Amateur Archaeology and Antiquarianism

Not everybody wants to be a professional archaeologist; but you can learn about the history and prehistory of human beings, protect the cultural resources of the world, volunteer on archaeology excavations, contribute to the science of archaeology, and still have a great time doing it.

Books on Archaeology for the Guy on the Street
Lots of really great books exist, written specifically for amateur and armchair archaeologists.

Runic Writing
Runic writing is the name of the script used by the Scandinavian Vikings by the end of the 11th century AD, on monoliths and rock faces.

Geography of Djibouti
Geography and maps of the African country Djibouti; from About's guide to Geography, Matt Rosenberg.

Central African Republic
From the African Studies Center at Columbia University, a collection of resources concerning the present and past of the CAR.

Archaeology Magazine
The oldest and best archaeology magazine for the general public is Archaeology magazine, published by the Archaeological Institute of America.

dig: Special Programs, Events, and Exhibits for Kids
From Dig Magazine, a list of special programs for kids in American archaeology (including Canada and the US)

Hobbyist Archaeology
A new series on how amateur and armchair archaeologists--and their children--can learn about and contribute to the science of archaeology.

Hobbyist Archaeology: Join a Club
Need a way to connect with other amateur archaeologists, hear about recent archaeological finds, or visit an archaeological dig? Join a club. Here's how to find the right one.

Struggling Amateurs in Need of Support
In this 1995 editorial in British Archaeology, Peter Huggins points out just how badly amateur societies need new people.

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