One of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history was the archaeological find of ‘Lindow Man’. On the 1st August 1984 a preserved top half of a male’s body was founded in a peat bog in Lindow Moss, Cheshire, England (a previous archaeological finding site with the find of…
Excavations are the archaeologist’s main means of recording and researching archaeological remains, but makes up only a portion of his work. Other work includes working for local authorities ,advising on the implications of planning archaeological digs, keeping in mind the conservation, display and research of artefacts and also working for universities ,giving lectures and carrying out educational work.…
A pollen fingerprint is the number and type of pollen grains found in a geographic area at a particular time of year…
The field of landscape archaeology can be challenging in the way that it conducts itself. Most of the time the sites are obstructed by vegetation or they may be hidden in a farmer’s plowed field. However the surveying of these places do to their size and proximity to any adjacent constraints can often lead to poor performance of the archaeological standards. The sizes of these sites can sometimes be as large as settlements covering acres of land. However archaeologists have now been using a surveying method that employs the use of multi-instrument geophysical scanning. Using this the archaeologist can help maintain budget and time constraints that may have been restricting progress.…
This assignment will give you a chance to look through Carleton’s collection of films about Archaeology. During the course we may be able to watch a film or two in class but there are many good films covering various aspects of Archaeology and individual sites around the world. We cannot watch them all. This assignment will give you a chance to choose one that is of particular interest to you. Please read the guidelines carefully.…
This team of specialists includes a zoo archaeologist, paleoethnobotanist, osteologist, geologist, and a cook. They will play an essential role in the accurate interpretation of findings and data analysis. A zooarchaeologist and osteologist are known for their knowledge of ancient remains. Linking remains left behind gives a general idea of an ancient society by showing how an individual or animal lived (Smith, 4/11). Interestingly, with the right data, we can interpret a skeleton’s gender, age, and development from typical analysis (4/13). Similarly, paleoethnobotanist have the ability to determine an ancient human’s diet. This is vital to understanding what sustained this specific society and hint at what their typical day might have been like. A geologist studies the different layers of strata; upon discover of artifacts their advanced understanding of the Earth’s layers will assist us in accurate absolute dating. (4/11). These numerous dating techniques are a key element of archaeological dating because they will determine how old objects on this site are, therefore suggesting chronology of settlement all together. Lastly, we will need a cook who will prepare meals for the crew. With hours of research and labor rendered in a limited time frame, it is vital that we provide proper nourishment. Collectively, there should…
Charred wood from this feature was radiocarbon dated to sometime between 2010 B.C. and 1850 B.C. (more on this below). It had also been suggested that there may be a house foundation somewhere on the site which would more than likely date to the historic past (Wiegand, personal communication, 2002), and about 75 artifacts from the late 18th and 19th centuries, such as nails, redware, saltglazed stoneware, whiteware, and glass, most of which were found in the top 20 cm of soil, may support the idea that there was definitely such a structure on the site. But these analyses are not included in this report; we are more interested in what happened…
History has brought forward the case of two well known historians, Sir Arthur Evans and Heinrich Schliemann who have been known for the artifacts from Minoan culture and Mycenaean culture. Both these historians have been known to have made numerous alterations to the artifacts. However it is also crucial to note here that all the changes that have been made to the artifacts have had a valid background and rationale and both these individuals have had different perspectives and reasons.…
(The most analyzed artifact in the world 2) The pollen trails seem to match up with the historical trail of the Shroud.…
Many types of flowers produce fruits that are fragrant and sweet tasting. Describe how these characteristics of fruits may be important for dispersal.…
Material remains studied were created and deposited in the past, but are studied in the present.…
Simularites in cultures seperated by time and distance. David Hall Soc 1001 August 6, 2013 Rebecca Stout…
3. Artifacts and Environmental Clues as Evidence—Archaeologists study artifacts and physical objects; also look at environmental factors: scrutinize soil, geological strata, pollen, and climate to find out about ancient and pre-contact Americans; better to abbreviate and oversimplify this history than to ignore it.…
The deciduous forest occupies most of the eastern part of the United States and partially in southern Ontario. These areas are northwest of Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.…
The argument claims that Palean baskets were not uniquely palean.To support this claim, the author cites that the palean basket was found in lithos, and there is no mode of transportation has been found for transporting the baskets. On several ground, this evidence provides little credible support for the authors claim…