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It’s taking the story to be told and communicating that story visually and setting the scene for that story. Context is a very, very important concept in archaeology. The place where a certain object is found is of extreme importance and if it can be put in a given context it becomes much more so. Summary. Context [PDF 78 KB] Grades 4-7 This classroom activity uses a game and a discussion to demonstrate the importance of artifacts in context for learning about the past. geofact Archaeologist using a trowel The dirt removed from the site is screened to search for any small artifacts that may have been missed during the initial excavation. Art direction is creating context and making sure that context matches the goals of the design. Importance of Archaeology Archaeology helps us to travel back into time to get valuable information about the human settlements which existed centuries ago.
The fundamental importance of Context in the Archaeology of the Intangibles By Rebecca Lee Culture history in archaeology involves the study of artifacts and objects that articulate the background of past human culture. Unfortunately, it is also one that most people are not very familiar with. G geoarchaeology The application of geology and other earth science techniques to archaeology. Loss of context strips an artifact of meaning and makes it more difficult (sometimes, impossible) to determine function. The interaction between marine archaeology and conservation is a perfect example of the intimate relationship that can exist between archaeology and conservation in general. In spite of its hurdles, I have come to the conclusion that context is crucially important for a correct understanding of what the biblical authors were telling their audiences. It throws light on the cultural history of various countries and answers various questions about the lifestyles of people who lived in that part of the world.

Context is the place where an artifact is found, Not just the place but the type of soil, the site type, and what the artifact was found with or in relation to. This broad description is necessary as forensic archaeology is practiced in a variety of ways around the world. It might give evidence for its particular use ,by whom and at what period in the history of a site. The Importance of Archaeological Context. Submitted by Past Bloggers on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:46am “Where did you find it?” This is, without question, the first thing you will hear any of our archaeologists ask when someone shows us an artifact. The Importance of Context. The Importance of Context. Adapted from Intrigue of the Past. January 23, 2018. When treating archaeological material that requires documentation of context, as well as preservation, the documentation demands equal emphasis and first priority.

Site Formation in Archaeology [PDF 167 KB] Grades 6-8 The context of the artifact is just as important as the artifact itself, so the artifacts are always carefully mapped and documented.

Forensic archaeologists employ their knowledge of archaeological techniques and theory in a legal context.

Before I realized the significance of context, I would have asked why everyday Christians should do such arduous research. Clinton Coates. The condition of the ground it is found in can reveal whether the place was conquered,abandoned,flooded,burned etc.


Hopefully I’m not rambling too much and the importance of context is getting through.