Digging with Python: Making Archaeology More Powerful, One Script at a Time

Ever wondered how Python could be used beyond tech startups and data science? Join us for a fascinating talk that explores how this accessible programming language is being used to support archaeology — from managing excavation data to visualising ancient landscapes.
This talk is not just for developers. In fact, it's especially for archaeologists, heritage professionals, museum staff, students, and anyone curious about how coding can help manage, interpret, and share archaeological information.
Our speaker, Juan Palomeque-Gonzalez, holds degrees in both Archaeology and Computing. He’ll share practical, real-world examples of how simple Python scripts can make everyday archaeological work easier — automating repetitive tasks, handling messy data, and unlocking new insights.
Whether you're a developer curious about interdisciplinary applications, or an archaeologist wondering how to get started with code, this session will have something for you.

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🧠 What you'll learn:

• Why archaeologists should care about Python
• Everyday tasks that can be automated with simple scripts
• Examples from spatial mapping, artefact logging, image handling, and more
• How developers can support digital archaeology projects

If you have any questions about this event, you can reach out to the team at:

organisers@python.scot

About the location:

We're in The Gamer Club- if you haven't been before, it's a purpose built basement venue for tech meetups - there is a console lounge, arcade, kitchen/bar, PCs, projector, gigabit internet etc. It isn't licenced, but you are welcome to bring your own beer/wine (or help yourself to the free teas/coffees). You can get directions here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere