page_title: Archaeology of Wales
section_title: Institutions
hierarchical_section_title: Archaeology of Wales / Institutions
caption_attribution_description: English: Castell Coch during restoration work in late 2018
context_page_description: The Archaeology of Wales is the study of human occupation within the country of Wales, which has been occupied by modern humans since 225,000 BCE, with continuous occupation from 9,000 BCE. Analysis of the sites, artifacts and other archaeological data within Wales details its complex social landscape and evolution from Prehistoric times to the Industrial period. This study is undertaken by academic institutions, consultancies, charities as well as government organisations.
context_section_description: There are many institutions involved with archaeology in Wales. Cadw is the government agency responsible for the historic environment of Wales, involved with caring for and up-keeping historic sights while also encouraging public access and engagement. They are also responsible for promoting archaeological research throughout Wales, such as their support for excavations at Dryswlyn Castle. Another government body is the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW), which by Royal Warrant collects, maintains and distributes archaeological and historic information as well as responsibilities over national standards on these topics.
  Charities are also involved in Welsh archaeology, such as the four Welsh Archaeological Trusts. This includes the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, Dyfed Archaeological Trust, Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust and Gwynedd Archaeological Trust; with each trust focusing on their respective region to help manage, promote and educate on archaeology. The Council for British Archaeology Wales Cymru is the Welsh branch of a UK wide charity, involved in supporting archaeologists and promoting heritage in Wales, such as through their initiative the Young Archaeologists club. Another notable charity is the Cambrian Archaeological Association, which studies and educates on Welsh archaeology as well as publishing a yearly journal, Archaeologia Cambrensis.
  Universities in Wales that include courses on archaeology include University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Bangor University, Swansea University, Aberystwyth University and Cardiff University
caption: Restoration of Castell Coch in 2018 by Cadw
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