What was it like helping archaeologists learn about Native American cultures?
Shayne: It was like being in school, except that we were outside and we were able to ask the archaeologist, Karl Laumbach, how archaeologists do their research. And then, we actually got to help do it, so we learned a lot! What was your favorite part of your trip? Shayne: Working with the other volunteers, and actually digging at the site and finding artifacts. It was kind of like a treasure hunt, because you never knew what you were going to find. How does it feel to find old pottery in New Mexico? Shayne: The pottery was one of my favorite artifacts because there were so many different styles and designs. It’s pretty amazing to be able to hold something in your hand that was made maybe 1,000 years ago! When you find your artifacts, do you know which tribe they were from? Shayne: That’s one of the things that the archaeologists are trying to learn. With pottery, you can tell where it came from by the design and the color. And that is one of the ways archaeologists know where things ca
