Dig Deeper Episode 56 - Archaeology 101, Part II: Layers and Stratigraphy

In this educational video, Jamestown Rediscovery Senior Staff Archaeologists Mary Anna R. Hartley and Sean Romo offer insight into how to read and excavate different soil layers to learn about past activities at Historic Jamestowne.
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[@TheDreamtimezzz]

Yay! Another Episode!

[@paulmorris1690]

Wow - very good job covering a very difficult topic. Explaining stratigraphy, layers, and features in historic archaeology is daunting. Jamestown archaeology is doing an excellent job in both the excavation and the interpretation of the historical record of this very important site. Love the videos!

[@californiadreamin8423]

Does it never rain ? Are these areas/protected by tents for example ?

[@debbiejones8604]

How do you make and keep the sides of your pits so perfectly straight?

[@jerryjones188]

Great, informative video. Thanks.

[@crossbow1203]

I have visited Williamsburg and James town for over 40 years at least once a year and I never fail to learn something new. Good job guys!

[@Cinder2008]

I enjoyed the video.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I must visit this place!

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you

[@denisecaringer4726]

Great job. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@benitagrattan193]

Again awesome job explaining this topic.
Wish y'all could put out a video every week. ❤️❤️❤️

[@maryg.249]

Absolutely enjoying this series. I’m a total novice but lover of archeology. To think you walk on ground that others walked on 100’s of years ago. Keep up the good work. You all are amazing and dedicated. Mary

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

This was very informative and just plain nice to watch.
The process of knowing what and where to look for, say house or structure foundations, wells, and other hints of ancient living is so fascinating and intriguing.
We know that the church has been rebuilt a couple of times.
Has any portion of the fort been rebuilt before any outside activities taken place.
Like the Confederate fort that disturbed the soil upon which it was built. And could you excavate the Civil War fort for artifacts from that era?
If so, what kind of Civil War artifacts were found?
I hope that makes sence.

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you