Introduction The great American scholar, William Foxwell Albright was an American Biblical archaeologist, and is considered to by many to be the “father of Biblical archaeology,” because of his contributions to the archaeological historicity of the Bible. “More than any other scholar Albright’s astounding corpus of books, articles, and public lectures defined a new relationship between archaeology and Biblical studies.” Professor Albright “introduced critical assessment of the historical context
When people ask me what I am studying, most do not expect the answer, “Archaeology.” This is commonly followed up by a shocked, “Why?” I have always loved history and to be offered the opportunity to make history come alive - that is a dream come true. In April I will graduate from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah with a B.S. in Anthropology and Sociology (double major). As you are probably aware, in the States Archaeology falls under Anthropology. This has exposed me to different and multiple
Biblical Truths Confirmed by Archaeological Findings Abstract Statement I have chosen a subject that is very important to me. As a Bible major, I believe the Word of God is vital and essential and that it is the only clear direction in life. Personally, I believe by faith the Bible is true from the first word in Genesis to the last word in Revelation. However, there are times when we need physical evidence to confirm our faith proving that the Bible does not just contain interesting stories
have often posed many ethical debates and it begs the question if this can often be justified. Archaeology is the study of material remains and activities of past human life, often through the excavation of sites and analysis of discoveries. Archaeology undoubtedly uncovers mysteries from the past and gives humans an insight into their past through the ages. While the educational value of archaeology is unattested, many arguments arise from an ethical perspective, spanning from digging up an ancient
share with me "his story" as a missionary. A career missionary for over 30 years now, Jonathan and his wife Nancy are from Chicago. They met at seminary where Jonathan was preparing to be a campus pastor and Nancy was pursuing her interest in biblical archaeology. It was there what they learned about the need for Bible translation for the many minority language groups around the world that did not have any Scriptures. After much prayer and consideration Jonathan and his wife joined Wycliffe Bible Translators
Excavation is the base tool for archaeologists who are trying to understand the past of any civilization. When people are asked what they know about archaeology, excavation is often the first thing that comes to mind, and there is an important reason behind it: excavation is the first step towards archaeological discovery! The point of this paper is to describe the process of excavation and how it leads to the discovery of human remains and their examination using Isotope Analysis. Isotopes are
Examining excavated artifacts can tell researchers a lot about the people who left them behind. The artifacts can hint at characteristics such as how people lived, what time period they were from, what they ate, and how their families were structured. The identification of the three bags of artifacts was completed by utilizing artifacts that helped to infer the time period it was from. Bag one contained seven artifacts that were dug up in Missouri. The items included were a tab from a can, a
The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt which was chosen as the burial ground for a great number of pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom; the New Kingdom in Egypt spans the time between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC which includes the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth dynasties of Egypt (Long 2015: 39). In 1979 an organization known as the Theban Mapping Project was organized to strategically catalogue the present and available archaeological record of the Theban Necropolis
(“ISIS Raises Fears of Destroying Another Historical Site.” 25 May 2015.). Furthermore, ISIS has raised fears that they may destroy Nimrud, which was the first capital of ancient Assyria between 900 and 612 B.C. Mark Altaweel, who is a professor of archaeology at University College London, stated “Nimrud was a large site, the full potential of which had not been uncovered”(“ISIS Raises Fears of Destroying Another Historical Site.” 25 May 2015.). Sadly many other ancient places have also been obliterated
1) Metallurgical Origins in Africa Introduction The study of metallurgy in Africa has been dominated by a concern with origins and antiquity. Some Anthropologists believe that African metallurgy was an early, independent invention, while others believe that it was an innovation, which came relatively late, and was a product of diffusion. With these two hypotheses as our only reference points, we are limited in our knowledge of metallurgy as well as its role in the lives of African people. Anthropologists
The second question frequently asked regarding Schliemann’s legacy examines his motives and skill as an excavator: was Heinrich Schliemann a good archaeologist? This question has two sides. First, did Schliemann use the best techniques and technology available to him at time of his first excavation? Second, did he have the same values that other archaeologists have? One area that Schliemann deserves praise in his technique. For the most part, he used the most advanced technology and strategies available
The debate over cultural properties is one that has continued since the beginning of archaeological discovery. Who owns the past, or has the right to preserve cultural remains, are questions that drive this debate and cause controversy among societies. (Messenger) The way that cultural artifacts are obtained have the most uproar among the archaeological society. Collectors and looters are the source of this issue and have been discredited by many archaeological societies. Modern societies and governments
I chose four different anthropological projects from around the word in which I believe would be best for the Archaeology Conservancy to protect. I ranked these different projects based on quality of work, potential for public use, threatened nature, and heritage importance. I first reviewed the Mosfell Archeological project in Iceland. This area will construct a vivid picture of the human and environmental change in southwestern Ireland. The purpose of this project is to find the prehistory and
I’ve decided to write my paper on a building that I feel is aesthetically pleasing. The building I chose is the Castle museum in downtown Saginaw, Mi. The Castle Museum was a building that was originally constructed to be a post office. It has French Renaissance Revival architecture and was dedicated on July 3, 1898. The architect behind this building was William Martin Aitken and he proclaimed that his design for this building was to have been inspired by the early French settlement of the Saginaw
Archaeological studies of the paleolithic record commonly neglect to mention the or study in depth the children of the culture/time period in question. It is important to study children, because they can tell us a lot about the culture they lived in and the adults of that era. Sometimes studying children is problematic because of terminology and stuff, but there are a few things we know for sure. If we apply this reasoning to the study of neanderthals, we can learn more about the lives of neanderthals
methodologies, some archaeologists became frustrated with the traditional ways of archaeology; they felt that the new technologies should be used to improve archaeology and the outcomes of professionals in the field. The New Archaeology was a movement that sought to contribute to the existing anthropological knowledge of human behavior by emerging as a science and separating itself from the historical approach. New archaeology did not merely incorporate scientific technology, but it also employed various
that make up archaeology. Archaeology was initially seen as a type of history or a historical study it focused mainly on the explication of the past, as well as gathering data to set chronologies. However many archaeologists feel that archaeology should focus on the explanation of the past rather than the explication of it. The first transformation that was documented produced “Processual Archaeology” it evolved from the old historical and antiquarian ways. Processual Archaeology was developed
While looking through the book list I was mainly looking for a title that really got my attention and would be a good read. With this goal in mind I really thought that “From a Watery Grave: The Discovery and Excavation of La Salle’s Shipwreck, La Belle” fit that criteria. While reading it I gained a lot of insight on how you go about excavating a sunken ship. The book is about the excavation of the explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle ship the La Belle. The ship slammed in the Texas bay
Curse of Oak Island is a History channel series documenting the journey of Rick and Marty Lagina’s search for a supposed treasure tucked away on Oak Island in Nova Scotia. Many treasure seekers either died or had gone broke due to their attempts to crack the puzzle of the treasure. It is also rumored that Oak Island is cursed causing the failure of those who seek the treasure or “money pit.” This review shall summarize the efforts of Rick and Marty as well as offering a critique of the overall series
1. a. Hoffman’s elevator: Hoffman’s elevator is a kind of grain elevator, designed to load and store grain. b. Coulee: A coulee is a small stream, valley. It can also be used to describe a slow stream of dripping lava. c. Spent Catfish: A spent catfish is a dead, or rotting catfish. d. Tea Land: Tea lead is a kind of metal that was used to line tea chests to protect tealeaves from outside moisture. e. Demijohns: A demijohn is a kind of old-fashion bottle, usually capable of holding several gallons