This subfield studies the prehistory and early history of cultures around the world; major trends in cultural evolution; and techniques for finding, excavating, dating, and analyzing material remains of past societies.
Archaeology links
- Archaeology as a Career (Society for American Anthropology)
- Becoming an Archaeologist
- Archaeology Daily News
- San Diego Archaeological Center
- Society of California Archaeology
- Society for American Archaeology
- Collaborative and Community Archaeology
- Native Land – Type your address and see what indigenous land base you are living on (also information/resources about indigenous groups)
- African Burial Ground National Monument New York
- The California Frontier Project – California’s early heritage
- Discover Archaeology (online version of popular archaeology magazine maintained by Scientific American)
- eCulturalResources (clearinghouse for information related to news, jobs, announcements, consultant listings, and resources for the cultural resource industry)
- Exploring Ancient World Cultures (resources about 8 ancient civilizations)
- Council of British Archaeology
- Nautical Archaeology at Texas A. & M. (Institute of Nautical Archaeology)
- National Park Service – Benefits of Archaeology (public programs and research in the parks)