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Archaeology

The scientific study of material remains (such as artifacts and monuments) of past human life and activities. The archaeologist's objective is to gain an understanding of a culture or civilization by examining these objects and their use.

Sites in Archaeology

The Archaeology Channel
Archaeology and related subjects presented through streaming media by the Oregon-based Archaeological Legacy Institute. Videos can be viewed on-line and purchased.

Bibliographies for Anthropological Research
Tennessee Archaeology Net provides categorized bibliographies.

Archonnet Discussion Group
For announcements and reviews of online archaeology resources.

About.com: Archaeology
Articles and directory of Internet sites, including a world atlas of archaeology on the web.

ArchNet
The archaeology section of the World Wide Web Virtual Library.

Archaeological Research Resources
Internet directory maintained by Historic Archaeological Research of history and archaeology web sites, including organizations, directories, technical references, online publications.

What is Archaeology?
An illustrated introduction from the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Dakota.

Archaeology Pages
Archaeology related articles and galleries by James Q. Jacobs, covering archaeogeodesy, prehistory, paleoanthropology, the Andes, Mesoamerica, American Southwest and rock art.

Yahoo Groups: Archaeology
Descriptive list of all the Yahoo discussion groups on archaeological topics, moderated and unmoderated.

Archaeological Adventure
A ThinkQuest project explaining what archaeology is and its methods and techniques. Examples of significant discoveries including Troy, Shiqmim, the Egyptian Pyramids. Glossary.

Archaeology Info
Covers significant discoveries from archaeology about human origins. Illustrated descriptions of hominids, with references. Articles, images, bookstore and links.

Public Archaeology
Provides information and candid advice about public archaeology to students, professionals, and educators. Features discussion forum on contemporary issues in archaeology and how to communicate with the public.

Archaeology: An Introduction
Kevin Greene's selection of Internet links to supplement the 4th edition of his book, by chapter and section, with alphabetical index.

Archaeology
An illustrated introduction to the discipline of archaeology from Panorama Productions.

Archeology
An introduction by Ragz-International: the subject matter, history, specializations, methods and techniques.

Michael's Archaeology Page
An introduction to the science of archaeology.

Time Team Book List
A bibliography with potted descriptions of hundreds of books on archaeology, compiled in connection with the Channel 4 TV archaeology series. Covers general and British topics.

When Indiana Jones Fights for Religion
From ABC News, today's archaeologists are not only being asked to preserve old shards of pottery, but to settle ages-old conflicts of ownership.

ARCH-L
General archaeology listserv from Texas A&M University.

The Archaeology of...
A database of archaeological essays and information. Links, jokes, news, and essays.

ArchArt
A directory of photographs for educational use relating to archaeology and art history.

Archaeolink
Reviewed and categorized directory of resources on archaeology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations.