New Zooarchaeology Resource Pack

Zooarchaeologist, Clare Rainsford, and Michelle Feider from the University of York, have created a bumper resource pack of activity ideas based on zooarchaeology on behalf of the Young Archaeologists’ Club. These four exciting activities are aimed at anyone aged 8–16.

Download the full resource pack: Zooarchaeology Resource Pack

Zooarchaeology, also known as archaeozoology, is the study of animal remains from archaeological sites to understand past human-animal interactions, diets, environments, and social structures. Most often the remains are the parts that preserve easily, such as bones and teeth, but some environments can preserve hair, hides and even DNA!In this pack, you’ll be able to explore zooarchaeology through a variety of activities, including excavating an owl pellet and reconstructing animal skeletons! You’ll also be able to explore how people in the past used animals and discover which animals have been native to the UK. 

Thank you to Clare Rainsford for researching and creating this fantastic resource pack.

Download the full resource pack: Zooarchaeology Resource Pack

We hope you enjoy the new resources!