How fun is it to do archaeology? Caleb (10)

Hello Caleb,

Archaeology has a lot of fun positive points as you get to work outdoors (although then again it depends on the weather! Some very muddy days are not so fun…) and you get to do many different things: digging, drawing, taking photos, etc. Also, depending on what kind of archaeological site you are working on, you might uncover interesting artefacts from many different periods!

I specialised in osteology personally so I was always happy to be excavating skeletons (and I was lucky enough to work on many cemeteries in France, Ireland and England!) but maybe you have your own interest?

The good thing about archaeology is that it is very varied and whatever you enjoy doing, there will probably be a job in archaeology where you can use your skills and interests.

Odile, January 2026

Answered by:

Odile Rouard

Hello, my name is Odile Rouard. I’ve always been interested in archaeology and the understanding of ancient cultures, since I started reading Greek mythology as a child.

I have been working as a professional archaeologist for many years and am looking forward to answering any questions you have about archaeology.

I graduated from York University and have worked on excavations in France, in Ireland and in England of course; I even helped train students in field archaeology on a Silk Road citadel in Kazakhstan!
I have just moved to Orkney to start a new adventure and am now taking part in Viking tours and helping children discover archaeology.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Odile

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