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The audio captures the vivid sounds and ambiance of an excavation process that took place on April 26, 2020. It begins with the distinct sound of a shovel, or perhaps a spade, piercing the earth. The gravelly scrape of metal against the ground resonates clearly, suggesting the soil may be a mixture of dirt and sand. Throughout the recording, the rhythmic action of digging can be heard, an ebb and flow of effort and release. The gentle thud of earth being overturned punctuates the audio, each scoop a testament to the progress of the excavation. The occasional crunch of a heavier clod of earth being broken up adds texture to the recording. In the background, the ambient sounds of the field are also evident; a soft breeze rustling through nearby foliage, the faint chirping of birds, and the distant hum of life beyond the excavation site. The audio is an immersive field-recording, placing the listener right in the heart of the excavation process,
