Controversies in Archaeology

It seems like many of the stories that make it into the press are the controversies that surround new findings. Unfortunately, many of these stories have incorrect or misleading information. Here's the real lowdown on the various archaeological reports you may have heard about.

Archaeology is (or is not) a Science Because...
Is archaeology truly a science? What do you think?

Bad Archaeology: leave your common sense behind!
Bad Archaeology has a number of articles on controversial, confused, extraterrestrial and other archaeologies run amok, written by archaeologists Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews and James Doeser.

Uncommon Ground
The real gulf in understanding between the cultural resource professional and the public exists in the definition of what is "worth saving" as used by preservation professionals and misunderstood by members of the public.

Top Five Reasons Archaeology is Not a Science

Archaeologists have long wondered whether archaeology is a science or not; most seem to have their doubts. Here's a list of the top five reasons archaeologists give for why archaeology is not a science.

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