Do you like being an archaeologist? What is the best thing about it? Caoimhe Durkin

Of course I like being an archaeologist! I’ve been doing it all my life (first dig in 1970…..) and the best thing, which still makes me excited, is the sense of discovery, digging up clues like pottery, bones and flint tools that tell the story about what people were doing in the past. I also love the teaching and explaining side of it – particularly digging with school children when I can explain how to do it properly and also share in the excitement of making finds. It’s just like being an explorer, except rather than going and exploring remote countries, you’re exploring the past.