteorites. They are variable in size, partially magnetic, and ... A: Sabastian, You do not indicate where you live. However if you are in the US. Try your local ... | |
| early Jewish ossuary boxes | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in the following archaeological discovery: In 1945 a family tomb was discovered in ... A: There is of course a great deal of contraversy about the name as inscribed. If you go to ... | |
| Common features of distant cultures | 3/5/2004 |
| Q: Ralph - is there any convincing explanation for the various common cultural features throughout the ... A: Tony, This is an excellent question. Ancient peoples were keen observers of their environment. So ... | |
| Body in Cave | 2/23/2004 |
| Q: If a dead body were dumped in a cave in the Missouri Ozarks in 1959, what kind of condition would it ... A: The condition would be highly dependant on what the conditions were in that cave. If it is a dry ... | |
| Carbon Dating | 2/19/2004 |
| Q: We need some help and hope that you can assist us. We have a rock that looks like it could be from ... A: I would be more then happy to be of assistance. My expertise is in stone tools and ground stone ... | |
| Innuits | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: My father went to Canada recently and discovered that when the innuit eskimos made camp they built a ... A: The Inuit peoples live in small groups and typically the leader of the group is the Shaman or priest ... | |
| Mississippi Copper Use | 1/10/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know if bronze age Europeans were mining America hundreds of years before the voyage ... A: The first Europeans to come to north america were the Vikings a few hundred years before Columbus. ... | |
| Native Americans | 2/7/2003 |
| Q: Are Mexicans the closest relative to Native Americans(assuming Canadian tribes are Native ... A: Joe, Sorry to have taken so long to answer the question, I have been out of town. The Mexican ... | |
| complexity, civilization-state formation | 12/15/2002 |
| Q: my name is david. I was wondering if i could ask a few questions about complexity in civilizations? ... A: You ask some rather difficult and complex questions for this venue. But I will make an attempt to ... | |
| Fossil found in Colombia | 12/9/2002 |
| Q: ¡Hello! I'm going to try to make you to understand me, because I don't speak English very well: I'd ... A: Jorge, Thank you for contacting me. What you have written to me is rather interesting and I would ... | |
| Ice Age and carbon dating | 11/25/2002 |
| Q: I have two questions, and I hope it's OK to ask you both together. Hope you can help! 1) When was ... A: Carbon dating is done by looking at the ratio of "regular carbon" and "radio active carbon" in a ... | |
| site identification | 10/25/2002 |
| Q: who would be the right group or archaeologist to report a site that contains early man points such ... A: Stan, Thank you for reporting this site. TELL NO ONE!! other then the following individuals: ... | |
| Dating methods | 10/18/2002 |
| Q: I'm a librarian teaching a class of college students how to use the Internet. One of the students ... A: There are several others: Potassium-Argon Protien racitimization Magnetic dating Ceramic ... | |
| Archaeology | 8/7/2002 |
| Q: I am homeschooled and doing a unit-study on archaeology. One of the things that I'm supposed to ... A: Here is a list of professionals who work on the team even if they are not present on the site the ... | |
| Folsom People of New Mexico | 3/27/2002 |
| Q: Some say the 10,000 to 15,000 years ago people known as the Folsom people lived in parts of North ... A: Well there is no evidence that these peoples were African Americans. In fact the bones we have of ... | |
| Selling Historic Land | 11/16/2001 |
| Q: I'm writing a fictional novel set in west central Minnesota, and I have a technical question, sort ... A: Different states have different rules but for the most part, the owner of the property can do what ... | |
| Earliest Known Inhabitants of N. America | 10/16/2001 |
| Q: Some time ago, I read an article and saw a program on PBS that discussed a race of people living in ... A: I am not aware of a PBS story or news article regarding this however I am familiar with the various ... | |
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Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.
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