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As a method of studying history

 WHAT IS ARCHAEOLOGY ?
Archaeology is the scientific study of past
cultures and the way people lived, based on the
things they left behind.  Culture is the shared
ways of life learned by a group of people,
including their language, religion, technology, and
 HOW IT HELPS US TO STUDY HISTORY ?
Archaeology offers a unique view on history and
culture. It helps us to understand not only where
and when people lived, but also why and how they
have lived, learning the changes and causes.
Unlike literature or philosophy, that rely primarily on
documents and facts or dates to interpret and explain
historical events, archaeology gives us a chance to see
the time before written languages were born. We can see
life of simple people and what they used every day.
In my opinion, archaeology is the only method
of studying history that covers all time
periods and geographic regions.
Thanks to archaeology, because without it we wouldn't
know the ancient Egyptian religion, wouldn’t see the
tomb of Tutankhamen. We wouldn't have any knowledge
about ancient Greece, and our museums and galleries
would be empty.
Thanks for watching!

Nikita Natalia, 12 «А»