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

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About.com: Archaeology

http://archaeology.about.com/

An Internet guide for 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.

Author: K. Kris Hirst (archaeology.guide@about.com)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Akhet Egyptology

http://www.akhet.co.uk/

Information about ancient Egypt, including Egyptian mythology, mummification, a list of kings (with biographical material), Egyptian art and sculpture, and an annotated guide to Egyptological Web sites.

Author: Iain Hawkins (akhet@iname.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Middle East

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Egypt; Egyptology

Ancient Britain

http://www.weldwood.demon.co.uk/ancient.htm

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.

Author:

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Antiquity

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Great Britain

The Ancient Sites Directory

http://www.henge.demon.co.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.

Author: Chris Tweed (squonk@henge.demon.co.uk)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Great Britain

Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials

http://www.uiuc.edu/unit/ATAM/index.html

"Although its title - The Program on Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials (ATAM) at the University of Illinois - may dredge up images of ballistas, questions of how did they build the pyramids anyway, and such, this place is really about more prosaic but nonetheless fascinating studies involving archeometry, a fusion of archeology, art history, museology, and the natural and physical sciences. 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. The site proffers pottery provenance, unwraps details about the World Heritage Museum's very own mummy project, gazes into a Chinese bronze mirror, examines a Chinese Kuel bowl and Etruscan slags, and forges into archeometallurgy, the study of ancient metallurgical processes. All in all, there is lots to unearth here. "

Author: S. Wisseman (wisarc@uiuc.edu)

Subjects:

Science & Technology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: technology

The Ancient World Web

http://www.julen.net/ancient/

"This page is a compendium of Internet sites discussing, spotlighting, or otherwise considering the Ancient World." Contains history, archaeology, and anthropology resources.

Author: Julia Hayden (julia@Virginia.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Ancient

Annual Egyptological Bibliography (AEB)

http://www.leidenuniv.nl/nino/aeb.html

If you are interested in any works published about ancient Egypt, this site is perfect. You can browse books and articles in general or by year of publication. Within the year, you can browse among 10 general topics. The site not only provides bibliographic information about the article or book, but it also provides an abstract and links to the journal which published the article, when available.

Author: Willem Hovestreydt (whovestr@pobox.leidenuniv.nl)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Africa

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Egyptology

Anthromorphemics: Anthropology Glossary

http://www.anth.ucsb.edu/glossary/index2.html

Anthromorphemics is an expansive glossary of terms from the fields of Anthropology and Archaeology put together by the UC Santa Barbara Department of Anthropology. It is searchable in several ways and can be limited to Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, or Archaeology.

Author: John Kantner, Kevin Vaughn (kantner@sscf.ucsb.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: dictionary

Anthropology in the News

http://www.tamu.edu/anthropology/news.html

"Links to news stories published on the web by CNN, New York Times (NYT), USA Today (USA), MS-NBC, Washington Post, Nando, Archaeology, Scientific American (SciAm), American Scientist (AmSci), university press releases and other sources." Organized by broad topic (breaking news, archaeology, bioanthropology, social/cultural, lingustics).

Author: David L. Carlson (dcarlson@tamu.edu)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Language & Linguistics

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: News

Archaeological Adventure

http://library.thinkquest.org/3011/

This is a very good overview site for information on archaeology. It is not too technical and would be good for information for kids. There is a glossary of frequently used archaeological terms, a photogallery, links to other sites, information about digs, as well as articles and forums about archaeology. You can choose to view it with or without graphics.

Author: Ryan Huebsch, Jason Meltzer, David Nussbaum, Harold Shaver

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Archaeology Data Service (ADS)

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.

Author: ADS (info@ads.ahds.ac.uk)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

ArchNet

http://archnet.asu.edu/archnet/index.php3

"Provides access to archaeological resources available on the Internet. Information is categorized by geographic region and subject." Part of the WWW Virtual Library.

Author:

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Argos Limited Search Engine of the Ancient World

http://argos.evansville.edu/

"Argos is the first peer-reviewed, limited area search engine (LASE) on the World-Wide Web. It has been designed to cover the ancient and medieval worlds. Quality is controlled by a system of hyperlinked internet indices which are managed by qualified professionals who serve as the Associate Editors of the project. The same procedures that govern quality also serve to limit the scope of Argos to the ancient world."

Author: Hiten Sonpal (tb2@evansville.edu)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Antiquity

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Ancient

The Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMCC)

http://www.civilization.ca/indexe.asp

"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.

Author: The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (stephen.alsford@civilization.ca)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Crafts; Maya; Canada

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.

Author: Istituto Salesiano (callisto@catacombe.roma.it)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Antiquity

Arts & Humanities--Religion & Theology--Faiths & Denominations--Christianity

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: catacombs; Rome; early Christian history; ancient Rome

Classics and Mediterranean Archaeology

http://rome.classics.lsa.umich.edu/

"Collects links to known internet resources of interest to classicists and Mediterranean archaeologists." Included are links to texts, journals, bibliographies, museums, exhibits, atlases, etc. Also included are general interest sites such as "Ancient Roman Cooking." Searchable.

Author: Sebastian Heath (sfsh@umich.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Mediterranean; archaeology

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.

Author: Annenberg/CPB Project (exhibits@learner.org)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: ancient civilizations

Current Archaeology

http://www.cix.co.uk/~archaeology/

Current Archaeology is Britain's leading archaeology magazine and their site is "the place to find out about digs, discoveries, the latest news, societies, events, or just other people who share your interests." You can take a virtual tour of recent discoveries, view directories of archaeological organizations, magazines, books, and other Web sites, read issues of Current Archaeology, get answers to some frequently asked questions, or learn how to begin if you are new to the field. There is also a resource for children interested in archaeology. All of the information provided at this site focuses on the British archaeological world.

Author: Andrew Selkirk (selkirk@cix.compulink.co.uk)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Great Britain

EMuseum: Archaeology and Prehistory

http://www.anthro.mankato.msus.edu/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.

Author: Minnesota State University-Mankato (emuseum@boas.anthro.mankato.msus.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Civilization; Culture; Ancient history; Ancient world; Dating; Indigeneous; Anthropologists; Ethnoarchaeology; Forensic anthropology

Exploring Ancient World Cultures (EAWC)

http://eawc.evansville.edu/

EAWC "is an on-line course supplement for students and teachers of the ancient and medieval worlds. It features its own essays and primary texts. Over time it will include chapter-length histories for each of the eight 'cultures' represented: The Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam and Medieval Europe. EAWC is an associate site of the Argos Project, an internet search engine that limits the range of its responses to ancient and medieval resources. This means that most of the files that EAWC links to, along with most of those listed in the other associate sites, can be searched by way of Argos."

Author: Anthony F. Beavers (tb2@evansville.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Medieval; ancient

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.

Author: David L. Carlson (dcarlson@tamu.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: United States; Bibliography; Resources; FAQ

A Guide to Underwater Archaeology Resources on the Internet

http://www.flash.net/~trr/underwater/

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

Author: Tanya Rabourn (trr@flash.net)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Marine; Maritime; Resources

Life in Ancient Egypt

http://www.clpgh.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/http://www.clpgh.org/cmnh/exhibits/egypt/

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.

Author: Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Africa

Social Sciences--Archaeology

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."

Author: David R. Hixson (dhixson@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--South America

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Mexico; Ruins; Pyramids

Mesoweb

http://www.mesoweb.com/

"Mesoweb is devoted to ancient Mesoamerica and its cultures: the Olmec,Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacano, Toltec, Mixtec, Zapotec, and others. Stop infor an update on the Palenque Project, a fascinating archaeologicalexcavation/restoration of an ancient Mayan site." This site includes an encyclopedia of Mesoamerica and a number of multimedia video exhibits.

Author: Merle Greene Robertson and Fleet Gazelle (joel@mesoweb.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--South America

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Modern Ruins

http://www.inch.com/~buehler/ruins/

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.

Author: Phillip Buehler (pwbuehler@aol.com)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Visual Arts--Photography

Regional & Country Information--North America--United States--Northeastern

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: ruin; quicktime; photodocumentary

Mystery of the Maya

http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/civiliz/maya/mminteng.html

"Deep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala and extending into the limestone shelf of the Yucatán peninsula lie the fabled temples and palaces of the Maya. While Europe still slumbered in the midst of the Dark Ages, these innovative people had charted the heavens, evolved the only true writing system native to the Americas and were masters of mathematics and calendrics. Without advantage of metal tools, beasts of burden or even the wheel they were able to construct vast cities with an astonishing degree of architectural perfection and variety. Their legacy in stone, which has survived in a spectacular fashion at places such as Palenque, Tikal, Tulum, Chichén Itzá, Copán and Uxmal, lives on as do the seven million descendants of the classic Maya civilization."

Author: Nancy Ruddell

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--North America--Central America

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Mexico; Guatemala

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."

Author: Tara Prindle (tprindle@nativetech.org)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--North America--United States--Native Americans

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Native American; Tools; Artifacts; Crafts

Network for Underwater Archaeology - Ireland (NUA)

http://www.ulst.ac.uk/faculty/science/crg/nua/nua.htm

"NUA (the Irish word for new) is a network of institutions actively involved in research on the underwater archaeology on the island of Ireland." Features research information and resource links regarding the subject of underwater archaeology.

Author: NUA & Dr. Rory Quinn (RJ.Quinn@ulst.ac.uk)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Ireland; Underwater

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.

Author: Per Åkesson

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Underwater; Baltic Sea; Maritime

Online Resources for Canadian Heritage

http://www.civilization.ca/orch/www00_e.html

"This list focuses on Internet resources pertinent to Canadian heritage in the disciplines covered by the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation: archaeology, ethnology, history (including military history and postal history), and folk culture."

Author: Stephen Alsford (stephen.alsford@civilization.ca)

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--North America--Canada

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Social Sciences--Ethnicity, Culture, and Race

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders/

This useful site not only gives you a compact list of the seven wonders of the ancient world but also provides images and historical background information.

Author: Alaa K. Ashmawy

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Seven Wonders

Society for American Archaeology (SAA)

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. It is a great place to find answers to questions ranging from museums all around the world with archaeological collections to what current policy in the United States is to preservation of artifacts.

Author: Society for American Archaeology (headquarters@saa.org)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

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 unitslocated 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.

Author: National Park Service (nps_webmaster@nps.gov)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: National Parks

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.

Author: D. L. Ashliman (dash@vms.cis.pitt.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

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.

Author: Paola Arosio and Diego Meozzi

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Europe--Antiquity

Regional & Country Information--Europe

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Megaliths; Cairns

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.

Author: Institute of Nautical Archaeology (nautical@tamu.edu)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Web Info Radiocarbon Dating (c14)

http://www2.waikato.ac.nz/c14/webinfo/index.html

An informational site dedicated to the process of carbon-14 dating of archaelogical findings. Details the process of C14 dating, the history of C14 dating and links to further information.

Author: Thomas Higham (t.higham@waikato.ac.nz)

Subjects:

Science & Technology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Carbon-14 Dating; Radiocarbon; Radiocarbon dating

Who Was Who Among the Royal Mummies

http://www-oi.uchicago.edu/OI/IS/WENTE/NN_Win95/NN_Win95.html

If you are trying to find out who the royal mummies were, this site is great. You can learn about them and see x-rays of their skulls. Click on each thumbnail image for a larger one. This site is pretty technical but there is a lot of useful information.

Author: Edward F. Wente

Subjects:

Arts & Humanities--History--Africa

Social Sciences--Archaeology

Keywords: Egyptology

Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Anthropology and Archaeology

http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Science/Anthropology_and_Archaeology/

Features current news stories related to anthropology and archaeology. Also links to news sources, opinions & editorials, magazine articles, video sources, and related Web sites.

Author: Yahoo! News (full_coverage@yahoo-inc.com)

Subjects:

Social Sciences--Anthropology

Social Sciences--Archaeology

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