Modern archaeology is the discipline of archaeology which contributes to excavations. [1] [clarification needed] Johann Joachim Winckelmann was one of the founders of scientific archaeology and first applied the categories of style on a …

2015年12月7日 · Advances in geophysics, soil chemistry and remote sensing are speeding up the discovery of ancient sites and helping archaeologists understand them on a global scale. Below is our list of the...

Contemporary archaeology is a field of archaeological research that focuses on the most recent (20th and 21st century) past, and also increasingly explores the application of archaeological thinking to the contemporary world.

2024年12月3日 · In 2024, modern methods like DNA analysis and remote sensing technology revealed new evidence of past cultures, technologies, and social structures. But while archaeology often now advances...

Archaeology is the study of people in the past, their activities and actions, cultural practices, tools and technological development, and in some cases (where possible) their superstitious and religious practices, expression of their cultural identity and other beliefs about themselves or the world around them.

2014年10月2日 · This chapter explains the rationale behind the creation of modern-world archaeology, outlines some of its central tenets, and provides a brief example of one subject of relevance to the field.

2025年1月10日 · Explore how modern archaeological techniques are transforming our understanding of ancient civilizations through innovative discoveries. Archaeology bridges the past and present, offering insights into human history.

2021年10月12日 · Today archaeologists are equipped with the newest technological tools that allow identifying hidden structures in a matter of hours. Laser scanners (LiDAR) and satellite imagery are revolutionising the archaeological field the same way the Hubble Space Telescope revolutionised astronomy.

2024年10月18日 · Technology plays a vital role in modern archaeology. It enhances data collection, analysis, and preservation of archaeological sites. Remote sensing technologies allow researchers to survey vast areas quickly. Drones capture aerial imagery, providing new perspectives on archaeological landscapes.

Modern Archaeology In contrast to the antiquarianism of classical archaeology, anthropological archaeology today is concerned with culture history (i.e., the chronology of events and cultural traditions) and the explanation of cultural processes.