Unveiling the World of Archaeology

Delve into the fascinating realm of archaeology, a discipline that unravels ancient human cultures through artifacts and contexts. Explore the interplay of artifacts, culture, excavation methods, lithics, and more. Learn about the significance of preserving historical sites and the challenges posed by looting. Journey through prehistoric times and unlock the mysteries buried within layers of soil.

• Archaeology
• Culture
• Artifacts
• Excavation
• Preservation

jene899 Follow

Uploaded on Sep 11, 2024 | 1 Views

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

Presentation Transcript

1. ARCHEOLOGY The study of past human cultures through objects left behind

2. ARTIFACT Any object made or used by people

3. CONTEXT The relationship artifacts have to each other as well as where the artifact was actually found

4. CULTURE The customs, beliefs, laws, and ways of living that people of the same society share

5. EXCAVATION Digging for artifacts in a thorough and scientific manner

6. LITHICS Artifacts made from stone

7. LOOTING Illegally taking artifacts away from a site

8. PREHISTORIC A period in history that talks about societies that existed before written records

9. STRATIGRAPHY The different layers of dirt and soil that you see when digging deep into the ground

10. SITE GRID Small squares that divide a site prior to excavation that are used to note where artifacts were found

11. PRESERVE To maintain intact and to protect from injury or harm