INTRODUCTION
The course is a subfield of anthropology. It
Exposes students to reconstruct extinct cultures
From the artifacts as it studies the ancient and
Recent human past through material remains.
COURSES
Bachelors of Arts in Ancient Indian Culture.
Bachelors of Arts in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
Bachelors of Arts in Archaeology and Museology
Master of Arts in Archaeology
Master of Arts in Museology
ELIGIBILITY
10+2 with History
INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES
Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi
National Museum Institute, New Delhi
Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi
MSG University, Baroda
University of Madras, Chennai
Tamil University, Thanjavur
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ARCHAEOLOGY
Excellent communication skills and knowledge in the concerned specialization is essential
Attention to detail and a focused bent of mind
Interpreting spatial data
Applying statistical and mathematical techniques
Involvement in field work and other laboratory techniques
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARCHAEOLOGY
Archaeologists study the ways in which people of the past interacted with their world. Archeologists conduct field investigations of historic and prehistoric sites, which can take place almost anywhere in the world. Their work provides information about the past and is essential to preservation efforts.
Archaeologists manage the logistics of projects at the sites, overseeing the collection of artifacts. They analyze artifacts, conduct tests, undertake research and write reports. They use a variety of digging and extraction techniques, from hand tools such as trowels and pick-axes to heavy machinery such as bulldozers.