Chapter 1: Introduction to Arch.

Context

The place in space and time an item existed.

Middens

Trash pits or trash accumulations that give information on environment.

Modern Archaeology

The systematic study of humanity in the past.

Eco-Tourism

The combination of tourism and natural resources

Pre-History

Refers to the time before written records

The 1950s

Environmental Archaeology was created and popularized

Classical Archaeologist

- Study written documents

- Study Greek, Roman, and Egyptian times

Historical Archaeologist

Study Medieval Europe, Spanish Missions, and Colonial Times

Underwater Archaeologist

Study artifacts primarily found underwater

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

Types of Archaeologists

Classical
Historical
Underwater
Prehistoric

"The Curse of Archaeology"

Treasure Hunters and Collectors

Negative effects of Treasure Hunters

They dig up and steal buried artifacts, removing them from their context

Main causes of archeological site destruction

Tourists
Treasure Hunters
Natural Disasters
Weather