Archaeology At The Big DigApril 27, 2020

Explore Sydney’s past through the archaeological excavation of The Big Dig site in The Rocks. The Big Dig excavations began in 1994, uncovering over a million artefacts and the remnant foundations of over 30 buildings, including early convict homes and businesses. It is one of the largest urban archaeological sites in Australia and provides a rare insight into early urban life in Sydney. The site is open to the public and plays an active educational role for school students.

Archaeology At The Big Dig was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 26 October 2022, 00:00. This episode was initially placed on Monday 27 April 2020.