Resource Guides: ANTH& 100, Survey of Anthropology with Ashley Pickard: Archaeology

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Penn Museum: Whose Stuff is it, Anyway? Decolonization and the Role of Museums in Contemporary Society

How Do You Excavate at a Site?
Delve into the specifics of how to perform an archaeological dig. Learn about the physical tools of the trade, how to excavate objects in the ground, and how a dig's schedule unfolds. Learn about strategies in the field such as "vertical" and "horizontal" excavations, and walk through the process of organizing an archaeological project.
Secrets of the Dead - China's Terracotta Warriors
The life-sized terracotta warriors of China are known throughout the world. This clay army of 8,000 including infantry, archers, generals and cavalry was discovered by archaeologists in 1974 after farmers digging a well near the Chinese city of Xian unearthed pieces of clay sculpted in human form.
Dreams of Conquest: Excavating Fort St. Lewis in Mexico
DREAMS OF CONQUEST follows Texas Historical Commission archeologists as they unearth and analyze thousands of pottery sherds that lead them to their origins in France and Mexico.