The Agora, the marketplace and civic center, was one of the most important parts of an ancient city of Athens. In addition to being a place where people gathered to buy and sell all kinds of commodities, it was also a place where people...

This is a good, solid, but concise introduction to what archaeology is, how a site is set up, what one uses artifacts for, and how to approach a site. It is written for the teacher's newsletter from Colonial Williamsburg.

The National Park Service provides a guide for new interpreters--that can also be readily understood by students--to learn archeological methods, how archeological interpretations are made, and how to encourage concern for the...

This site from the University of Michigan deals with the excavations at Karanis, a city which was once under Rome's control.

Very detailed information regarding excavation at Chac II site and archaeological processes. The article articulates findings and makes inferences regarding urban culture. Site may be viewed in Spanish.

Article details the remarkable archaeological discoveries in a region of Turkey where excavations at a Neolithic site point to a society in transition, from nomadic to agricultural.

Kuk Early Agricultural Site consists of 116 ha of swamps in the western highlands of New Guinea 1,500 metres above sea-level. Archaeological excavation has revealed the landscape to be one of wetland reclamation worked almost...

The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa consist of two tells of Old and New Nisa, indicating the site of one of the earliest and most important cities of the Parthian Empire, a major power from the mid 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD. They...

Archaeological excavation at Xochitecatl indicate that it was an area of production for obsidian goods. Site can be viewed in English and Spanish.

Information about the archaeological excavation of an ancient Egypitian cemetery found at Dahshur, Egypt, home to the remains of several different mastabas. Includes a reconstruction of the mastaba of a royal courtier and an interesting...

An extensive article discussing the work of Dr. Mark Lehner, a specialist on the history of the Pyramids and their construction. The article includes a number of excellent illustrations.

Lepcis Magna is an ancient Roman site in Libya, Africa that is being excavated. Site gives an excellent lesson in archaeological research with lots of pictures and narrative. Be sure to click on the 1996 Dig Season for a slide show of...

This article describes the early excavation successes of the American-Chinese archaeological partnership, the Anyang Project.

Detailed information is available on this rich site about the archaeological discovery and excavation of King Midas' burial mound.

The Smithsonian offers students a background on what archaeology is and what an archaeologist does. Several lesson plans are also provided.

Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.

This interactive site creates a computer-generated reconstruction of Egyptian pyramids and temples. View pyramid floor plans, paintings, drawings, and photos.

This site from the Midwest Archaeological Center provides general information on the Battle of the Little Bighorn, with additional information derived from modern excavations at the battle site.

The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunu Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City, 14 tombs are imperial, 26 of nobles. All belong to the Koguryo culture, named after the dynasty that ruled...

A brief introduction for students to the field of archaeology.