What tools do archaeologist uses?
The iconic archaeological tool is the WHS 4 inch pointing trowel.: http://www.assemblage.group.shef.ac.uk/2… Many other tools are used, including: Shovel Mattock (but not usually a pick-axe) Spade Hoe Yard broom Hand shovel Wheelbarrow Hand brush Paint brush Plasterer’s leaf Dental picks Bent teaspoon (yes, I have several of these in my kit) Ranging pole SLR Camera Photographic scales Planning board Scale ruler Plumb bobs Line level Pens and pencils There is also specialist survey kit including: Optical square Dumpy level Total station Differential GPS Fluxgate gradiometer Magnetic susceptibility meter Earth resistance meter Ground-penetrating radar And of course, don’t forget 360 degree tracked excavator Dumper truck [dont go thinking we dig everything by hand 🙂 ]
