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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
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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