Archaeologists look at excavated architecture, pottery and tools as EVIDENCE of past human societies.
| They excavate slowly and carefully, keeping detailed written and photographic records, knowing that each piece of evidence helps reconstruct human history. |  |
|---|
They use professionally excavated and scientifically analyzed artifacts to answer questions about the past:
Where did people live?
When and why did they establish/abandon their communities?
Who interacted with whom?
How have humans impacted the environment?
When were specific tools, technologies, and artifact styles developed?
|
|
|