Chapter 1: Introduction to Arch.

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Context
The place in space and time an item existed.
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Middens
Trash pits or trash accumulations that give information on environment.
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Modern Archaeology
The systematic study of humanity in the past.
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Eco-Tourism
The combination of tourism and natural resources
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Pre-History
Refers to the time before written records
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The 1950s
Environmental Archaeology was created and popularized
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Classical Archaeologist
- Study written documents

- Study Greek, Roman, and Egyptian times
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Historical Archaeologist
Study Medieval Europe, Spanish Missions, and Colonial Times
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Underwater Archaeologist
Study artifacts primarily found underwater
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Prehistoric Archaeologist
- Study 99% of human history

- Do not use written documents

- Research ancient technologies

- Must be specialized since they study the largest time span
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Types of Archaeologists
Classical
Historical
Underwater
Prehistoric
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"The Curse of Archaeology"
Treasure Hunters and Collectors
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Negative effects of Treasure Hunters
They dig up and steal buried artifacts, removing them from their context
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Main causes of archeological site destruction
Tourists
Treasure Hunters
Natural Disasters
Weather