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Archaeology Is Material Evidence Plus Interpretation
- Archaeology studies material remains from objects to whole landscapes and human bones.
- Interpretation of finds is as crucial as excavation for understanding the past.
Start With Remote Sensing And Documents
- Use multiple remote-sensing tools like aerial photography, satellite imagery and LIDAR to locate sites.
- Combine these methods with documentary sources to refine where you should dig.
Specialization Drives Archaeological Insight
- Archaeology has many specialists: diggers, period specialists, and artifact interpreters.
- Different experts (e.g., pottery specialists) reveal dating, origin, and function from small fragments.