In the archeology adventure Dr. Conolley taught us different ways to use a trowel, which is a surprisingly large amount seeing how small the tool is. Many shells were discovered because according to Dr. Conolley, marine life is thought to have previously have lived in that area. A few pottery pieces were also found. They are hard to identify due to the fact that they look like rocks but they are darker and unnaturally smooth. When looking through the remaining rocks you have to go slow and take your time to really look and study materials to be certain what the object is. At the end of the day we found a straight line of dark brown soil, outlined with marl, which is white rock. We were uncertain of what may have made this mark. Our guesses were that it was a the foundation or fence posts in the ground without a gap between each post.
One of the most important things that we were taught was that you have to record everything as exact as possible and as many times as possible. Dr. Conolley would record it by first by text, then by drawing. He would use a international system that all archeologist use when recording a finding, which makes it easier for archeologist to compare notes.
These archeological digs are important to discover and preserve artifacts and documents about the fascinating history of Jamaica. This experience is beneficial to the students to help us learn how important history is to any community and nation. These finding can be used to educate the locals and tourists of Jamaica. We are very appreciative the effort that Rim and Dr. Conolley put into these digs to preserve their history and give us an unforgettable experience.
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