Archaeology Flashcards

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What is an Archaeologist

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A person who finds out the past by digging up objects left by previous civilisations

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Why are objects buried

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Buried in the past on purpose, Some cities have been ruined by war and new cities are built on their ruins, some cities have been destroyed by natural causes and disasters

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How do Archaeologists know where to dig

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Writings/ Records from the past describing an area.
Satellite photographs
Discovered by accident, (Construction of buildings roads or damns

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