Author: iamdefinitory

Shipwreck Archaeology – The branch of maritime archaeology focused on the excavation and study of sunken ships.

Maritime Archaeology – The study of human interaction with the sea, rivers, and lakes through the excavation of shipwrecks, harbors, and submerged settlements.

Digital Archaeology – The use of digital technologies, such as GIS, 3D modeling, and artificial intelligence, to analyze archaeological sites.

Public Archaeology – The involvement of the general public in archaeological research, education, and heritage conservation.

Postcolonial Archaeology – The study of colonialism’s impact on past and present societies, challenging Eurocentric interpretations.

World-Systems Theory – A framework that examines how ancient societies were connected through trade, politics, and economy.

Middle-Range Theory – A method that links archaeological findings to human behavior through ethnographic and experimental comparisons.

Symbolic Archaeology – The examination of religious, artistic, and cultural symbols in the archaeological record.

Landscape Archaeology – The study of how people interacted with and modified their environments.