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Introduction to Archeology

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  1. About
  2. Lecture
  3. Resources

About

Introductory course of archeology. We will go through some of the basics of archeology and introduce the sites related to early humans settlements. Some of the sites where early men started to live in India will also be discussed. The course will help you understand the basics of archeology and its application in understanding the human evolution and developements through archeological remains, such as fossils, tools, implements, bones etc. With the following as objectives

  • Students shall get a basic understanding of the nature of the archaeological record and the role of archaeology in understanding cultural development.
  • Get an overview of the changing environments of the Quaternary and its impact on humans.
  • Students shall be familiarized with the basic framework of European and Indian Prehistory.

Lecture

There will be 45 mins lecture, thrice a week. And office hours for any doubts. Look at schedule page for more information.

Resources

  • Renfrew, Colin and Paul Bahn 1994 Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. Thames and Hudson, New York.
  • Gamble, Clive 2001 Archaeology: The Basics. Routledge, New York.
  • Paul Bahn. Archaeology: The Basics. Sarunas Milisauskas (ed.) 2002. European Prehistory: A Survey, 2nd Edition. New York: Kluwer Academic/ Plenum.
  • Cunliffe, Barry. An Oxford Illustrated Prehistory of Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Burkitt, M.C. 1969. Old Stone Age: Study of Palaeolithic Times. Rupa & Co, N.Delhi.
  • Chazan, Michael. World Prehistory and Archaeology. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
  • Fagan, Brian M. People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory. Harper-Collins, NY.
  • Sankalia H.D. (1964). Stone Age Tools: Their techniques, names & probable functions. Poona, Deccan College.
  • Allchin and Allchin (1993). The Rise of Civilization of India and Pakistan. Cambridge University Press.
  • S. Settar & Korisettar (eds). Indian Archaeology in Retrospect, (Manohar Publishers & Distributors, Delhi) Vol. I, Pre-History: Archaeology of South Asia, Vol. II, Proto-History:Archaeology of the Harappan Civilization
  • Recent Studies in Indian Archaeology ed., K. Paddayya (Munshiram Manoharlal, Delhi,ICHR Monograph Series - 6),
  • Possehl, GL 1993 Harappan Civilization: A recent perspective 2nd revised edition. Delhi: Oxford & IBH and the American Institute of Indian Studies: 595 pp., edited
  • D.K Bhattacharya (1991) Outlines of Indian Prehistory. Palaka Prakashan, N. Delhi. डी.के. भट्टाचार्य (2022) : भारतीय प्रागैतिहास की रुपरेख। पलका प्रकाशन : दिल्ली।