Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and
analysis of
material culture. The
archaeological record consists of
artifacts,
architecture,
biofacts or ecofacts,
sites, and
cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a
social science and a branch of the
humanities. It is usually considered an independent
academic discipline, but may also be classified as part of
anthropology (in North America – the
four-field approach),
history or
geography.
Archaeologists study human
prehistory and history, from the development of the first
stone tools at
Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades.
[5] Archaeology is distinct from
palaeontology, which is the study of
fossil remains. Archaeology is particularly important for learning about prehistoric societies, for which, by definition, there are no written records. Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past, from the
Paleolithic until the advent of literacy in societies around the world.
Archaeology has various goals, which range from understanding
culture history to reconstructing past
lifeways to documenting and explaining changes in human societies through time.
[6] Derived from Greek, the term
archaeology means "the study of ancient history".The discipline involves
surveying,
excavation, and eventually
analysis of data collected, to learn more about the past. In broad scope, archaeology relies on cross-disciplinary research.
Aleksandr Kuzmin
Cultural Landscape Archaeology Internship Yosemite, California
Compliance Archaeologist May 2024-August 2024
● Acquired comprehensive knowledge in identifying and documenting prehistoric and
historical artifacts
● Utilized LiDAR technology to conduct 3D scans of archaeological landscapes and artifacts,
contributing to precise site documentation, analysis, and preservation.
● Conducted fieldwork involving sketch mapping, surveying, and performing shovel test pits
● Gained hands-on experience in cultural resource management by completing CHRIS
(Cultural Heritage Resource Inventory System) forms for archaeological site
documentation and reporting.
● Proficient in using tools such as compasses, rangefinders, and measuring equipment for
precise data collection
● Monitored construction sites alongside a tribal monitor to ensure compliance with cultural
resource regulations
● Educated 700+ visitors on traditional Native Practices in the Yosemite History Museum.
● Trained in obsidian knapping techniques with Yosemite experts
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