Archaeology
Archaeology
is a very exciting field, telling us where we came from by
telling us where we've been. Archaeology is more than bones
and dust; it is the whole history of men and women, animals
and plants.
Basic
Archaeology: What's a
Dig?
An archaeology project is called a dig. Why?
Because archaeologists dig a lot to find what they're
looking for. Find out more about the digging process
in this helpful, easy-to-read article.
Basic
Archaeology: What's a
Midden?
The technical term is midden. What archaeologists
are really doing when they sift through a midden is looking
through someone else's trash.
Ancient
India: Super Trade
Center
Recent excavations at an Egyptian port prove that trade
between the Roman Empire and India was far more extensive
than was previously thought.
Exciting
New Find: A Jurassic
Mammal
Scientists have found a very old fossil of a mammal in South
America. This mammal lived 170 million years ago. Why is
this important? Because they didn't think mammals were
living there that far back in time. It's another example of
how if you keep digging, you can always find new theories.
The
Fun of Archaeology: Making New
Discoveries
The discovery of a very old civilization at Caral, in Peru,
brings to light an often overlooked part of studying
archaeology: Sometimes, what you find causes you to throw
long-established theories right out the window.
How
Were Dinosaurs Like
People?
Scientists now think
that dinosaurs lived somewhat like people did and do, in
terms of family life and community interaction.
Is
the Past in Your
Future?
Think your career is in ruins? If you like archaeology, you
might think about a career in the field. This site can help
you by giving you more information on what archaeologists do
and how much fun they have getting their hands dirty.
What
Is Underwater
Archaeology?
The answer to this question and much more can be found at
this helpful site. Full of pictures and links to other
research, the site focuses on archaeological studies beneath
the waves. See sunken ships and their treasures!
Archaeology
Magazine
This companion web site to the American magazine of the
same name gives you a wealth of information about digs,
excavations, ruins, and the like. You can also read back
issues, check out book selections, and much more.
The
Archaeology Channel
Archaeology comes alive at this fun and fun-to-look-at site!
The main feature is streaming video of recent projects, but
much more is available if you know where to look.
Prehistoric
Times
Your friends at KidsKonnect give you LOTS of information
about archaeology and and history of people and animals.
Archaeological
Adventure
Archaeology isn't all bones and dust. It's exciting digs,
with clues to ancient mysteries! This site highlights these
aspects of archaeology and keeps you up-to-date on news in
the field!
Archaeology
Data Service
For that inevitable report or class project on archaeology,
this site provides you with a wealth of information at your
very fingertips. A portal to several large catalogs of
information, this site makes it easy for you to narrow your
focus in pursuit of just the information you seek.
National
Geographic Outpost
Now this is a really cool idea! This site lets you
correspond with explorers who are in the field. Send them
messages, read their reports, share their results, and
more!
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