Archeologists learn about people in the past by studying the places and artifacts they left behind. They investigate cultures changing over time, relationships between people and their ecosystems and environments, innovations created to carry out everyday tasks, and ways to express themselves.
Explore the ways that archeology shines a unique light on people and places, as well as the artifacts that help tell the tale.
Stories: Why Does Archeology Matter?
Last updated: May 3, 2023