Category: Social Sciences
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Cultural Resource Management
Cultural Resource Management (CRM), also known as heritage management or cultural heritage management, is a field that focuses on the identification, assessment, preservation, and management of cultural resources, including archaeological sites, historic buildings, artifacts, landscapes, and other aspects of cultural heritage. CRM aims to balance the protection of cultural resources with development and land use,…
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Archaeological Conservation
Archaeological conservation is a crucial aspect of archaeological practice that focuses on preserving and protecting archaeological materials, artifacts, sites, and cultural heritage for present and future generations. It involves various methods and techniques to prevent deterioration, stabilize fragile objects, and ensure the long-term sustainability of archaeological resources. Conservation aims to strike a balance between safeguarding…
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Paleoethnobotany
Paleoethnobotany is a subfield of archaeology that focuses on the study of ancient plant remains found at archaeological sites to understand past human interactions with plants, agriculture, food systems, and environments. By analyzing plant remains such as seeds, pollen, phytoliths (microscopic silica structures), and charcoal, paleoethnobotanists reconstruct ancient diets, subsistence strategies, agricultural practices, and environmental…
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Bioarchaeology
Bioarchaeology is a subfield of archaeology that focuses on the study of human remains from archaeological sites to understand aspects of past societies, including health, diet, migration, social organization, and cultural practices. Bioarchaeologists analyze skeletal and dental remains to reconstruct the lives of individuals and populations, shedding light on various aspects of human history. Here…