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Archaeology

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Ancient Near East and the Mediterranean World: A product of digitisation and preservation initiatives by the Library of the University of Chicago. Provides digital access to a selection of the Library's renowned Ancient Near East and Classics Collections. Preserved materials relate to the study of the ancient Near East and cover such topics as the archaeology, art, history, language, law, and the religions of Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria, Egypt, Nubia, Persia, and other ancient peoples of Anatolia and the Fertile Crescent. Classics materials span the time from the rise of Bronze Age Aegean culture through the period in the Middle Ages and include volumes relating to the history, art and archaeology of the classical world. Also contains information on organising and coordinating large scale digitisation projects.
Author: University of Chicago
Subjects: archaeology, digitisation, history education, preservation, religion
DeweyClass: 956
Resource type: book collection, document collection
Archaeolink.com: Collection of annotated links relating to archaeology, anthropology, and ancient civilisations.
Author: Polasky, Rod
Subjects: ancient history, anthropology, archaeology
DeweyClass: 930
Resource type: index
Archaeological research in Cambridge: Current Projects: An index of the websites of current research projects taking place in Cambridge's Department of Archaeology. Details of fieldwork, funding, publications, images and articles can be found on these sites, which cover a diverse range of archaeological subjects, worldwide.
Author: Department of Archeology, University of Cambridge
Subjects: archaeology, archaeology research
DeweyClass: 930
Resource type: document
Archaeometallurgical Links: Links to national and international resources relating to all aspects of archaeometallurgy.
Author: Schrüfer-Kolb, Irene
Subjects: archaeology, archaeometallurgy, metallurgy
DeweyClass: 930
Resource type: index
Asian Historical Architecture: Photographic Survey: Brought to fruition by a number of professors and graduate students from Columbia, Yale, and the University of Virginia in the USA, this resource provides access to a growing collection of photographic images relating to Asia's diverse architectural heritage. Offers over 6450 photos of 457 sites across seventeen countries. The resource limits photographs to those areas influenced by Buddhism, Confucianism, or Hinduism. Users can browse by country by clicking on an interactive map, before narrowing their search to cities or provinces. Several highlights among the photographic images include those locales in Afghanistan, such as the Citadel of Heart, the Borobudur temple in Indonesia, and the Great Wall at Badaling, China.
Author: Ciccone, Timothy
Subjects: archaeology, archaeology education, asian studies
DeweyClass: 726.1
Resource type: image collection
BBC History: Archaeology: Resource created by the BBC providing articles, multimedia resources (virtual tours and animations, virtual archaeology, games, interactive exhibitions and picture galleries), timelines, biographies of historic figures, historical trails, and the latest news on excavations and archaeological techniques. Covers numerous historical periods and areas of interest including Prehistoric Britain, Roman Britain, the Anglo Saxons and Vikings, and Norman England to Victorian era Britain. Includes information pertaining to selected international archaeological finds and the opportunity to engage in online discussions with eminent archaeologists. Free access is also provided to numerous BBC video and audio clips. Video and audio clips require Real Player to view.
Author: BBC
Subjects: archaeology, archaeology education, archaeology links, archaeology research, british archaeology - general, british history 1100-1800
DeweyClass: 936.1
Resource type: articles, documents, moving images
Great Archaeology: History of Archaeology: Resource focusing on areas of archaeological study. Provides articles on famous discoveries, for example the Dead Sea Scrolls and Tollund Man, and also covers the latest discoveries of interest. A brief guide to the different disciplines within the subject area and methods of research is given, covering experimental archaeology and archaeometry.
Author: GreatArchaeology.com
Subjects: archaeology
DeweyClass: 930.1
Resource type: document collection
I Dig Sheffield: Provides an online guide to archaeology from the UK's Sheffield and Peak District. More than 400 objects excavated in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire have been preserved, photographed, and incorporated as part of this resource. Archaeological finds can be browsed by category, including dress and accessories, food and farming, and conflict and war. The collection can also be searched by keyword, by time period, find material and other associated archaeological characteristics.
Author: Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust
Subjects: archaeology, archaeology education, british archaeology - local
DeweyClass: 930.142821
Resource type: image collection, museum collection
Iraq: The Cradle of Civilization at Risk: As a consequence of extensive political upheaval and military conflict in the region, there has been great consternation about the future of antiquities and archaeological expeditions within Iraq. This resource offers an assemblage of materials gleaned from discussion boards and scholarly resources to inform users of the breadth and importance of the material reminders of those ancient civilizations located within Iraq's borders. The collection is divided into five sections, including a compilation of recent articles and documents relating to the protection of cultural property and details of ongoing archaeological projects within the country. Selected documents are also available in German and French.
Author: Blank, Ralf; Marra, Stephanie & Sollbach-Papeler, Margit
Subjects: archaeology, archaeology education, archaeology links, iraq, middle east
DeweyClass: 935
Resource type: documents, images
Roma Sotterranea: Presents information on, and images of, around 30 significant underground structures in Rome. Features catacombs, hypogeums, and quarries, providing descriptions and maps of each site. Available in Italian and English.
Author: Roma Sotterranea
Subjects: archaeology, roman history
DeweyClass: 937
Resource type: documents, images