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No one really knows who the first archaeologist was because humans have always dug for treasure and for knowledge. It is believed that Thomas Jefferson might have been the first person to conduct an excavation that was scientific.

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What does Vertical floor means in Archaeology?

In 20 years of professional archaeology in Ireland and the UK, I can honestly say that I have never come across the term 'vertical floor'


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


Which is the best definition for the term marine archaeology?

Marine archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains found in and around bodies of water, such as oceans, seas, and rivers. It focuses on understanding ancient civilizations, maritime trade, shipwrecks, and other submerged cultural heritage sites.


What is the term for looped handles in archaeology?

The term for looped handles in archaeology is "anthropomorphic handles." These handles are shaped like human figures or body parts and are commonly found on pottery vessels from various ancient cultures.


What is another name for parallel evolution archaeology?

Convergent evolution is another term used in archaeology to describe parallel evolution. This phenomenon occurs when unrelated species or cultures develop similar traits or technologies in response to similar environmental pressures or challenges.

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