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An Introduction to Field Archaeology: Method & Practices

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ABOUT THE COURSE:Archaeology is a vital subject that recovers ancient data in its material and contextual form, helping to reconstruct the past. This course introduces to enhance the concept of field Archaeology. Participants will get the information of Archaeological meaning, field techniques, Methods of Data retrieval, Dating Methods, Chronology, Documentation and interpretation of Archaeological objects. This course introduces the students to the concepts and practical approaches in archaeology. Upon completing this course, students will be able to conduct systematic explorations, identify various types of sites, and understand the aims and scope of archaeology, as well as the relevance of archaeological studies in reconstructing the human past.INTENDED AUDIENCE:1. Open to all interested in knowing about our past. 2. Youngsters who are interested in India’s rich Archaeological-historical-cultural past. 3. Students of archaeology, science, art and humanities, social Science etc. PREREQUISITES: NoneINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Can help the participants to do better in Archaeological Survey of India, Various State Department of Archaeology, Art and Archaeological Museum and University teachings alike.

Syllabus

Week 1-. Definition, aim and scope of archaeology

Week 2- Relevance of archaeology and Relation between archaeology and other disciplines

Week 3- Nature and type of archaeological sites

Week 4- Methods of archaeological explorations

Week 5- Methods of archaeological excavations

Week 6-Stratigraphy & Methods of recording and documentation

Week 7- Methods of classification of data and scientific analysis

Week 8- Various dating methods: Relative and Absolute


Taught by

Dr. Virag Gopal Sontakke

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