Archaeology
The study of our human past through the objects left behind, such as tools, buildings, artifacts, and landscapes.
Overview
This section provides a brief introduction to the field of archaeology, including its main areas of study, key questions, and other topics important to archaeology research.
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Archaeology Reference
Archaeology isn’t just about excavating artifacts. It involves interpreting human history across thousands (and in some cases millions) of years and many world regions. Reference sources help researchers, students, and professionals make sense of this wide-ranging material. Below, we provide a comprehensive list of reference resources. We provide links to either the publisher’s websites or Amazon for further details and descriptions.
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Archaeology Databases
Searching general or multi-disciplinary databases can sometimes give you too many results. To narrow your focus, try using a database dedicated to subject research. The list below highlights the top databases for finding subject journals and articles. The following research databases specialize in subjects covering archaeology.
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Archaeology Journals
Journal Citation Reports (JCR) is widely regarded as the leading subscription-based resource for identifying high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and assessing the impact, influence, and quality of scholarly journals across disciplines, including anthropology. To learn more about JCR and journal impact, go to Journal Databases.
Most Cited Journals
Journal Citation Reports ranks the Journal of Archaeological Science as the most-cited archaeology journal for 2024. To review the complete JCR list of highly cited archaeology journals, go to Journal Citation Reports and choose Categories > Social Sciences, General > Archaeology. Listed below are the 10 most cited archaeology journals for 2024.
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Archaeology News
Archaeology news sources and magazines highlight the emerging research topics and trends, sparking ideas for research questions and assignments. Remember that magazines are written for the general public and lack peer review, while scholarly articles are written by experts and reviewed by other scholars for accuracy and research quality.
Archaeology Methods
The following resources provide in-depth information on various research design concepts, methodologies, and techniques specific to archaeology.
Archaeologists work with NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) to locate and study shipwrecks, submerged cities, and ancient coastlines using the same sonar, satellite mapping, and underwater robotics designed for ocean and climate research. Learn More
Source: NOAA ONMS (Public Domain)