SAA Archaeological Site Etiquette

If you hear an archaeologist talk about site etiquette, it means following guidelines that respect fragile archaeological sites and save the past for the future.

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Be a good steward of the past

Image reads: Be a good steward of the past. It is everyone's responsibility to protect archaeological sites for the future. If you find a structure or artifact, please leave it in place. You can record the location and alert an archaeologist. Learn more by contacting your State Historic Preservation Office or the Society for American Archaeology.

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