Fields of archaeology
Archaeology covers such an enormous span of time that archaeologists specialize in different time periods and different cultures. They also specialize in particular methods of study. Some archaeologists study human biological and cultural evolution up to the emergence of modern humans. Others focus on more recent periods of major cultural development, such as the rice of civilizations. Some study only the ancient or classical civilization of the middle East or Europe. Others research later historical subjects and time periods, using both written and archaeological evidence. Many archaeologists have expertise in other fields that are important to archaeological study, including physical anthropology ( the study of human biology and anatomy ) , geology, ecology, and climatology ( the science of weather patterns).
A. Prehistoric Archaeology
Prehistoric archaeology is practiced by archaeologists known as prehistorians and deals with ancient cultures that......
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