31st August 2012, 08:31 AM
This is getting more into the issue. (thanks David for that post)
I think the issue comes down to the line:
Could it be 'our problem' a university dig, that is carried out in partnership with commercial archaeology? Thus broken commercials get to remember why they started in the first place... and get to slow down and actually dig archaeology and contribute to research... and conversely, the university dig benefits from having field archaeologists who do it all year round. Who have the skills ( for now) who can pass on the hints, the old lag wrinkles etc...
Is there something wrong with a joint exercise? I do know it happens...
I think the issue comes down to the line:
Quote:f Universities won't / can't provide extensive field training, who should?Like a game of skills tennis. your problem... no your problem... etc...
Could it be 'our problem' a university dig, that is carried out in partnership with commercial archaeology? Thus broken commercials get to remember why they started in the first place... and get to slow down and actually dig archaeology and contribute to research... and conversely, the university dig benefits from having field archaeologists who do it all year round. Who have the skills ( for now) who can pass on the hints, the old lag wrinkles etc...
Is there something wrong with a joint exercise? I do know it happens...