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1893 in archaeology Importance and applicability Most of human history is not described by any written records. ...


See also: 1892 in archaeology, other events of 1893, 1894 in archaeology and the list of years in archaeology. The year 1892 in archaeology included many events, some of which are listed below. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1894 CE in archaeology // Explorations Thomas Gann makes first scientific exploration of Xunantunich Excavations Peabody Museum - Harvard University project at Copan concludes Sir Henry Meux excavates Avebury Publications In the 12th Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, Cyrus Thomas detailed report of the Mound Builders demolishes the earlier theory... The following entries cover events related to the study of archaeology which occurred in the listed year. ...

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Category:Archaeology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (149 words)
Archaeology or archæology or sometimes in American English archeology (from the Greek words αρχαίος = ancient and λόγος = word/speech/discourse) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of cultural and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes.
The goals of archaeology are to document and explain the origins and development of human culture, culture history, cultural evolution, and human behaviour and ecology.
It is the only discipline that possesses the method and theory for the collection and interpretation of information about the pre-written human past, and can also make a critical contribution to our understanding of documented societies.
Archaeology Links (934 words)
archaeology, archeology, n.: The science of antiquities, especially prehistoric antiquities, which investigates the history of the peoples by the remains belonging to the earlier periods of their existence.
Their aim is to broaden the popularity of archaeology by arranging talks and lectures, as well as increasing the known archaeology of North Bucks.
The aims of the society are to expand the knowledge and awareness of the local, national and international heritage, increase the understanding of the historical significance of the area, and to provide a base for research and a resource for field projects within the area.
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