What is the Study of Ancient Societies called?

Question: What is the study of ancient societies called?

Answer: Archaeology has been termed the study of ancient societies. Material remains are studied to get to know about the past of humans. 

It is a science of ancient culture where objects and materials are analysed to conclude the lives of the ancient people. Archaeology has several branches and tools to conduct a vivid study. 

Archaeologists use the means of excavation to study the features and artefacts of the past. These remains of the past are called artefacts. They include items of decoration, food, and clothing. 

The remains of the past that are non-portable are called features. Pyramids and post-holes are examples of such remains. 

Archaeologists study these artefacts and features to determine the lifestyle of the people of the past. Their everyday life, interaction with each other, and beliefs and values are intercepted through these artefacts and features. 

Archaeology has discovered past civilizations and communities. There is no written record of the communities in the past which makes it difficult to read about them. 

Archaeologists studying Stonehenge do not have the manuscripts to read about them. They rely on the close inspection of the stones themselves to analyse their development over time. 

Some cultures have a written record that helps the study of archaeologists. The written items could be anything from a shopping list to a tax form. 

The term “archaeology” is a Greek word derived from “arkhaios” which means “ancient”. Some archaeologists study the present culture, but most archaeologists study the past. 

Monuments have been dug up and artefacts have been studied closely for thousands of years. The tomb of Tutankhamun is one of the most well-known discovered artefacts the archaeologists dug up. 

The materials and artefacts were dug up to become the property of the country where they were found regardless of the fact of who found them.