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Explains what archaeologists do and definitely don't do. From the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

Join a team of archaeologists as they search for Ubar, the lost city of Arabia, and see how they apply the technology of remote sensing to "see" the site without actually excavating it.

Includes a virtual tour of the dig, gallery of artifacts, games and puzzles, and a talking cow.

Web book with interactive graphics outlines the steps involved in making an Egyptian Mummy.

Tells how archaeologists and historians rediscovered a famous nineteenth-century New York neighborhood. Also answers questions such as "What do artifacts tell us about everyday life?"

An online version of the children's magazine on archaeology from the publishers of Archaeology Magazine. Quizzes, fun facts, and contests.

Information on the three bronze age boats found by the River Humber at North Ferriby

Trace Mummy Bear's history to learn about the process of mummification.

ThinkQuest project explains what archaeology is and its methods and techniques. Examples of significant discoveries including Troy, Shiqmim, the Egyptian Pyramids. Glossary.

High school students present the study of archaeology and the study of four civilizations - ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, ancient China, and the American West of the eighteenth century.

Introduces students to the world of archaeology through a virtual visit to Jordan's Khirbet Iskander dig site.

Click on region of the world for list of major archaeological sites with descriptions of each.

Looks at what archaeology is, how they do it, and some famous sites.

Mali, Easter Island, Stonehenge, Chichen Itza, and other ancient civiliations and sacred sites.

Simple look at what archaeology is and how it enhances the study of history. Includes games and projects kids can do at home.

Go on a guided tour of our past, present, and future.

Looks at the history of humans in West Texas from archaeological finds.

Looks at the history of people in North America. Includes photographs and descriptions of prehistoric sites.

Learn about the people who lived in Britain 2000 years ago. From the BBC.

Learn the tasks required of the archeologist and the specific fields of study. Page includes information about how the digging sites are selected and unearthed artificacts are recorded.

Like mud pies? Ever eaten dirt? Think learning about the past is cool? Maybe you have the makings of an archaeologist.

Provides a look at virtual museum exhibits, land of archaelogy, building the temples, also with fun, and games.

Talks about cultures in contact and conflict, new lands and environments, building cities, and archeology of work.

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