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Who is considered the father of archaeology?

D. gray, Builder
Answered: May 24, 2019

The father of archaeology is William Flinders Petrie who is most legitimately known as the official Father of Archaeology. The science dates way back though. There has been a myriad of people who...Read More

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What is the difference between archaeology and history?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: May 30, 2019

Archeology and history are two important fields that provide information about past occurrences. Archeology and history are so interrelated in some ways, just that their approaches to digging out...Read More

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Why doÂ archaeologists use a datum point rather than simply measuring from the ground surface?

John Smith
Answered: Jan 22, 2025

A datum point provides a universal reference point that can be used across any archaeological site, allowing archaeologists to easily compare data between excavations

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Who discovered the ruins of Pompeii?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: May 30, 2019

Pompeii was an old Roman city located in Italy. The destruction of Pompeii was a tragic historical event that led to the destruction of the whole city in AD 79. Pompeii and some neighboring...Read More

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Why does North America consist archaeology as a sub-field of anthropology?

W. Kaye, Ex-Marine
Answered: May 23, 2019

In North America, the field of archaeology is officially considered to be a sub-field of anthropology. But, in all of Europe, it is often viewed as either a self-supporting discipline in its own...Read More

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What is maritime archaeology?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: May 17, 2019

Maritime archaeology is also known as marine archaeology. It is the quest to find relics from the sea of long ago and other important things. It is actually considered to be a discipline within...Read More

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What is archaeology?

D. gray, Builder
Answered: May 24, 2019

Archaeology is the formal study of human activity which occurred in the past. It is usually recovered in the realms of the discovery and recovery and also the scientific analysis of material that...Read More

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Do archaeologists get a share if they discover historical treasure?

W. Kaye, Ex-Marine
Answered: May 23, 2019

If archaeologists make a discovery, they, of course, get paid. But, they only get paid the salary or hourly wage they make or whatever their pay is based on. They do not get paid for treasures...Read More

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What is the most controversial archaeological discovery?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: May 17, 2019

The most controversial archaeological finding was the Kennewick Man. The skeletal remains of the ancient man were found in In the summer of 1996 when 2 students happened to stumble on the remains...Read More

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What job oppurtunities do people with archaeological degrees have?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: May 17, 2019

People who have archaeology degrees have many opportunities for what they can do with their degrees, careerwise. They can work at a museum being a curator which is a fascinating position that...Read More

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When did archaeology become a distinct subject separate from history?

D. gray, Builder
Answered: May 24, 2019

Archaeology became a subject all its own and was classified as professional activity around the first half of the 20th century. Until then, it was considered a past time or was just an extension...Read More

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What problems does the archaeological community face?

Larry Thornton, Student
Answered: May 15, 2019

The many important works of archaeologists can not be underestimated. There had been so many revelation about past events and about things that existed before. If not for their tireless efforts,...Read More

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What is the most mysterious archaeological discovery ever made?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: May 17, 2019

Archaeology has always been shrouded in mystery. There's just something about the process of digging up the past that is a bit spooky and mysterious. Some digs have been more so than others...Read More

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What is feminist archaeology?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: May 17, 2019

Feminist archaeology is an angle of archaeology which gives a female or feminist, outlook and perspective in the interpretation of societies of the past. It is sometimes, but not always,...Read More

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What are the most important discoveries made in archaeology?

W. Kaye, Ex-Marine
Answered: May 23, 2019

The most important archaeology discovery of all time is a matter of opinion. Some say it was the findings of the Mayan Ruins while others think that the ancient city of Pompeii in Rome has been...Read More

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