Piecing Together the Past
The Interpretation of Archaeological Data
Dados Bibliográficos
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ANO | 2014 |
TIPO | Book |
DOI | 10.4324/9781315748597 |
ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-29 |
Resumo
Originally published in 1956, *Piecing Together the Past* explores the methods and theories archaeologists use to reconstruct history from material remains. V. Gordon Childe, a prominent figure in archaeological thought, details how artifacts, settlements, and other physical evidence can be interpreted to understand past societies, technologies, and environments. He emphasizes the importance of typology, seriation, and other analytical techniques for establishing chronological sequences and cultural connections. Childe also discusses the limitations of archaeological data and the challenges of interpreting the past based on incomplete evidence. The book remains a valuable resource for understanding the development of archaeological methodology and the complexities of historical reconstruction.