Excavation

Evans. He contributed incredibly to our understanding and knowledge of the past through his work at Crete, in Knossos, and in reconstructing and bringing to light the artefacts and customs of the ancient Minoan civilisation. Through his effective excavation, meticulous and detailed note taking, his methods of dating and developed analysis of finds, he greatly enriched our interpretation and perception of Bronze Age Minoan society. However, his restoration of the palace Knossos, has been harshly…

millennium (who was buried). There was excavations that were found within the Stonehenge that show that there has been 52 cremation burials, and more than 40 fragments of human bones that were unburned. William Hawley which is an archaeologist, had collected cremations from the monument and reburied them. Many of the excavation that were collected show that it was meant to be a cemetery for the dead. However, another researcher have kept some of the excavations that were found at the Stonehenge…

the soil to prepare for installation of plants, fence posts or other items. When the soil excavation proceeds without issues, these outdoor tasks are quick, easy and enjoyable, for the most part. Sadly, homeowners make mistakes that cause excavations to happen with an unpleasant incidence of some sort, and this can slow down progress and turn the task from fun to frustrating. To ensure that your excavation attempt goes smoothly, avoid the following home digging mistakes. Not Checking Before…

This excavation leads scholars to believe that during the Post-classic period, this building was used for both “residence and ritual” (Nicolas 2009:449). As the archeologists continued digging, the came upon certain ceramic pieces and other evidence for certain…

Germanic groups were the carriers of old German culture and embodied the romantic and nationalistic revival that began in Scandinavia in the 19th century. All of their work in promoting the existence of Norse/Germanic/Aryan race led to numerous excavations being carried out under the Nazi party primarily in attempts to provide proof of the existence of the Aryan race. (Thobo-Carlsen,…

the German engineer Carl Humann began official excavations on the acropolis of Pergamon, this excavation lasted until 1886. The excavation was in order to rescue the altar friezes and expose the foundation of the edifice. During the excavation other ancient structures on the acropolis were brought back to the surface, that was originally thought to be lost. Upon negotiating with the Turkish government, who was also a participant in the excavation, it was agreed that all frieze fragments found…

community-based newsletter Ground Truth, the excavation of the “African Burial Ground” attracted numerous opinions from academics and researchers. Those primarily tasked with the excavation were mostly white, which presented a problem. Some believed that African Americans should be the ones to manage an action so closely linked to their cultural past (LaRoche and Blakey, 1997). However, since there are not that many trained African American archaeologists, the excavation invited African American…

universities and international organizations, our project will attract talents across multiple academic fields including geology, architecture, archaeology and history. The expected timeline for this project is 1 year. The first 6 months will be the main excavation of the east side of Por-Bajin. In the next two months, artifacts will be collected, classified and shipped to our lab in the Russian Academy of Sciences. In-depth analysis will happen in the last 4 months. We plan on hiring a diverse…

Introduction: Chaco Canyon is home a diverse collection of the most fascinating archeological sites from ancient North America, and among these sites is the well-known Pueblo Bonito. This great house is undoubtedly the most famous of all Chaco Canyon great houses, with well over 350 ground rooms, 32 kivas, and thousands of significant artefacts relating to Anasazi culture. The buildings of Pueblo Bonito were occupied over a variety of years, spanning from ca. 850 until the early portion of the…

Sir Arthur Evans Essay How has Sir Arthur Evans contributed to our understanding of the past? The work of Sir Arthur Evans in exploring Ancient Minoan civilisation on the island of Crete has significantly contributed to our understanding of the past. In examining Evans work, three observations should be made about his archaeological examinations. Through his detailed records and publication, his methods of dating and classifying of finds we are able to grasp a large understanding of ancient…