Although excavation is only occasionally utilized, it is an important tool for archaeologists. Excavation is the careful digging and removal of dirt and stones to uncover material remains while recording their context.


Excavation in Archaeology 

Arizona State University

Studies the history of humanity through observing, and analyzing material culture (i.e. artifacts)

Archaeology

- National Marine Sanctuaries
- National Park Service
- Forensic Science
- Explorations: An Open Invitation to Biological Anthropology


References for Archaeology

Key Research Methods in Archaeology 

- Ethnoarchaeology
- Historical Archaeology 
- Archaeoastronomy
- Zooarchaeology
- Archaeobotany or Paleoethnobotany
- Experimental Archaeology
- Environmental Archaeology
- Forensic Archaeology
- Geoarchaeology
- Maritime Archaeology/ Underwater Archaeology
- Collections Management
- Palaeoarchaeology
- Paleopathology
- Bioarchaeology
- Archaeogenetics
- Osteoarchaeology   

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