Archaeology

Archaeology is the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. This category delves into the history of human civilizations, ancient cultures, and the evolution of societies. Explore the techniques used to uncover the past, the discoveries that have changed our understanding of history, and the ongoing efforts to preserve our shared cultural heritage.

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Chronology

Scientists have sought to fathom the chronology of the Earth in order to pinpoint the exact dates of each key event in our geological, biological, and cultural history since far earlier than the Age of Enlightenment.

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Archaeogenetics

According to Colin Renfrew, the application of molecular population genetics approaches to the study of human evolution is referred to as "archaeogenetics."

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Geoarchaeology

In order to confront archaeological issues, the field of research known as geoarchaeology incorporates methods from the Earth sciences. Even when material remains are buried

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Archaeometry

Archaeometry is a set of scientific techniques used in archaeological investigations. It implements principles from physics

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Archaeological Science

Archaeological science is the integration of scientific analysis and principles in investigating archaeological finds. Though science and archaeology have had a 200 year old relationship,

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Zooarchaeology

Zooarchaeology, a branch of archaeology, is the study of animal artefacts that have been discovered in remote areas in the past. The word's less attractive sibling, archaeozoology, is not as lovable in English as it is in other languages.

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Bioarchaeology

In the late 1970s, evident in the emergence of the field of bioarchaeology—the study of human remains from ancient cultures—had become a significant area of study for the social sciences.

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Isotope Analysis

In archaeology, isotope analysis is the identification of isotopic markers from human bone remains to reconstruct diet and migration of past populations.

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Protohistory

Protohistory is the cultural process between history and prehistory. It is marked by absence of language or script that can be deciphered.

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Anthropocene

A new epoch known as the Anthropocene is swiftly coming. This notion, which is being studied by climate scientists, geologists, archaeologists, historians, ecologists, and poets, has been embraced by authors, activists, artists, and poets.

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Relative Dating

Relative dating is a set of methods that archaeologists use to determine the age of objects based on the sequence in which they appear in a site of excavation.