Research area
Archaeology
![Close up of an ancient artefact face carved in stone](/sites/default/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2022-03/stone-artefact-eye.jpg.webp?itok=6Wk_KiF9)
Our archaeologists play a crucial role in the way we record and present the past, and how we preserve it for the future. We’re ranked 3rd in the UK for archaeology research, and 100% of our research was classified world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).