Archaeology
Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts.
Branches of archaeology
Historical archaeologyForensics archaeology
Major Archaeological Discoveries
o Pompeiio Dead sea scrolls o Dinosaur Fossilso Rosetta Stone
Pompeii
Dead sea scrolls
Rosetta Stone
Terracotta army of Xi’an
The Importance of Archaeology
• To travel back into time to get valuable information about the human settlements which existed centuries ago.
• Useful in understanding some mysterious subjects, such as Egyptian religion.
• It's an important aid in reconstructing the prehistoric era.