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Enterprise Archaeology: The Art of Unearthing the Truth in Architecture Modeling

Enterprise Archaeology Enterprise architects often must perform in the role of enterprise archaeologist

Just as archaeologists painstakingly unearth and interpret fragments of the past to reconstruct lost civilizations, enterprise architects must gather scattered, often incomplete organizational data and translate it into coherent models that reveal hidden patterns, relationships, and strategic insights. Both disciplines require deep contextual understanding, patience, and the ability to see meaning beneath the surface. Enterprise architects rarely start with clean data, crystal-clear processes, and stakeholder agreement. Instead, we must sift through layers of system details, documents, stakeholder perspectives, legacy decisions, and cultural norms. This means that the journey of developing decision insight often begins with the enterprise architect in the role of enterprise archaeologist. 

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