Essays on Archeology

Introduction

Digital archiving and preservation ensures that digital content remains in a format that is usable and accessible both in the present period and in the future. In the context of an organization, digital preservation is a process that involves planning, resourcing, and actual archiving using relevant technologies and applications. In the case of an institutional repository as this university, it is necessary to have policies and regulations that would guide the digital archiving and preservation program. Such policies would serve as a guide for the program while setting out its objectives. It is therefore necessary to have an evaluation ...

I have read some lessons about basic Biblical Egyptology. It suggests that Moses was a legendary hero created by the Hebrews. It introduces basic information about the Pharaohs of Egypt and the course focused on the 12th, 17th – 19th dynasties. The text introduces short information about dynasties, suggests to pass the test to reveal knowledge. The main problem is that this information lacks details, it provides too short insight into dynasties and it is not enough to understand the topic. I believe that this lesson aim to provoke an interest in history and research additional information, but it doesn’ ...

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The Technical Approach to Art History

The art historian, Henri Focillon made a statement concerning the reason for having technical knowledge to establish the place in history for objects and other art works. In his discussions, he asserted that the reason for this is that it assists with the control of ones own objectivity. This would lead to a universal “observation of technical phenomena” that presents “the same terms, and the same point of view, as it is presented to the artist.” The art historian needs to have technical knowledge in order for him, or her, to correctly establish a chronology, in ...

Rock Art and Human Culture

Koonalda cave is located in the southern part of Australia in the Nullarbor Plains. This locations is a significant study into human cultures in the prehistory periods, while it highlights the different associations essential to influence human development through art and cultural. The Koonalda Cave supports and helps the archeology community in Australia to relate the importance of the cave to the Mirning people. It is value is located and shared among its features of art and drawings or curving on the walls of the cave. It is through research that the community used the cave for art and ...

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Archeology and Art History

It is vital to note that Max Loehr was a distinguished art historian, especially of Chinese art. His 1953 paper was specifically focused on the historical study of Chinese bronzes. The study reflected on the fact that archeology pointed out the fact that the style of an object is not its property. What Robert Bagley set out to do in his book, Max Loehr and the Study of Chinese Bronzes: Style and Classification in the History of Art, was to point out to all art historians, that style and classification is of great concern to all ...

Anthropological and archaeological research has taken full advantage of technological progress in the past decades, and human remains have been able to answer many more questions about the origin of our species than science has ever been able to provide before. While exploring human past is an important scientific area, biological anthropology and archeology have not been devoid of ethical controversies. The motivations, methods and rights of the scientists over the remains have been often questioned by critics and opponents who have different views regarding the ways in which these artifacts should be treated. Spiritual beliefs and cultural practices ...

Introduction

The book that is being reviewed in this essay is titled ‘Rubbish! The Archeology of Garbage.’ The authors of this book are William Rathje and Cullen Murphy. William Laurens Rathaje is an American archeologist and was formerly an anthropology professor at the University of Arizona. 1945-2012. Rubbish! The Archeology of Garbage, 1992, 263 pp. / 6.00 in x 9.00 in / 2001. The University of Arizona Press, Tucson, Arizona. Cullen Murphy, 1952, Rubbish! The Archeology of Garbage. Managing Editor, Atlantic.

Summary

The book opens with the following introduction: "On a crisp October morning not long ago the sun ascended above ...

Introduction

Biblical archeology is something that has been in the public domain for quite long; it is a topic that dates back in history. Moreover, the subject of biblical archeology is something that has remained a center of controversy for a long period; it is hated and loved by equal measures. Proponents of the subject have varied reasons why they support it, same to its opponents. Biblical archeology is just like any other form of archeology, however, it is primarily meant for recovery and the scientific investigations of artifacts and other material remains that shed light on the ancient cultures. ...

Introduction

Jericho is a city in Israel and apparently adds up as one of the oldest and ancient cities in the history of the world. It is located near River Jordan. The city also doubles as a major archeological site in the world given its relationship with a number of biblical stories as recorded in the books of Joshua and Judges. Jericho was initially occupied by Jordan which then relinquished ownership and authority to Israel. Currently, the city is under Palestinian authority. In the history of archeology, Jordan is remembered as the archeological site for the oldest stone tower in ...

“This means, for example, that there is considerable lack of consistency in naming(labeling), and that often the beginning and end points of different periods only partially overlap”( Sanabria, 53). This is a description of the challenges in archeology due to the lack of a common approach in archeology and the failure to adopt common terminologies that can be used universally. The lack of consistency is also occasioned by the fact that archeology examines a process of change over a period of time and not a single event. This statement shows the challenge I describing pre-European Caribbean culture while ...

Comparing and contrasting two methods used by archeologists to date their materials

Archeologists use various dating techniques to determine the age of materials available in the past. Archeologists use both natural and electromagnetic methods to date their materials. In the natural dating method, the archeologist uses natural observations such as the arrangement of objects in layers, or availability of deposits in some objects and absence of the same on others to determine the time of existence of the artifact. Additionally, archeologists refer to the history of an object to determine subsequent dates of other objects related to the historical one (Lamoureux, 2009). The electromagnetic dating method uses variations in the earth's ...

The archeological interpretation and field work use various approaches that require the archeologist to think critically. One of the qualities of a good critical thinker that represents archeologists is the ability to be open-minded. That is, taking diverse perspectives when considering an issue. Bailey demonstrates this through his analysis of the concept of time. The analysis shows high levels of critical thinking among archeologists as they investigate the influence of time on a historical phenomenon. The author represents different archeological perspectives revealed by the analysis of four themes explaining archeological findings. For example, the second theme demonstrates how individual’ ...

Introduction

Archeology is defined as a scientific study that tries to explain past human culture and some of their distinct behaviors. The study deals with examining materials remains such as human fossils, ruins of buildings and human artifacts of the ancient human culture. Archeologist put emphasize on past societies and changes that come along over a long period. Recent climatic changes have affected the high mountains landscape of North America in different ways; a 67% reduction of glaciers concentration is recorded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Vgs9IMixY. This can be attributed to the fact that global warming is at an increasing rate. Climatic changes have ...

In archeology, DNA analysis has been used as an investigatory tool since it became available to scientists. DNA analysis, which is a constantly developing and expanding field, has allowed archaeologists to precisely and decisively obtain results that solve archaeological, historical, and evolutionary questions. Unfortunately, the methods for using ancient DNA analysis tend to destroy the samples from which the DNA is extracted. The results can easily be affected by external contamination as well, which requires the research to be conducted within specialized laboratories by trained laboratory personnel (Arandjelovic, Guschanski, Schubert, Harris, Thalmann, Siedel, & Vigilant, 2009). DNA analysis has been ...

Introduction

Nicholas Kurzon’s ‘Sight Unseen’ is an ethnographic documentary film, having claimed about a dozen local and international film distinctions. The documentary focuses on ‘Bali’, an Island Province of Indonesia. Bali has metamorphosed into a great international tourist fascination. The main impetus behind this charisma is that Bali has been encountering a process of ‘Balinese Globalization’. Globalization can be defined as the process of international integration of ideas, politics, economy and products with the inherited cultural change appeal of the mentioned items. Increasing global adherence and appreciation for Democracy, Capitalism, Free Trade, coupled with the resultant advancements in means of communication and ...

The life and work of Ciriaco Pizzicolli (Cyriacus of Ancona) is in various ways a reflection of the Renaissance. Ciriaco was born into a family of merchants that travelled east to Constantinople, Greece, and even to Alexandria for business ventures (Belozerskaya, 2009). It was during these travels that Ciriaco gained a profound interest and engagement in studying the antiquity remains and their relation to situations in his country of origin, which he also examined with great attention (Belozerskaya, 2009). He became one of the earliest individuals to combine their occupations with the study of ruins. This hence shows the significance of him ...

Position paper 1

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(Author Name) (Institute) - Briefly summarize the history of Air Traffic Control / NAS. Include an explanation of some key players and events. (1-2 pages) The evolution of Air Traffic Control began with the Post Office scheduling regular flights in 1918. The commercial air industry encouraged and supported the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which lent Federal support to the aviation industry. Subsequent to the act, which charged the Secretary of Commerce with key tasks such as fostering air commerce, issuing and enforcing air traffic rules, licensing pilots, certificating aircraft, establishing airways, and operating and maintaining ...

The collection and processing of forensic evidence in the course of death investigation is an endeavor that requires different professionals from various disciplines. During death investigations, the specialist such as the forensic experts works in collaboration with the law enforcement, coroner officers, and medical practitioners. The forensic experts have the training to perform analysis of the forensic evidence that other personnel do not have. Forensic archeology is one of the disciplines that provide specialized expertise during a crime scene. A crime scene that has human remains can complicate the process of forensic evidence. The complexity in the issue leads to ...

Person and Place in PreClassic Maya Ritual

Person and Place in PreClassic Maya Ritual The enigmatic Maya civilization evokes pangs of interest among historians and commoners. The ancient civilization was advanced in several ways and their quintessence is still existent on the heart of the world which is adorned by the massive archeological structures constructed by the Maya people. An insight into their constructions would enable one to decipher the intricacies of their culture. The Maya society and its structure can be comprehended in relation to the artifacts, paintings, monuments, temples and other structures. Excavations in the heartland of the ancient Maya civilization have unearthed ...

History vs Archeology

- History is supposed to be a written account of what happened before, but there is no way to determined if all that was already written is the only “history” that we have or if these are all true because it presents no actual evidences. This is when archeology comes or plays its part. It tries to confirm what historians have written and along the way they may discover artifacts which historians didn’t write about that could be added to the written history. History and archeology are two separate fields but they must complement each other so there should ...

"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards, our dwellings shape us", so says Winston Churchill (Drmardy.com) in the House of Commons in 1944. Although he said this in various different ways, sometimes referring to "dwellings" as "buildings", this statement has made a profound impact on how much I wanted to be an archaeologist. I share Churchill's view that buildings, or any forms of art or architecture, initially assume the characteristics of the maker. Soon enough, when complete, the makers adopt the meanings the creation depicts. This is exactly what happened to me with the appreciation I have for the Arts. Thus, ...

Introduction

Archeology has helped scholars to reconstruct the story of the Bible from its utopist genesis to epic battles and struggles of the patriarchs of Israel. Archeologists have found evidence of the kingdoms, kings, temples and the people of Biblical times. Archeological excavations have corroborated some biblical events, contradicted others while entirely dismissing the occurrence of others because of the absence of archeological evidence and logical proof (Finkelstein & Silberman 15). This paper will examine the existing archeological evidence in relation to the biblical accounts of the Exodus and the life of Jesus in Early Rome. The paper will analyze two ...

The fact that archeologists play an important role in explaining the former lives of human beings cannot be refuted. The processes involved in extracting various information for the archeologists are numerous and diverse. However, in most cases, these processes do affect the people who reside in the given area where the archeological evidence is located. That fact not withstanding, archeologists have the obligation of ensuring past lives are comprehended and systematically explained. Archeologists have ethically been challenged in their activities regarding the discovery and explaining of past human lives in their respective environment and community. The vital question posed ...