Why would an Archaeologist be interested in a dig ?

Question

Why would an Archaeologist be interested in a dig ?

Answer 1

It's not the dig itself . . . it is like a treasure hunt, the possibility of finding something that gives you a glimpse into another place and time.  It's like digging for pieces of a puzzle - the more pieces you can find to put together the clearer the picture becomes, of the place and time and people you want to find out about.

Answer 2

That is what archaeologists DO. They either start a dig or they attend and assist a dig that is already in progress. They go to school to learn how to go about a dig. Its very complicated work. Maybe you would like to read about it.