[Oatka]

I read the story but I remember it as a motel.

There are probably many variations along this line, but in all of 'em, the archaeologists never come out well.

[ansel12]

Here is the book.

http://www.amazon.com/Motel-Mysteries-David-Macaulay/dp/0395284252/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product