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Dive into the world of experimental archaeology, studying artefacts, culture history, and the evolution of human societies. Explore 'New' Archaeology approaches and Post-processual interpretations. Learn key techniques like spatial analysis, ethnoarchaeology, and taphonomy. Examine questions related to technologies, processes, beliefs, and social interactions. Discover challenges in experimental archaeology, including short vs. long-term studies, public presentation, expertise, and replication.
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Experimental Archaeology Research or Educational tool (Experiential archaeology)
Approaches to Interpretation • Historical changes – paradigm shifts • Artefacts (evolution and sequences) • Culture History (sets of objects in time and space) • ‘New’ Archaeology and processualism • Post-processual (Interpretive) Archaeology 2. Key approaches • Spatial analysis • Experimental archaeology • Ethnoarchaeology
What kinds of questions? • Technologies • Processes • (Social interactions) • (Deceptions) • (Concepts) • ((Beliefs)) • Natural processes; taphonomy
Issues in experimental archaeology • Short vs long term • Public presentation • Publication (amateur and researcher) • Expertise; materials • Variables; controls; replication • Relevant records