Archaeological site

archaeology can aid in the understanding of Islam and Muslims in the medieval world, by first examining the requirements of Islam and Muslim customary practices, and then evaluating three sources through which they may be manifest in material remains. Archaeological evidence of Muslim burial customs, religious pilgrimage (hajj), and the urban organization of an Islamic city are all ubiquitously indicative of a Muslim cultural framework established by Prophet Muhammad. Muslims adhere to Islam…

a reality that the ‘Syria: Ancient History-Modern Conflict’ exhibit, housed in the Ian Potter Museum, endeavours to raise awareness about. This small exhibit, currently located on the museum’s first floor presents rescued artefacts from excavated sites conducted by the University of Melbourne that surrounded the Euphrates River, including Tell Ahmar and Jebel Khalid. These domestic and religious artefacts are displayed alongside excavation equipment to aid the exhibit’s attempt to explore how…

Archaeological Anthropology Question 1: First Appearances of Religion When we think of religion, we often are reminded or churches or temples, morality, and an all-powerful, all-knowing, and benevolent being often referred to as a God, Goddess, or in some forms of recent religions, multitudes of the formers. As cited by the Oxford Dictionary there is one common definition of religion which is the “The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.”…

Machu Picchu lived no more than 200 to 300 people but of a high social rank. Most of these people had some sort of relationship with the Inca; they were descendants of the founder of Tahuantinsuyo. The citadel is important, because it has a great archaeological value and a variety of ecosystems. Machu Picchu symbolizes the excellent technical skill, and productivity of the Inca Empire in its peak. The citadel is a protected area due to the enormous natural and cultural attraction that it has.…

Ever since its rediscovery in 1911, Machu Picchu has acted as an archaeological magnet, capturing and drawing in the attention of countless researchers, historians, and tourists. Located between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, Machu Picchu is a site of incredible fascination due to both its historical and scientific contributions as well as its emotional contributions, demonstrating a significant and even precious connection between object and man. In this essay, I will not only expand…

Archeologists have a range of different non-intrusive archeological survey techniques available to them when locating and interpreting a site for excavation. These techniques prove useful in locating sites before any excavation is needed and can also assist during the excavation process. They help bring many mediums of data together to make a clear report of the archeological site and any finds that lead from that. The techniques include but are not limited to, looking at historic maps, aerial…

used to be the main citadel in ancient Greece. The Plaka District was the next stop for an inexpensive meal from a local street vendor to fuel the rest of the day's journey. With a full stomach it's time for a glimpse back in time at the National Archaeological Museum and a trip to the "centre of the world" perched high up on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, then the day ends with a home cooked meal and a drink overlooking the sea on the Greek isle of Hydra. In Acropolis we explore the nearly…

archaeology and should be acknowledged for his incredible contributions to the world” From this example we know how much the author praises and loves Schliemann and everything Schliemann has done. On the other hand, the author of “Heinrich Schliemann: Archaeological Con Artist,” says, “Heinrich Schliemann, the man who some call the father of archeology, was more of a money-hungry treasure seeker than he was an archaeologist.” This incident provides proof that the author does not think Schliemann…

the Romans. A king of the Etruscans ruled over them at one point in time, but these people would later become the Roman Empire and conquer the Etruscans. What made this culture a unified archaeological culture was the continuities of funeral practices, deities, pottery, and art. Many of the archaeological sites we find today have very similar burial practices and decorated…

Teotihuacan was the dominant civilisation of Mesoamerica in the 5th century. The origin, history and culture of Teotihuacan have been vast and abstruse areas of research, which rely decisively on masses of evidence found at the site of pyramids, temples and neighbourhoods in a sub-valley inside the Valley of Mexico. Since the earliest excavations of Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora in the 17th century, the nature of Teotihuacanos society has been a persisting mystery however, through the utilisation…