To Frequently Asked Questions 1.
Archaeology is the study of the human past.
It is a subdivision of anthropology , which is the study of human cultural and physical evolution. Most anthropologists focus on one of the major groups of Anthropology, however all facets of the discipline are interconnected. Archaeologists try to reconstruct the human past through tangible evidence, written documentation, and even oral histories when investigating the recent past. Written documentation includes maps, geologic reports, archival documents, and information recorded by previous archaeologists. The ability to analyze and interpret these sources of information or cultural resources, is a central component in archaeology.