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.