AR101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: James Hutton, Discovery Of Human Antiquity, Processual Archaeology
30 Oct 2017
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Major events and key players in the history of archaeology. Archaeology, as a field study is dynamic; constantly developing new ideas, methods and questions. Pompeii and herculaneum were early foci for excavation and collection of antiquities. Europe sees growth in scientific exploration; particularly natural history. 1738, charles of bourbon, hires antiquarian marcello venuti to excavate herculaneum. Did not accept the layers of the earth were laid down by the great flood. Argued for processes still active today: soil erosion, sedimentation and volcanism. Briton charles lyell publishes a textbook principles of geology . Argues convincingly for that can still be witnessed today. Charles darwin natural history officer embarks on famous voyage. During his trip he makes observations that would lead to his publication on the origin of species . Uniformitarianism ; the earth shaped gradually by geological processes. Was used to classify and display artifacts. 19th century european museums becoming filled with artifacts that were lacking organizations.
