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Introduction to Archaeology
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelArchaeology offers a unique historical and cultural experience as it provides us with a better understanding of our origin. Discover the various fields of Archaeology, including how archaeologists retrieve and record cultural and biological remnants discovered in the ground. We will show you the dating techniques and interpretation skills of archaeologists. By the end of this course, you will be able to unveil the secrets of human history.
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Introduction to Archaeology
This free online course delves into Archaeology, its origins, history, aims, functions, disciplines and purpose.
Archaeology offers a unique historical and cultural experience as it provides us with a better understanding of our origin. Discover the various fields of Archaeology, including how archaeologists retrieve and record cultural and biological remnants discovered in the ground. We will show you the dating techniques and interpretation skills of archaeologists. By the end of this course, you will be able to unveil the secrets of human history.
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Module 15 Lessons
Archaeological Survey and Documentation
This module covers the history of archaeology, the purpose and responsibility of archaeologists. You will gain insights into how archaeologists research, plan and set the objectives of their archaeological survey. You will learn about excavation, post-excavation and dating techniques used by archaeologists to date past events.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Archaeology: An Introduction
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3.Archaeology - Surveying and Feature
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4.Archaeology - Excavation and Documentation
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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