In Step with Students: Test Dig

Five SOU students were able to help with a recent archaeological test dig recently in the city of Bandon, Oregon. The test dig was set up in order to preserve the integrity of archaeological sites during construction. The students helped city crews dig small holes to view what may be underneath the site. Though their caution was thought to slow the initial construction, staff archaeologists have concluded that it will prevent accidental disruption later on. The city of Bandon hired SOU’s laboratory of anthropology to handle the advance testing, and the five SOU students accompanied the staff to the site. The work was expected to take approximately one week.