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Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from the Greek words αρχαίος = ancient and λόγος = word/speech/discourse) is the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains and environmental data, including architecture, artifacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes.
The goals of archaeology are to document and explain the origins and development of human culture, understand culture history, chronicle cultural evolution, and study human behavior and ecology, for both prehistoric and historic societies. It is considered to be one of the four sub-fields of anthropology.
Usage
As with words such as encyclopedia and gynaecology, archaeology traditionally has an ae combination; however, unlike many other words, the ae is still widely retained. Contrary to popular belief in other parts of the world, the spelling archeology is not predominant in United States dictionaries, though it is the spelling used by the United States government organizations involved in the field. The traditional spelling, archaeology, continues to be the most common form in everyday writing throughout the world, including the U.S.
Origins and definition
In the Old World, archaeology has tended to focus on the study of physical remains, the methods used in recovering them and the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings in achieving the subject's goals. The discipline's roots in antiquarianism and the study of Latin and Ancient Greek provided it with a natural affinity with the field of history. In the New World, archaeology is more commonly devoted to the study of human societies and is treated as one of the four subfields of Anthropology. The other subfields of anthropology supplement the findings of archaeology in a holistic manner. These subfields are cultural anthropology, which studies behavioural, symbolic, and material dimensions of culture; linguistics, which studies language, including the origins of language and language groups; and physical anthropology, which includes the study of human evolution and physical and genetic characteristics. Other disciplines also supplement archaeology, such as paleontology, paleozoology, paleoethnobotany, paleobotany, geography, geology, art history, and classics. More on [ Archaeology ]
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Abzu - Guide to Internet resources for the study of the Ancient Near East hosted by the University of Chicago.
A.D. Communications - Provides multimedia seminars covering archaeological finds related to each period of the Bible. Includes seminar outline, with events and artifacts covered.
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Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land - An introduction to the Cave of Letters' discovery, the scrolls, as well as a discussion of the social history of first century Palestine.
Meta Description: [ Visit the companion Web site to the NOVA program Ancient Refuge in the Holy Land, which chronicles Professor Richard Freund's archeological expedition to Israel's famous Cave of Letters. ]
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Apologetics Press: He Climbed Up the Waterspout - Article about Warren’s Shaft and whether it existed at the time of David. Includes a diagram of the shaft.
Archaeology and the Bible - News and articles by Associates for Biblical Research, which organizes excavations and publishes the quarterly Bible and Spade
BibArch - High Top Media provides an overview of archaeology, chronology, news, features, opinions, editorials, glossary. Also sells books and magazines.
Meta Description: [ Explore the lands of the Bible, encounter their ancient cultures, and learn more of biblical archaeology. Use the resources of this site to learn how archaeology illuminates biblical text. ]
Bible, History and Archaeology - Articles and discussion by the Dutch Foundation for Biblical Archaeology.
Biblical Archaeology Society - Offers magazines, books, visual materials and seminars.
Meta Description: [ The Biblical Archaeology Society publishes Biblical Archaeology Review, Bible Review, and Archaeology Odyssey, and educates the public about archaeology and the Bible through books, videos, and tours. ]
Cities of Revelation - Craig Koester's virtual tour of cities within the era and culture in which Revelation was written: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Sardis, Patmos, Laocidea, Philadelphia and Thyatira.
Meta Description: [ Detailed information on the 7 cities Book of Revelation. Includes photos, ancient religious practices, and other background information ]
Dig the Bible - Doyle Lynch describes his experiences as a volunteer, discusses methodology and provides a Biblical archaeology tour of the Holy Land, site includes media reviews.
Meta Description: [ The Dig the Bible Web Site is where Archaeology and the Bible intersect - featuring the best in Biblical Archaeology. ]
Echoes from Seven Churches - Explore the seven churches of Revelation through interactive maps and panoramas. Insights at each church are illustrated with audio and video clips (Requires Flash).
Images of Archaeological Sites in Israel - Albums with images from various sites in Israel, with the interest centered on archaeological sites that relate to the Old Testament period.
International Symposium on Archaeology and the Bible - Albuquerque, New Mexico: includes schedule and registration information. Presented by Trinity Southwest University and The Museum of Archaeology Biblical History.
Lost Treasures from Iraq - Images of objects from the Iraq Museum stolen in the days following the conquest of Baghdad by the USA military forces in April 2003. Site created by the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, USA.
Near East Archaeological Society - Evangelical organization promoting study and research in ancient Near Eastern studies, Bible history and archaeology.
Noah's Ark - Ark researchers share their information on the various attempts to locate the famous Biblical vessel. Includes areas that have been searched, archimaging, news, resources, updates and faqs.
Meta Description: [ The Historic Search for Noah's Ark ]
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Religion A36 Biblical Archaeology and Geography - Illustrated outline for a travel and study course in sections of the biblical world. Furman University.
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Solomon's Temple - Article with images describing an original reconstruction of the first temple.
The Baghdad Museum Project - A non-profit organization with a proposal to help save the Iraq National Museum in Baghdad, following the looting of the museum in April, 2003.
Meta Description: [ Iraq Museum International brings the rich history and cultural heritage of Iraq to the world. It invites the active participation of the Iraq reconstruction community as well as students, professors, professionals and cultural enthusiasts from all countries. ]
The Cultural Heritage of Iraq - A cultural briefing on the past, present, and future of archaeology in the cradle of civilization
The LMLK Research Website - Ancient seal impressions found around Jerusalem on jar handles that may be referring to King Hezekiah of Judah or God.
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The Threat to World Heritage in Iraq - Assyriologist Nicholas Postgate's list of some of the principal historic buildings and archaeological sites at risk because of the war Iraq. Includes relevant maps.
Ugarit and the Bible - Illustrated article about the bronze-age site, which contained important texts pertaining to Canaanite religion.
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