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Archaeologists
A hat similar to the one worn by Indiana Jones Photo (c) burdem / istockphoto
Why We Love Archaeologists: Two words: Indiana Jones. We followed Dr. Henry (Indiana) Jones' adventures as he rescued ancient artifacts from his enemies, narrowly escaping death.

The Truth About Archaeologists: Archaeologists learn about earlier civilizations by recovering and examining evidence that can include tools, cave paintings, the ruins of buildings and pottery. Archaeologists who want to work in most settings need to first earn a master's degree, but those who want jobs in universities or colleges need a Ph.D.

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