Not terribly many sadly and it depends rather on what field of archaeology you choose to enter - I mean there is a huge range of choice in that alone - greek, roman, mediaeval, egyptology, middle-eastern, aboriginal, pacific island = the list is ... more

It is far from clear whether this question is intended to produce a detailed answer setting out specific research themes or whether some more general statements are expected. There are so many and so varied a range of potential research questions ... more

Academics agree on the site's revolutionary implications for our view of Stone Age civilisation and religion. No one knew Neolithic people were this artistic and leisured. Harald Hauptman at Heidelberg University believes the discoveries at Gobekli ... more

The Phaistos Disk is a curious archaeological find, most likely dating from about 1700 BC. Its purpose and meaning, and even its original geographical place of manufacture, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. ... more

There are a few reference books that might be useful including: • Past Worlds: Atlas of Archaeology has maps, illustrations, and some supportive text. REF G 1046 E15 P3 1988 • The venerable 12 volume set Cambridge Ancient History, published in the ... more

Archaeology offers a unique perspective on human history and culture that has contributed greatly to our understanding of both the ancient and the recent past. Archaeology helps us understand not only where and when people lived on the earth, but ... more

The project is willing to supply references for any participant, as long as we are notified in advance. These references will be completed and sent to the participants by the beginning of October. A Certificate of Participation is also issued to ... more

Archaeology is not grave robbing. Since it does not care how expensive an artifact can be sold anymore, it won't be fair to describe archaeology as "grave robbing"... Archaeologists excavate because they are in need of solving the historical ... more

Archaeology is a science dedicated to improving our understanding of our collective human past through study of physical remains left behind. Artifacts are perhaps the best known unit of study. These include all portable objects (from stone tools ... more

It depends, but usually not. In some cases the monument protection authorities disapprove all excavations, even if performed by professionals, unless a building is about to be erected in the area in question. This is a heavily debated and very ... more