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Had a real 'oh no' moment with a delicate find last season in New Mexico
We were carefully clearing around what looked like a small ceramic pot (maybe 10 inches across) at a site near Santa Fe. My trowel slipped on a loose rock, and I nicked the rim, taking a tiny chip out of it. My heart just sank. I immediately stopped, flagged the spot, and called over our lead archaeologist. We documented the damage in the field notes with photos and a note about the exact time and tool. It was a good reminder that even when you're being careful, stuff can happen. Has anyone else had a small slip-up like that, and how did you handle the reporting process?
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avery3665d ago
Yeah, that's the standard. We use a soft brush for the final pass, but you still need a trowel to clear the initial overburden.
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