ANP 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter Intro: Colin Renfrew, Baron Renfrew Of Kaimsthorn, Paul Bahn, Radiocarbon Dating
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Intro to archaeology essentials: theories, methods and practices. Arch answers evolution of species and cltr. Anthro - study of humanity: physical char, and non-biological char. Physical/biological anthro- human biological/physical char as they evolved. Cltr anthro - human cltr and society. Linguistic anthro - how speech varies with social factors and over time. Arch - former societies thru remains of their material cltr and written record. Classical archists: ancient rome, greece, and surrounding societies/territories. Biblical archists: similar to anthrocal archists but with reference to biblical events. Operate in a larger time frame than historians. Conventional history sources begin around 3000bc in w. asia. Historical records make statements, offer opinions, and pass judgement. Arch is like science - develop a picture of the past. Radiocarbon dating - study food residues, etc. Evidence can"t speak for itself - have to ask right questions. Wrong questions could lead to wrong conclusions. Thomas jefferson and moundbuilders - proved mounds were burial places for nams.
