Chapter 2 - What Is Archaeology?

Question 1

What is archaeology?

Answer 1

Archaeology is the study of what has been left behind by people from the past

Question 2

How do objects end up in the ground?

Answer 2

Some objects are lost
Some are buried for safekeeping
In pre-Christian times bodies were buried with objects that it was believed they would need in the afterlife
Over time, abandoned buildings will be covered with soil
In cities old buildings will be knocked down and new buildings built overthem