Archaeology

The systematic recovery and study of material evidence, such as graves, buildings, and tools, remaining from past human lives and cultures.

Resources in this category:

About.com: Archaeology
http://archaeology.about.com/

An Internet guide to archaeology, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include methods, ancient civilizations, archaeologists, current digs, ethics & law, prehistory, theory, and academic resources for all levels.

Ancient Britain
http://www.britainexpress.com/articles/Ancient_Britain/

Map and descriptions of prehistoric sacred sites around Britain. Features such highlights as Avebury (site of King Arthur) and Stonehenge as well as many lesser known sites. You can click on the area of the map you are interested in or go to the sites by name. Site information is extensive and inludes historic information as well as a photo.

The Ancient Sites Directory
http://henge.org.uk/

Listings of archaeological sites all over Great Britain. The site provides photographs, descriptions and directions to all of the sites. The sites are divided up by county. You can view listings sorted by site type or by site name. The author has also provided further links to archaeological sites on the web as well as a bibliography of print resources.

Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials
http://www.itarp.uiuc.edu/atam/

"This is an informative, professional resource that provides a fascinating and realistic glimpse into the real-world work of those involved in deciphering the past using modern scientific methods."

Anthro.Net
http://home1.gte.net/ericjw1/index.html

"Links and references for anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, psychology, sociology and other social sciences. The Anthro.Net database contains thousands of reviewed web sites and bibliographic references.... Anthro.Net queries a database of over 40,000 reviewed web sites."

Anthropology in the News
http://anthropology.tamu.edu/news.htm

Links to free news stories published on the web, in suject areas such as archaeology, bioanthropology, lingustics, and social and cultural history. Includes links to video news reports.

Archaeology Data Service
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/

"The aim of the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) is to collect, describe, catalogue, preserve, and provide user support for digital resources that are created as a product of archaeological research. The ADS also has a responsibility for promoting standards and guidelines for best practice in the creation, description, preservation and use of spatial information across the AHDS as a whole." This site contains a catalog of resources related to archaeology of the British Isles. Also has policy documents and ADS publications related to digital resources and archaelogy.

Archaeology Info
http://www.archaeologyinfo.com/

This site includes a glossary of archaeology and anthropology terms, featured links and an overview of human evolution including pics of famous hominid skulls and fossils.

Archaeology: An Introduction
http://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/kevin.greene/wintro/

An "electronic companion to Archaeology : An Introduction - an introductory book about archaeology for students, or anyone else who would like to start learning about the subject. The book is by Kevin Greene, a senior lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Newcastle in the UK." This site is full of excellent links to academic resources and includes a glossary

ArchNet
http://archnet.asu.edu/

Web directory. Provides links to archaeological information on the Internet. Search or browse by regional or topical resources. Also provides links to educational resources.

BBC - History - Vikings
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/

Check out artifacts from the British Museum, learn about Viking religion, and spend a day on a Viking farm.

The Canadian Museum of Civilization
http://www.civilization.ca/

"The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC), a Crown Corporation, was established in 1990 by the Canadian Museums Act. The CMCC comprises two national museums: the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) and its affiliate, the Canadian War Museum (CWM). Today, the CMC and the CWM care for upwards of 4 million artifacts. The Museum of New France, dedicated to furthering the knowledge of the history of New France, takes the form of a virtual museum." This site provides a way to tap into the historical and archeological resources of the Museums of the Corporation. Includes an extensive collection and a virtual tour.

Capitolium.org
http://www.capitolium.org/

An official source of information on the archaelogical site of the Imperial Fora (forums) in Rome. A close look at the civilization of ancient Rome, including information about the emperors and daily life. Includes a virtual tour.

The Christian Catacombs of Rome
http://www.catacombe.roma.it/

"This site is intended for people who wish to deepen their knowledge of the Christian Catacombs of Rome and of the Church history in its origins. The site provides extensive material, in separate sections, dealing with this fascinating and largely unknown topic." Available in English, Italian, German, Polish, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.

Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/

"Join us as we explore the collapse of four ancient civilizations. You'll learn what happens when a society collapses and how archaeologists find and interpret evidence." With this evidence and information you can find out what it means for modern civilizations and what can be learned from the past. The four civilizations explored are the Mayans, Mesopotamians, the Anasazi , and the Mali and Songhai civilizations of Aftrica. Also, the means for further research is provided for both online and print resources with an extensive related resources link.

Current Archaeology
http://www.archaeology.co.uk/

Current Archaeology is Britain's leading archaeology magazine, "the place to find out about digs, discoveries, and the latest news." Read about archeology in Britain and all over the world. Take virtual tours of recent discoveries, view directories of archaeological organizations, magazines, books and other web sites, or read issues of Current Archaeology and Current World Archeology, or learn how to begin if you are new to the field.

Digital Egypt for Universities
http://www.digitalegypt.ucl.ac.uk/Welcome.html

A learning and teaching resource for higher education aimed to assist teaching across all disciplines. Contains 3000 pages created by Wolfram Grajetzki; 300 pages by Stephen Quirke and invited contributors; 3d reconstructions of 14 archaeological sites by Narushige Shiode.

Egyptology Resources
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/egypt/

A page devoted entirely to Egyptology through the Newton Institute in the University of Cambridge.

EMuseum: Archaeology and Prehistory
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/emuseum1.html

An interactive, museum-like exhibit dealing with the ancient world, world cultures, and various aspects of anthropology and archaelogy. Includes: a World population clock; Minnesota history; ancient civilizations of Asia, Europe, and the Americas; evolution; religion; underwater archaeology; and much more.

Exploring Ancient World Cultures
http://eawc.evansville.edu/

Online course supplement for students and teachers of the ancient and medieval worlds, featuring its own essays and primary texts. Covers eight areas of interest: "The Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam and Medieval Europe". Associate site of the Argos Project (http://argos.evansville.edu/about.htm).

FAQ - Career in Archaeology in the U.S.
http://www.museum.state.il.us/ismdepts/anthro/dlcfaq.html

"Answers to basic questions about a career as an archaeologist in the U.S." Includes a bibliography of recommended books and other materials about archaeology, and a listing of archaeology-related Internet resources.

A Guide to Underwater Archaeology Resources on the Internet
http://www.pophaus.com/underwater/

"Institutes and departments, museums, shipwrecks, maritime history, electronic discussion lists, online publications, and more." Organized by subject. Annotated.

An Invitation to the Indus Civilization
http://pubweb.cc.u-tokai.ac.jp/indus/english/index.html

A guide to the Indus civilization starting around 7000 BC, dealing with the region and environment, the culture of the civilization as well as its fall and various successors.

The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
http://www.ltrr.arizona.edu/

Learn about tree rings, dendrochronology and how they apply to archaeology.

Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/index.htm

Environmental history; summary of a vast body of research from multiple disciplines in an easily accessible format.

Life in Ancient Egypt
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/egypt/guide.htm

Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibition on ancient Egypt. Pick from several categories including Daily Life, Gods and Religion, and Funerary Customs to tour the virtual gallery of artifacts, maps, and general information. You can also select a "guided tour" option to browse the collection.

The Long Foreground: Human Prehistory
http://www.wsu.edu/gened/learn-modules/top_longfor/lfopen-in...

This site contains an overview of human prehistory, a hominid species timeline, and human physical characteristics. This is the website of a World Civilizations class from Washington State University.

The Mayan Epigraphic Database Project
http://www2.iath.virginia.edu/med/

The Mayan Epigraphic Database Project (MED) is an experiment in networked scholarship with the purpose of enhancing Classic Mayan epigraphic research. At present, MED consists of a relational database of glyphs ("gnumbers"), images, phonetic values ("pvalues"), and semantic values ("svalues") according to the consensus among various American Mayanists (MacLeod and Reents-Budet 1994). Also present is the beginning of an archive of digitally transcribed Mayan texts.

Mesoamerican Photo Archives
http://studentweb.tulane.edu/~dhixson/

"This site contains full-color photographs of archaeological sites and museums from all over Mexico, complete with extensive captions."

Mesoweb: An Exploration of Mesoamerican Cultures
http://www.mesoweb.com/

Links and articles devoted to ancient Mesoamerica and its cultures: the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacano, Zapotec, Mixtec, Toltec, Aztec and others. "We reserve the word Mayan for the language and the word Maya for the people and their culture, ancient and modern." Hosts the Pre-Columbian Art Research Institute. Also has some information about Peru, an encyclopedia of Mesoamerica, and a number of multimedia video exhibits.

Modern Ruins
http://www.modern-ruins.com/

This site has beautiful photodocumentaries of modern ruins, mostly around New York. Some use Quicktime panoramas, but most are regular photos. The artist gives brief introductions to his approaches to the different photographed locations.

NativeTech - Native American Technology and Art
http://www.nativetech.org

"NativeTech is an educational web site that covers topics of Native American technology and emphasizes the Eastern Woodlands region. The web site is organized into categories of Beadwork, Birds & Feathers, Clay & Pottery, Leather & Clothes, Metalwork, Plants & Trees, Porcupine Quills, Stonework & Tools, and Weaving & Cordage. I provide simple instructional information about how some of these materials are used by Natives. More importantly, I provide detailed background on the history and development of these kinds of Native technologies, showing both the change and continuity from pre-contact times to the present. NativeTech is dedicated to disconnecting the term 'primitive' from peoples' perceptions of Native American technology and art."

Nordic Underwater Archaeology
http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/

"This website aims to be a reference and contact list for anybody involved in underwater archaeology, particularly in Northern Europe, and to inform about our maritime heritage, and how to take care of it." Resources available here include a glossary; pointers to archives, literature, journals, and conferences; information on search and investigative tools and techniques; and information on current projects.

Online Resources for Canadian Heritage
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/explore/online-resources-for-...

Contains educational Internet resources about Canadian heritage. Covers the fields of archaeology, ethnology, history (including military history and postal history), and folk culture.

Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean
http://projectsx.dartmouth.edu/history/bronze_age/

29 lessons on Aegean archaeology from Dartmouth College.

Radiocarbon WEB-info
http://www.c14dating.com/

"Radiocarbon dating is the technique upon which chronologies of the late Pleistocene and Holocene have been built. This resource is designed to provide online information concerning the radiocarbon dating method. We hope it will be of occasional use to radiocarbon users and interested students alike."

Rassegna degli strumenti informatici per lo studio dell'Antichita Classica
http://www.rassegna.unibo.it/index.html

Rassegna degli strumenti informatici per lo Studio dell'Antichita Classica is a guide to electronic resources for Classics. It is posted in the electronic pages of the Department of Ancient History, University of Bologna by Professor Alessandro Cristofori and includes detailed descriptions (in Italian) and hyperlinks to numerous resources, such as literary texts, epigraphy, papyri, numismatics, archaeology, electronic journals, bibliographies, discussion groups, museums and software archives.

Sipapu: The Anasazi Emergence into the Cyber World
http://sipapu.gsu.edu/

Learn all about Anasazi prehistory and architecture, and use QuickTime to visit 3-D models.

Society for American Archaeology
http://www.saa.org/

The Society for American Archaeology deals with all aspects of archaeology. Their site includes: definitions, legislation information, educational resources and links related to archaeology. Find out about museums all around the world with archaeological collections to what U.S. current policy is on preservation of artifacts.

Southeast Archeological Center - National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac/

"The Southeast Archeological Center continues a thirty-year tradition within the National Park Service of archeological research, collections and information management, and technical support for national park units located in the Southeast Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS)."

The site includes inforamtion about various archeological projects going on within the National Parks as well as special features on historical background associated with the projects.

Stone Monuments
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/monuments.html

Legends of ancient and current stone monuments the worldwide. Probably the most famous included here is the story of King Arthur's Stone. The page is browsable, not searchable. In addition to the stories, there are a few photos of these ancient monuments and there are links to related sites.

Stone Pages
http://www.stonepages.com/

"Stone circles, dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows and hillforts: welcome to the first and most comprehensive online guide to European megaliths and other ancient sites." Megaliths and monuments of France, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Italy. Text descriptions and images of hundreds of sites, glossary of megalith-related terminology, and QTVR tours of 26 megalith sites. Diary and images of guided tours through ancient Scotland and Apulia, along with a megalith site-by-site rating for tourists.

The Oriental Institute of the Unviersity of Chicago: Who Was Who Among the Royal Mummies
http://oi.uchicago.edu/research/pubs/nn/win95_wente.html

Through the presentation of x-rays of the skulls of royal mummies in the Cairo Museum, this article by noted Egyptologist Edward Wente suggests that the traditional identification of several of the Eighteenth Dynasty mummies may be incorrect.

The Theban Mapping Project
http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/

Describes the Theban Mapping Project's attempts to conserve the archaeological sites in the Thebes valley by developing detailed maps and databases of every archaeological, geological, and ethnographic feature. Provides articles, glossary, bibliography, time line, images and maps.

Underwater Archaeology
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/archeosm/en/

Learn about underwater archaeology in general and about specific sites.

Virtual Museum of Nautical Archaeology
http://ina.tamu.edu/vm.htm

Resource on the under-the-ocean findings of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. Includes maps and historical narratives of several shipwrecks as well as images of the artifacts recovered.

Worlds Intertwined: The Etruscan World
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/worlds_intertwined/etruscan/...

Provides an introduction to the Etruscan artifacts collection at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Includes a brief historical overview of the pre-Roman civilization.