ASSIGNMENT
Module 1: History of Archaeology, theories, and methods
1.1 Identify (if possible) the theoretical and methodological background used by the researchers.
Module 2: Archaeological context
2.1 – Identify and describe the survey method applied to find the archaeological site.
2.2 – Describe the archaeological context.
2.3 – What was the method used during the process of excavation? Did the researchers justify their choice? If yes, why did they choose that method?
2.4 – Describe the archaeological record.
2.5 – Describe the types of material culture they found in the archaeological site.
2.6 – Describe the stratigraphy of the archaeological site
2.7 – Describe the dating method and its results.
Module 3: Interpreting vestiges
3.1 – Describe the methods applied to analyze each one of the archaeological records found in the archaeological site.
3.2 – Did the researchers found objects that are product of trading or exchange? If yes, what was their interpretation?
Module 4: Life in the past
4.1- Did the researchers interpret how was life in the archaeological site? If yes, describe their results.
4.2 – Was any type of symbol find in the archaeological site? If yes, what type?
4.3 – Is the archaeological site a type of landmark? What is its meaning for the past and/or present society?
4.4 – Is the archaeological site associate to any type of symbol of power? If yes, each one(s)?
4.5 – Is the archaeological site associate to any type of ritual? If yes, describe it if possible.
4.4 – Was it possible to identify the society people that occupy the archaeological site were part of? If yes, describe how did the researchers got to that conclusion.
