Archaeology

Study of human history and prehistory through excavation.

archaeological science

/ɑːrkiˈɒlədʒi/

It comes from the Greek words 'archaios' meaning 'ancient' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

Archaeology is like being a detective for the past, digging up clues like old tools and buildings to learn about people who lived long ago.

Archaeology uses techniques from many fields like geology and anthropology
Some archaeologists specialize in underwater archaeology, studying shipwrecks and submerged cities
The oldest archaeological finds include stone tools from over 3 million years ago

What is archaeology? It's the study of past human societies by excavating and analyzing material remains
Who are archaeologists? They are scientists who study the past through physical artifacts and sites
What can archaeology tell us? It reveals information about ancient cultures, technologies, and daily life

excavation antiquarianism

anthropology social science

ceramic analysis paleobotany zooarchaeology

artifacts excavation sites stratigraphy

historical research social sciences

historical reference social science