This category lists pages and sites about archaeology, the scientific study the fossil relics, tools, and monuments left by ancient peoples. By examining artifacts, archaeologists are able to gain an understanding of ancient cultures and civilizations.
Join a team of archaeologists as they search for Ubar, the lost city of Arabia, and see how they apply the technology of remote sensing to "see" the site without actually excavating it. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ubar/
Tells how archaeologists and historians rediscovered a famous nineteenth-century New York neighborhood. Also answers questions such as "What do artifacts tell us about everyday life?" http://r2.gsa.gov/fivept/fphome.htm
Provides a look at what archaeology is, interactive adventures, a glossary of terms, and expert answers to common questions. http://www.educ.sfu.ca/archaeology/
An online version of the children's magazine on archaeology from the publishers of Archaeology Magazine. Quizzes, fun facts, and contests. http://www.digonsite.com/
ThinkQuest project explains what archaeology is and its methods and techniques. Examples of significant discoveries including Troy, Shiqmim, the Egyptian Pyramids. Glossary. http://library.thinkquest.org/3011/
High school students present the study of archeology and the study of four civilizations - ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, ancient China, and the American West of the eighteenth century. http://library.thinkquest.org/3708/
Explores careers in archaeology. Examines the training that is needed, the types of work available, and the rewards of preserving the past. http://www.sha.org/Futures/kids.htm