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Introduction to Archaeology

"The past is never dead. It's not even past." ~Faulkner

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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Sumerian Riddle (~1750 BCE):
What house does one enter with eyes closed, but leave with eyes open?

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Welcome to Archaeology 190

Archaeology plays a critical and unique role in our understanding of the human past. It is our only access to the ~3 million years of human lifeways before writing and to the lives of people often ignored or misrepresented by written history.

In this class you will learn how archaeologists "do archaeology". You will be challenged to think about how the past is presented, and why, and gain a better understanding of the importance of the past as it relates to the present and future.

Course Instructor

Darla Dale
Office hours: TBA
Office: 205 South Brookings
Tel. 5-4937
dddale@wustl.edu

Syllabus 2009

  • Syllabus

Course Readings on Reserve

  • ares (automating reserves)

Assignments

TBA

Labs

TBA

Grades

  • Telesis

Course related links

  • Egil's Bone (Human Remains lecture)
  • Ergot-Rye & Witch Trials
  • Ergot-Rye-Witch Trials-Caporael's article
  • Stone Age Beer (pbot lecture)
  • A Perfect Corpse - 10 Ways to Make a Mummy

Archaeology Links

  • SAfA (Society of Africanist Archaeologists)
  • Bog Bodies
  • Tattoos - Smithsonian
  • August 27 2008: Peruvian Mummy
  • Archaeology Magazine
  • W.U. Dept. of Anthropology
  • Anthropology in the News
  • Archnet

Friday Archaeology

Friday Archaeology is an opportunity for the archaeology faculty and graduate students to meet at the end of each week in an informal atmosphere. Invited speakers and graduate student presentations are the focus of Friday Archaeology. Everyone is welcome. 4 pm - (most) Fridays - McMillan 149.

Friday Archaeology Schedule - Fall 2009

Field School Opportunities

  • Koobi Fora Field School, Kenya

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