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Intro to Archaeology Basics
How we study past cultures
Intro archaeology covers site survey, controlled excavation, dating methods, and artifact analysis to reconstruct past human activities while preserving context and following ethical guidelines.
- archaeology
- excavation
- dating methods
- artifacts
- context
Survey and Plan
Locate sites with surveys/remote sensing; plan gridded digs.
Excavate Carefully
Remove soil in layers, document context, and preserve finds.
Analyze and Date
Classify artifacts, use dating methods, and interpret culture.