Archaeology

Archaeology is a tricky subject. It is difficult to determine what a particular item is, and it is even harder to figure out its age. Still, archaeologists toil for years trying to uncover relics, artifacts, statues, and other items that give us insight into former civilizations. Unfortunately, though, this important research is often twisted to disprove the Bible. Whenever an artifact is found that seemingly contradicts the biblical record, skeptics rush to say that it proves that the Bible is…

As stated in Killick’s article, the rapid growth of the field of archaeology comes with downfalls. Many aspects of processual archaeology is evident in Killick’s article. Such as his point that science is slowly intertwining itself with archaeology. Killick goes on to list issues in the field of archaeological studies, narrowing it down to a select handful that he believes needs to be corrected to delve deeper into the field. The first issue is with reviewing the “Journal of Archaeological…

Archaeology studies all our human history interpreted through the objects left behind within the past. Most of our human history has been without written language and archaeology looks at other objects made to discover how life was like for past peoples. There are many facets to archaeology and countless variables that must be considered when interpreting some artifacts use or meaning. This means that archaeology isn’t what people see as some dusty old objects but instead an active field within…

theories and concepts surrounding culture changed. The concepts of culture and culture changed shifted from an evolutionary model, to taking into account each cultures unique set of circumstances, and finally to the wave of thought known as Processual archaeology. In the early years of Anthropology, one of the prevailing theories regarding culture involved what is…

Modern Archeologists have a range of different non-intrusive archeological survey techniques available to them when locating and interpreting a site for excavation. These techniques prove useful in locating sites before any excavation is needed and can also assist during the excavation process. They help bring many mediums of data together to make a clear report of the archeological site and any finds that lead from that. The techniques include but are not limited to, looking at historic maps,…

Narrative Title of instructional program: Archaeology Field School Subject matter: Archaeology Brief Program Outline The first portion of the program the instructor will explain archaeology, directions, definitions and tools to the participants. Gridding will be briefly discussed as the site will already be gridded beforehand. A brief description of site area will be given to the students along with ideas of what might have lived here (Native American, colonists). Lastly, the instructor will…

unquestionably strengthened confidence in the reliability of the Scriptural record. More than one archaeologist has found his respect for the Bible increased by the experience of excavation in Palestine. Archaeology has in many cases refuted the views of modern critics.” – Millar Burrows, Professor of Archaeology, Yale University1 Not any one of the multiple thousands of discoveries made refutes the biblical accounts. Due to limited space, here are just a few of those discoveries (please visit…

Today, in Egypt, we are left with the ruins of art and architecture. The pyramids, sphinxes, and tombs were torn apart by the later Egyptian Dynasties and destroyed by looters. Some of the loss of artifacts this have to do with time, earthquakes, and past looters, but the biggest culprits, that many do not think of first, are the early Egyptologists. It was all about getting the biggest and most impressive objects and not really about the importance of the object in context to the area. Because…

other, the nature of pre-modern environments, and the processes that affect the formation of sites (Skibo, James M., Michael W. Graves, and Miriam T. Stark, 2007). Archaeology offers a unique perspective on human history and culture that has contributed greatly to our understanding of both, the ancient and the recent past. Archaeology helps us understand, not only when and where people lived on earth, but also why and how they have lived. This examines the changes and causes of changes that have…

When talking about the topic of anthropology, most people think of exploring distant lands, abstruse theories detached from any sensitive significance, or Indiana Jones. Aside from the all too familiar movie references to adventure, perilous, intrigue temples, anthropology has many beneficial applications that are relevant to today’s world. Anthropology in itself, is the study of understanding ourselves in relation to others. It is the study that helps us understand what it means to be human.…