Social Science: Anthropology and Archaeology

Biological Anthropology is the subfield of Anthropology that deals with the study of human origins, evolution, and biological diversity.

Archaeology is the study of past human societies through their material remains, such as artifacts, architecture, and ecofacts.

Linguistic Anthropology is the subfield of Anthropology that studies human language and communication, including its structure, variation, and use in different cultures.

Cultural Anthropology is the subfield of Anthropology that studies human culture and society, including their beliefs, values, practices, and social organization.

Grid Excavation is a method of archaeological excavation in which a site is divided into a grid of squares, and each square is excavated separately to reveal underlying features.

Osteology is the study of human remains from archaeological sites, including bones, teeth, and other skeletal material.

Radiocarbon Dating is a method of archaeological dating that uses the decay of radioactive carbon-14 to determine the age of artifacts or materials.

Ecological Anthropology is the subfield of Anthropology that studies the relationship between humans and their environment, including how they adapt to different ecological conditions.

Pit House is a type of archaeological feature that is a large, circular depression in the ground, often associated with ancient settlements.

Material Culture Studies is the study of the material culture of a society, including its artifacts, architecture, and other physical objects.

Area Excavation is a method of archaeological excavation in which a large area of soil is removed to expose underlying features.

Political Anthropology is the subfield of Anthropology that studies the social organization and political systems of human societies.

Dendrochronology is a method of archaeological dating that uses the annual growth rings of trees to determine the age of wooden artifacts or structures.

Technological Anthropology is the subfield of Anthropology that studies the relationship between humans and their technology, including how they develop and use tools and other technologies.

Grave is a type of archaeological feature that is a large, rectangular depression in the ground, often associated with ancient burials.