Archaeology

The study of objects from the past

• history

• archaeology

• prehistory

• geography

The recovery and study of artifacts, bones (human), and ruins remaining from the past.

• archaeology

• artifact

• excavation

• culture

Object made by humans. Generally the term is used for objects that are from the past.

• archaeology

• artifact

• excavation

• culture

The beliefs, behavior, customs, and attitudes of a group of people.

• archaeology

• artifact

• excavation

• culture

BEFORE the invention of writing.

• relative dating

• in situ

• prehistoric

• oral tradition

A community's cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth or example from one generation to another without written instruction.

• relative dating

• in situ

• prehistoric

• oral tradition

What is the job of an Archaeologist?

• to study past cultures, by analyzing artifacts, remains and ruins

• To study scientific and historical fossils from dinosaurs

• To find cool stuff underground

• To study the relationship between geography and fossils

What is an artifact?

• An imprint of a plant from long ago
• The remains of a person from long ago
• A food prepared or eaten by humans
• An object made or used by humans 

Excavate means to

• look at something.

• dig something up.

• label something.

• name something.

What is an artifact?

• An imprint of a plant from long ago
• The remains of a person from long ago
• A food prepared or eaten by humans
• An object made or used by humans