carter.joseph•8h ago

The construction crew next door just hit a layer of pottery shards and called it a day.

Now I'm wondering if I should report this to the historical society before they pour concrete over it.

4 comments

4 Comments

lindabarnes6h ago

Have you called yet? Seriously, those shards could be important and they'll just pour over it.

jana_sanchez965h ago

Wasn't there a recent article in Archaeology Today about how even tiny shards can rewrite history? I read how a single piece of pottery found in a dig site completely changed the timeline for trade routes in the Mediterranean. The researchers emphasized that calling in experts immediately is crucial because context can be lost so fast. They mentioned a case where delayed reporting led to looters disturbing the site. Why do you think people hesitate to make that call? Is it just the hassle or fear of being wrong?

the_stella5h ago

Didn't something similar happen down the street last year? In my experience, if you wait even a day, the context gets totally bulldozed and then it's just a box of broken clay.

gray_hernandez983h ago

Call the historical society immediately, like drop everything and do it now! Once concrete is poured, that context is destroyed and can't be recovered. From my experience, construction crews will often downplay finds to avoid delays, so you gotta be the one to push. Even if it turns out to be nothing, letting experts check is always the right move. Most places have a protocol for this and will send someone out fast if it's legit.