Jonas Manley

Jonas is standing in an large open grassed field, behind an excavated trench. He is wearing a hi-vis shirt, and leaning on a long-handled shovel, pointing at the trench.

Current position

Archaeologist

Where did you study?

Australian National University

How did you become interested in archaeology?

I’ve always been fascinated with the past and when I learnt you could actually be paid to dig up history it was a no brainer.

What archaeological projects are you working on at the moment?

Multiple sites across Victoria.

Tell us about one of your most interesting archaeological discoveries.

Mudlarking in the Thames and finding 17th century clay pipes.

What’s your favourite part of being an archaeologist?

Working outdoors and feeling like you’re on the right side of history.

National Archaeology Week