Outro: A Practice of Backdirt.

The article explores the concept of backdirt in archaeology and its potential significance. Backdirt refers to the soil and material that is excavated during archaeological digs. The article argues that backdirt should not be dismissed as insignificant, but rather seen as holding political, cultural, and spiritual value. It suggests that backdirt can be used for archaeological conservation, training purposes, and gathering data about previous research. Additionally, the article discusses the potential applications of backdirt in heritage tourism, site management, and landscape rehabilitation. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for further research and discussion on the topic of backdirt. [Extracted from the article]

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