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No, archaeology's primary focus is to tell us about the past.

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Why archaeology is a waste of money?

Archaeology helps us understand our past, shaping our identity and providing insights into human history and culture. It also aids in preserving and conserving cultural heritage for future generations. Investing in archaeology leads to scientific discoveries, educational opportunities, and economic benefits through tourism and cultural exchange.


What are the different fields of archaeology?

There are probably thousands. Most archaeologists specialize in one geographic area or one time period, often both! An archaeologist may also specialize in a particular aspect such as flora or fauna, architecture, ceramics or lithics. There is no end to the possibilities. Some of them are listed below including some theoretical approaches. Archaeoastronomy, Behavioural archaeology, Biblical archaeology, Bioarchaeolgy, Classical archaeology, Cognitive archaeology, Commercial archaeology, Egyptian archaeology, Environmental archaeology, Ethnoarchaeology, Evolutionary archaeology, Experimental archaeology, Feminist archaeology, Field archaeology, Forensic archaeology, Gender archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Historical archaeology, Industrial archaeology, Interpretitive archaeology, Landscape archaeology, Maritime archaeology, Marxist archaeology, Mediaeval archaeology, Nationalist archaeology, Nautical archaeology, Neo-Marxist archaeology, New Archaeology, Processual archaeology, Post-Processual archaeolgy, Osteoarchaeology, Settlement archaeology, Social archaeology, Underwater archaeology, Urban archaeology, Zooarchaeology


What is the opposite of archaeology?

The opposite of archaeology is probably something like futurism, as it focuses on studying and predicting future trends rather than excavating and studying ancient artifacts and cultures from the past.


What is the correct spelling of archeology?

Archaeology.


When was Society of Biblical Archaeology created?

Society of Biblical Archaeology was created in 1870.