Handbook of Archaeology

The understanding of human prehistory and history through the recovery and analysis of material culture is under the domain of archaeology. It is a multidisciplinary science that integrates anthropology, history, geography, geology, semiology, paleontology, etc. It involves the study of artifacts, biofacts, cultural landscapes and architecture. Surveying, excavation and analysis of the data collected are significant aspects of archaeology. Remote sensing is used for detecting historical sit...