Archaeological section

If the daily life in those states at that time is to be discussed, then a section is owed to the women, who suffered in a prejudiced, sexist Greek society. In both city states, women were not allowed to be politically involved and were perceived as inferior. However, in Sparta, women were given the opportunity to take responsibility…

s (on culture and life ways) – based on William Henry Scott's book Barangay a. Looking into the Preface or the Introductory section of the book, what was/were the author's objective/s in writing the book and did he achieve that/those objective/s? Answer: b. Looking at different existing societies in the 16th century Philippines, what was the general hierarchical organization of these societies? Please cite two societies and discuss their social and political structures? Answer: There three…

the West). “Yet, the elaboration of such traditional ecological knowledge (in both material and spiritual contexts) can hardly be said to rest on a mystical affinity with nature of a deep ecological kind. Nor is such knowledge infallible; as the archaeological record powerfully suggests modem Western man has no monopoly on ecological disasters” (pp…

Between February and June of 2015, a major archaeological find was made on an island in Lake Texcoco. Archeologists, according to Lorenzi’s article, “unearthed gruesome evidence of brutal rituals as they excavated what could be the largest ceremonial skull rack built by the Aztecs more than 500 years ago” (2015:par. 1). The Aztec culture is known for their sacrificial rituals, and here the skulls are thought to be those of enemies. Display of these skulls might be for showing the strength of the…

The question concerning this appearance lies in textual criticism. If manuscripts A, B, and C, represent the earlier reading, then a later author may have written covenant into the text. If Gp and Ethiopian Enoch represent the earlier text, then later authors may have written covenant out of the text. More likely, however, these distinctions identify differing interpretations, as no reason exists to assume a normative text and its variations. Jubilees and Testament of Moses Jubilees, as an…

The Greek theatre was first built in ancient Athens around the 6th century BC. After the victory on the Persians, Athens was rebuild on a grand scale. Magnificent temples arose on the Acropolis. Early theaters were built on a temporary wooden structure on a hillside or slopes that would be able to support the seats and allow the audience to hear and see what was going on the staged. They were open-air and most often shaped like a bowl. The natural shape of the hill would provide elevation so the…

when ritual comes into play. In the presence of death, ritual becomes action which brings structure and meaning to existence (Nilsson Stutz 2003, p. 56). Therefore, ritual gives meaning to life. However, understanding the ritualistic meaning of archaeological evidence is very challenging for archaeologists. The mortuary practices – i.e. the types of deviant burial – may provide the greatest insight for archaeologists.…

filled back in (Stallo, 2007:10). Unfortunately, this way of inserting other members in the tumulus makes dating the occupants stratigraphically impossible. Therefore, our understanding of when internment took place is usually done through the archaeological material found amongst the tombs (Stallo, 2007:10). Traditionally it has been the belief that the mounds contain the same clan or tribal members (Galaty, 2002:120; Hammond, 1992:33). In some areas several mounds clustered together…

Peru is home to some of the worlds most anticipated tourist attractions, ranging from Machu Picchu to Vinicunca, also known as 'Rainbow Mountain', to sections of the Amazon and many diverse ecosystems. The Inca Trail, Sacred Valley and colonial city of Cusco also contribute to the archaeological region of Macchu Piccu (Peru.travel 2017) creating one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. G Adventures' Inca Discovery and Intrepid's Inca Trail Express cover those locations…

In John Demos’ book A Little Commonwealth: Family Life in Plymouth Colony, the author breaks down the long standing conceptions of life in Plymouth Colony that it was a place filled with religious fanaticism and strict social order. As Demos argues, this was not entirely the case. Through his interpretations of surviving colonial records, Demos shows that the colonists were faced with common issues such as: adultery, divorce, murder and even domestic abuse. They also exhibited acts of…