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{{Infobox Scenery
|version1 = 1
|version2 = 2
|version3 = 3
|name = Soil
|image1 = [[File:Soil (1).png|x250px]]
|image2 = [[File:Soil (2).png|x250px]]
|image3 = [[File:Soil (3).png|x250px]]
|release = [[9 July]] [[2003]]
|update = New Digsite Quest!
|members = Yes
|quest = [[The Dig Site]]
|quest5 = None
|location = [[Digsite]]
|location5 = [[Fossil Island]]
|options = None
|examine = Soil. Dug up!
|map = No
|id1 = 2376
|id2 = 2377
|id3 = 2378
|leagueRegion = Misthalin
}}
'''Soil''' can be found throughout the [[digsite]] area, and plays an important role in [[The Dig Site]] quest. Depending on the type of digs in the area, players can use their [[trowel]] or [[rock pick]], along with a [[specimen brush]] in their inventory, to dig up several items. Soil can also be found on [[Fossil Island]] in the [[Museum Camp]].

==Training digs==
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Training digs are the lowest level of digs at the digsite and are located in south section of the digsite area. A [[trowel]] is used to dig in the training area, but no additional tools are needed. None of the items obtained from training digs are needed to progress in the quest, and generally have a very low value.

{{Mining info
|version = Training digs
|dropversion = Training digs
|level = 1
|xp = 5
|tool = {{plink|Trowel}}
|time = N/A
}}

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==Level 1 digs==
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Level 1 digs are located in the central and eastern portion of the digsite, and are unlocked after passing the first level of the exam during the quest. A [[trowel]] is used to dig in the level 1 area, and [[leather gloves]] and [[leather boots]] must both be worn.

{{Mining info
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|dropversion = Level 1 digs
|level = 1
|xp = 6
|tool = {{plink|Trowel}}, {{plink|Leather gloves}} and {{plink|Leather boots}}
|time = N/A
}}

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==Level 2 digs==
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Level 2 digs are located in the upper central patches of the digsite, and are unlocked after passing the second level of the exam during the quest. A [[rock pick]] is used to dig in the level 2 area.

{{Mining info
|version=Level 2 digs
|dropversion=Level 2 digs
|level = 1
|xp = 7
|tool = {{plink|Rock pick}}
|time = N/A
}}

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==Level 3 digs==
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Level 3 digs are located in the north-east and central west patches of the digsite. Digging in the level 3 area is unlocked after completing the third level of the exam during the quest. A [[trowel]] is used to dig in this area, and a [[specimen brush]] and [[specimen jar]] must be in the inventory. During the quest, an [[ancient talisman]] must be found by digging in the level 3 area, which must be brought to [[Terry Balando]] to progress in the quest.

{{Mining info
|version=Level 3 digs
|dropversion=Level 3 digs
|level = 1
|xp = 8
|tool = {{plink|Trowel}}, {{plink|Specimen brush}} and {{plink|Specimen jar}}
|time = N/A
}}

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{{Reflist|group=d}}

==Fossil Island==
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The [[Fossil Island]] soil is located in the [[Museum Camp]]. A [[trowel]] or [[rock pick]] can be used to dig. The only possible rewards from digging in the soil are [[numulite]] and [[fossils]].

{{Mining info
|version=Fossil Island
|dropversion=Fossil Island
|level = 1
|xp = 5
|tool = {{plink|Rock pick}} or {{plink|Trowel}}
|time = N/A
}}

{{DropLogProject|jagex=yes}}{{CiteTwitter|author=Mod Maz|url=https://twitter.com/JagexMaz/status/917370777510572032|date=9 October 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.fo/mWsZR|archivedate=9 July 2019|quote=Fossil probabilities![https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLsnz63X4AATjaS.jpg]|name=Maz}}{{CiteTwitter|author=Mod Ash|url=https://twitter.com/JagexAsh/status/1528701650042556417|date=23 May 2023|archiveurl=https://archive.ph/9tNSj|archivedate=21 September 2023|quote=soil only has a 1/80 chance of calling that table in the first place|name=FossilRates}}
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==Changes==
{{Subject changes header}}
{{Subject changes
|date = 22 August 2006
|update = New f2p prayers, port to port transport and improved dragon axe
|change = The scenery was graphically updated.
}}
{{Subject changes footer}}

===Gallery (historical)===
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1=
{|style="text-align: center" cellpadding="15"
|[[File:Soil (1) (historical).png|center|150x150px]]
|[[File:Soil (1).png|center|150x150px]]
|-
|29 March 2004 –<br>22 August 2006
|22 August 2006 –<br>present
|}
|-|
2=
{|style="text-align: center" cellpadding="15"
|[[File:Soil (2) (historical).png|center|150x150px]]
|[[File:Soil (2).png|center|150x150px]]
|-
|29 March 2004 –<br>22 August 2006
|22 August 2006 –<br>present
|}
|-|
3=
{|style="text-align: center" cellpadding="15"
|[[File:Soil (3) (historical).png|center|150x150px]]
|[[File:Soil (3).png|center|150x150px]]
|-
|29 March 2004 –<br>22 August 2006
|22 August 2006 –<br>present
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
* Attempting to use a tool in the incorrect digsite soil will cause the closest [[Digsite workman]] to interrupt and explain the proper usage. If no digsite workman is within range, the message will appear in the chatbox instead.
* The various types of digs are based on the location of the player, not the specific instance of the soil. This means if the player is standing on the tile outside the digging region, none of the tools can be used to successfully dig. Instead, the player will only state that they should try using a different tool.
* The animation while digging at the Fossil Island digs will always show a trowel, even if a rock pick is used. Similarly, the chat message while digging up numulite will state that you clean it off with your brush, even if there is no specimen brush in the inventory.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Digsite}}
{{Fossil Island}}
{{The Dig Site}}