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Archaeologists study written sources to study human life and historians study artifacts to find more about history.

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Why do archaeologist and historians try to find artifacts and writings from ancient civilizations?

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What is the relationship between history and archeology?

History and archaeology are closely related fields that both seek to understand the past. While history relies on written records and accounts to study past events and societies, archaeology uses material remains and artifacts to uncover information about ancient civilizations. Together, they provide complementary perspectives that help enhance our understanding of human history.


What are the advantages of archaeology as a source of history?

Archaeology provides primary source information that is not biased by the writings of ancient historians. It also provides information that historians of the past had no knowledge of because of the lack of science involved in archaeology "digs" such as using carbon dating to gauge how old artifacts can be. In the areas where there is a lack of historical writing about a subject, the graves, human remains and advanced archaeologists techniques for deciphering ancient languages is a great source of knowledge about history.


Was grain stored in the pyramids?

Some researchers believe that grain was indeed stored in the pyramids, specifically in the pyramid complex at Giza. However, this theory is debated among historians and archaeologists, with others suggesting the pyramids were used for the burial of pharaohs. More research is needed to draw a definitive conclusion.


How do scientists learn about prehistory the time before written records of events?

it is either A. oral traditions of ancient civilizations B. objects such as bones and tools C. powerful computers D. early writings found on clothing and tools I Made it like a quiz for you people:)

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Why do archaeologist and historians try to find artifacts and writings from ancient civilizations?

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Can we read cuneiform's?

Yes, modern scholars have deciphered cuneiform script, which was used by ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians. By studying and comparing inscriptions on various artifacts, archaeologists and linguists have been able to understand and translate cuneiform writings.


How do you that Aztecs excisted?

History, artifacts, writings.


What is the relationship between history and archeology?

History and archaeology are closely related fields that both seek to understand the past. While history relies on written records and accounts to study past events and societies, archaeology uses material remains and artifacts to uncover information about ancient civilizations. Together, they provide complementary perspectives that help enhance our understanding of human history.


How did Historians get their information from the founding of the Byzantine Empire 330AD?

They get the information from the writings of ancient Roman historians.


What evidence shows that Phoenicia existed?

The writings of contemporary historians.


What are sources of history?

There are a number of sources to uncover and study history. Historians focused on what may be termed "modern times" use as historical sources the writings of famous and not so famous people. Our understanding of the events surrounding Jamestown, as an example are based on the writings of people who lived at that time and in years afterwards. Even ancient history can reveal valuable information from thousands of years ago based on the writings of historians that lived in those years. Translations of ancient Latin and Ancient Greek give historians a view of many ancient historical "facts". These facts become more reliable when other writers of the same time, concur with each other. Ancient Hebrew is also a source of historical information. Even the writings of ancient civilizations such as the ancient Egyptian ones, were written in hieroglyphics. Once they became "translatable" the histories of ancient Egyptian kingdoms became known and were sources of information for historians. Many ancient peoples left no writings of their times. In many cases archaeologists and anthologists provide historical information based on the ruins of ancient peoples.


Do you believe Atlantis is real?

The existence of Atlantis remains a topic of debate among historians and archaeologists. While Plato's writings suggest it was a powerful civilization, no definitive archaeological evidence has been found to confirm its existence. Many theories propose that Atlantis may be a myth or an allegory for the hubris of civilizations. Thus, while some believe in its reality, the consensus leans toward it being a legendary tale rather than a historical fact.


Why do historians study the Dead Sea Scrolls?

these writings helped the historians learn about the lives of many jews during this time


Why do historians study Dead Sea Scroll?

these writings helped the historians learn about the lives of many jews during this time


What are the two main sources of history?

There are several types of historical sources that can be used to study the events and people that have populated the world over time. Primary sources, are any source that come directly from the time period that is being studied. These include journal entries and nautical records. Artifacts are another type of source; these are objects from different time periods that reveal greater insights into the way people lived back then.


Two great ancient civilizations whose rediscovered writings were known as the classics?

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