Who is considered the father of archaeology?
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Who is considered the father of archaeology?
Collecting the Past:
Before the formal establishment of archaeology, the methodical study of past civilizations was more the provenance of scholars, wealthy collectors, and treasure hunters. In the 21st-century, the past is studied by more mature and organized methods.
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View this answerThere are numerous claims to the title of father of archaeology. Some of those who could be considered father(s) of archaeology include Flavio Biondo,...
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Chapter 8 / Lesson 9What is archaeology? Learn the definition of archaeology, define an archaeologist, how archaeology is part of anthropology, and the focus and range of archaeology.