India, Jan. 19 -- What do you love about being an archaeologist?

I love the element of discovery, the fact that archaeology is underpinned by science, and the interdisciplinarity. Unlike other more rigid disciplines, we tend to borrow freely. While there is a firm grounding in science, we also recognize the gaps that exist. That's where we have to create narratives. First, we have to work out how to approach an archaeological state, and what methods to use. Then we have to prioritize data recovery, and the story we tell from that, keeping in mind the insights and the complexities that arise. I find this whole process quite exciting, thrilling even. I used to be purely focused on the hunt, or the element of discovery, but now I am becomin...