Archaeological Digging Travel Insurance

Archaeological Digging is covered as Policy Option - Activity Category 1 (Standard).

If you need to declare a Pre Existing Medical Condition, you can go through a medical screening online or please contact us on 00 44 (0)1273 773 017.

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Archaeological Digging

Archaeological digging is the process of uncovering, processing and recording archaeological remains on a specific site over a period of time.

Digging has taken place all over the world. Famous sites that continue to be excavated include:

• Stonehenge, UK
• Great Pyramids, Giza, Egypt
• Pompeii, Italy

Whereas the purpose of digs used to be to uncover buried wealth such as jewels and gold from known sites, the purpose is now to inform out understanding of human activity on a particular site and further our knowledge of historical periods.

There are several sub disciplines of archaeological digging methods.

• Historical archaeology

This is the study of cultures that had access to a form of writing.

• Ethnoarchaeology

This is the study of living cultures.

• Experimental archaeology

This is the use of new and experimental scientific methods to further the field of archaeology.

Archaeological digging is a fairly safe activity as long as you take some basic safety precautions.

Always make sure you are travelling with a reputable and licensed dig site.

Ensure that you are not surrounded by loose rocks and soil or land that could give way.

Common injuries such as cuts and bruises should be treated by cleaning with antibacterial spray and then covering with a blaster or bandage.

If your dig takes place in a foreign country then check with your Doctor about receiving the appropriate jabs before you travel.

If you need to declare a Pre Existing Medical Condition, please contact ASUA Medical Screening on 00 44 (0)1223 446 911 and Quote Reference AXA-2011-0032 (ALL SEASONS).

Useful Websites: Archaeology Wikipedia - Excavation Wikipedia - Archaeological Digs - Current Archaeology - Archaeologydigs Blogspot

Archaeological Digging is covered as Policy Option - Activity Category 1.

If you need to declare a Pre Existing Medical Condition, you can go through a medical screening online or please contact us on 00 44 (0)1273 773 017.

To get a quote by telephone, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Travel Insurance is provided by All Seasons Underwriting Agencies Limited (ASUA)and underwritten by Mapfre Assistance.