The sounds of our work shift with the setting—from the rhythmic scraping of trowels in the field to the quiet hum of laboratory instruments. On excavation sites, we’re surrounded by the crunch of boots on sediment, the clang of tools against rock, and the murmur of conversations as teams uncover layers of the past. Back in the lab, the atmosphere becomes more focused and precise: the buzz of centrifuges, the soft clink of glassware, and the subtle whirring of microscopes accompany hours of detailed analysis. These sounds form the background music of archaeological research, grounding our scientific practice in both its tactile and sensory dimensions.