ARCHAEOLOGY Archaeology Introduction • What kind of discipline is Archaeology : – It is a science…why? • Careful, logical examination that follows specific processes in an attempt to validate or negate an hypothesis . – Definition: Attempt to rebuild the history of an area by discovering and studying its material remains (artifacts). • Artifact: Anything made by humans. Examples: tools, buildings, inscriptions.
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ARCHAEOLOGYArchaeology Introduction
• What kind of discipline is Archaeology :– It is a science…why?
• Careful, logical examination that follows specific processes in an attempt to validate or negate an hypothesis .
– Definition: Attempt to rebuild the history of an area by discovering and studying its material remains (artifacts).
• Artifact: Anything made by humans. Examples: tools, buildings, inscriptions.
ARCHAEOLOGY Introduction
• Who is the Archaeologist:– The scientist attempting to prove or disprove an
hypothesis.• The archaeologist is also a kind of historian. • He/She is a vital resource for other historians.
– What they discover helps historians write histories.
• **Remember the gladiator artifact from the article
Archaeology Introduction
• Archaeology is a Science:
ARCHAEOLOGY Types
– Anthropological: Study of Primitive humans and their material remains. Non-writing cultures.