Archaeology

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» About Archaeology - Explains what archaeologists do and definitely don't do. From the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
» Archaeological Adventure - ThinkQuest project explains what archaeology is and its methods and techniques. Examples of significant discoveries including Troy, Shiqmim, the Egyptian Pyramids. Glossary.
» Archaeological Analysis: Pieces of the Past - A step-by-step walk through the process of an archaeological dig.
» Archaeology For Kids On-line - Like mud pies? Ever eaten dirt? Think learning about the past is cool? Maybe you have the makings of an archaeologist.
» Archaeology at Colonial Williamsburg - Simple look at what archaeology is and how it enhances the study of history. Includes games and projects kids can do at home.
» Archaeology at the Dawn of History: The Khirbet Iskander Collection - Introduces students to the world of archaeology through a virtual visit to Jordan's Khirbet Iskander dig site.
» Dig - An online version of the children's magazine on archaeology from the publishers of Archaeology Magazine. Quizzes, fun facts, and contests.
» Echoes from the Ancients - Discover what archaeologists are able to learn about the past as they dig up a site where Jewish men, women and children held off Roman forces for 47 days. From PBS.
» Filed Archaeology - Offers basic information on field and landscape archaeology.
» Five Points - 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?"
» Is the Past in Your Future? - Explores careers in archaeology. Examines the training that is needed, the types of work available, and the rewards of preserving the past.
» Kids Dig Reed - Includes a virtual tour of the dig, gallery of artifacts, games and puzzles, and a talking cow.
» Mummy Bear - Trace Mummy Bear's history to learn about the process of mummification.
» NOVA Online: Lost City of Arabia - 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.
» North Ferriby Bronze Age Boats - Information on the three bronze age boats found by the River Humber at North Ferriby
» The Virtual Archaeologist - Follow along as Yossi leads an excavation team into an Israeli cave.
» Voyage into Archaeology - Provides a look at what archaeology is, interactive adventures, a glossary of terms, and expert answers to common questions.
» You Wouldn't Want to be an Egyptian Mummy - Web book with interactive graphics outlines the steps involved in making an Egyptian Mummy.