Archaeology papers

Discusses the black figure of the goddess Athena known as the Panathaenaic Amphora (375-70 B.C.).

Examining the story of Noah's Ark from an archaeological perspective.

Examines ways in which Ancient Egyptian gods were believed to have communicated with the population.

Examines the emergence of spirituality in the apostolic period of Christianity.

Examines elements of magic and religion in Ancient Egyptian culture.

Examines the history of the discovery and current issues surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Description and comparison of the religions of ancient Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia.

An examination on how the figure "zero" evolved during the Babylonian times.

This paper examines the burial rituals of ancient Egypt, especially the processes of embalming and mummification.

Traces the development of civilizations from Mesopotamia and Egypt and the influence of the Hebrews on their societies, as seen in historical ancient documents.

An examination of the life of Kleisthenes, known as the true father of democracy in ancient Athens

This paper looks at what has become the accepted list of the "Seven Wonders of the World", highlighting each one for its outstanding characteristics.

This paper suggests that further exploitation and increased specific data bring to light new patterns in the biogeographic model for the arid region of Australia.

This paper compares the frequency and severity of war in pre-state and state societies.

This paper looks in detail at the physical landscape of Virginia and how it has changed due to human cultural activity.

This paper looks at a piece of sculpture dating from the Egyptian reign of Amenhotep III created by an unknown sculptor.

Focuses on the Amarna Letters.

An examination of archaeological discoveries of female figures representing cult fertility objects and ancient goddesses.

An in-depth description of the archaelological site of Chicheiza.

A discussion of the importance of this Mayan architectural site in Mexico.

A discussion of the volcanic Mount St. Helen's, its history, eruption process and aftermath.

An introduction to the history and methods of the various types of radio carbon dating.

A discussion on an inscribed stone slab (stele) which depicts several images and texts, found in the Boston Museum of Fine Art.

An examination of the architecture of the Maya and their great contribution to world architecture.

A look at the artistic influence of ancient Roman inhabitants, the Etruscans.

A discussion of Greek archaeological sites and the problem of theft of artifacts.

An introduction to the art and culture of ancient Mesopotamia.

A description of the famous scarabs and a discussion of the significance of scarabs to ancient religion and culture.

An overview of the history and uses of reliquaries, or relics of religious importance to Christianity.

This essay investigates how the natural materials and technologies available at the time influenced the development of Egyptian art.

This paper explores the history of Troy and its inhabitants considered mythological until the nineteenth century.

This paper examines the social science methodology of Foucault: Techniques and theories used to analyze social structure, philosophy of differences, archeology and genealogy, social forms and power relationships.

This paper discusses the Israelite conquest of Canaan: Historical, Biblical, military, cultural and archaeological aspects of the 14th Century B.C. conquest and its significance.

A look at the evolution of styles, themes, rock paintings, materials and techniques.

An examination of the ancient Egyptian cross symbolizing the creative energies of the male and female in context of the history of Egyptian art and heiroglyphic symbology.

Describes & compares appearance, nature, & importance of the Babylonian STELE WITH LAW CODE OF HAMMURABI, & Greek GRAVE STELE OF HEGESO. Also provides historical overview civilizations from which the steles emerged.

Compares structures, functions, settings, sophistication, materials, size, interiors, decorations & heiroglyphs, religious significance and rituals.

A look at the background, characteristics, purpose, prehistoric human bones, benefits and findings.

A look at the derivation, use, materials, design, function and techniques of stamp seals.

Examines history & development of Homo Sapiens. Discusses Neanderthals, physical changes, Noah's Ark theory, DNA and gene flow.

This paper discusses Paleolithic Art, the insights it offers of the earliest cultures, and emphasizes the painting, drawing and sculpture.

This paper discusses the process of carbon 14 dating, its accuracy and usefulness.

A discussion of the evolution of the Ancient Greek Amphitheatre.

This paper discusses the purpose, structure and design of the ancient pyramids.

A review of the Kroisos, one of the earliest figurative sculptures of the archaic Greek period.

A discussion of the similarities between Neanderthal man and humans today.

This paper describes the afterlife rituals and the perceptions during life as to what the afterlife will be for Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece.

Where, and by whom were the Dead Sea Scrolls written.

This paper discusses the discoveries at the Mayan village of Copan and what researchers have learned about ancient Mayan life.

An analysis of the Egyptian view of death, through funerary art.

A description of an archaeological find called the Rabbit-Woman Village.

The uses of x-rays in medico-legal contexts. Includes physical abuse, examples, neuroimaging, interpretation, identifying human remains and archaeology.

Their historical background, discovery, controversies and significance for Judaism and Christianity.

An examination of archaeological evidence associated with the story of Noah's Ark in Genesis, in context of story as myth or fact.

An examination and comparison of cultural functions, styles, themes and subjects, historical significance, depiction of social realities and views on religion and death.

Examines the life, career, major works and contributions of this 20th Century German Christian archaeologist.

Examines creation, history, geography, sociopolitical and economic factors, land use, design and urbanism theories related to this royal city built in the mid-14th Century B.C.

Examines subjects, cultural and historical contexts, artistic and religious significance of reliefs, rock art and temples, in the years 3500-1300 B.C.

Archaeological analysis of religious, symbolic & sociocultural significance of pyramids & funeral rituals for Old Kingdom Egypt, 2658 B.C. to 2135 B.C.

Origins & evolution of ancient Near Eastern civilization, focusing on the impact of war. Looks at the agriculture, population, sociopolitical structure and culture.

Examines archeological evidence of pre-Incan cultures' beliefs & behavior related to death, social status, body preparation & orientation and religion.

Architectural history of ancient ruined city of Roman North Africa.

An archeological analysis of the cross-cultural influences of peoples crossing between Siberia and Alaska over land or sea. Discusses evidence, theories and examples.

Religious, symbolic & sociocultural role of pyramids & rituals in pharaohs' attempt to live beyond death in Old Kingdom, 2658 B.C.-2135 B.C.

Impact of hunting by early humans (early Pleistocene) & environmental changes on megafauna population.

Examines archaeological finds at the site in Israel. Historical background of the seige; problems of authenticity; role of politics.

Discusses new findings & studies which indicate species closer to modern man than previously thought.

Analysis of fossil records & new investigative technologies with differing findings on evolutionary development of horses.

Role of kingship; divinity of Pharaohs; political aspects.

A paper which studies the influences of ancient Roman architecture on modern architectural designs.

An examination of this famous Ancient Egyptian artpiece.

An examination and comparison of two ancient works of art.

An examination of "The Cult of the Dead in Judah: Interpreting the Material Remains" by Elizabeth M. Bloch-Smith which claims that an ancient cult of the dead existed during biblical times.

A detailed description of the findings in the Shrines of Tutankhamen by archaeologists in 1922.

This is a paper that explains what the function of the figurines from the ice age were, and who made them.

A insight into the role of potassium argon dating within the field of archaeology.

A study of the ancient Egyptian poem, "The Great Hymn" by Akhenaten.

A paper which discusses the burial practices of ancient Egyptians.

A paper which explains research findings at the archaeological site of the city of Ur.

A comparison of Egyptian, Greek and Roman culture through sculpture.

This paper looks at different aspects of Egyptian Art.

A paper which studies sex, fertility and gynaecology in ancient Egypt.

An analysis of health care systems, medicine and civil medical liability in Ancient Mesopotamia.

A discussion of new isotopic evidence along with other new data which is leading the way in painting a new picture of the Neanderthal man and his subsistence patterns.

An examination of the findings of early American archaeologists.

This paper investigates the history of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

This paper examines the Aegean Bronze Age in respect to literacy and society.

This essay looks at the relationship between archaeology and forensic crime scene investigations.

This paper looks at literacy in the Aegean Bronze age by studying their scripts and drawings.

This paper is a transcript of an audio recording of Wells' fiction to fantastic reality.

A look at the legend of Stonehenge.

This paper looks at the history of the Mayan culture.

This paper is an historical and archaeological evaluation of the reign of Ramesses I.

This paper discusses four major methods of archaeological dating: stratigraphy, dendrochronology, obsidian hydration dating, and radiocarbon dating.

This paper describes various scientific means of examining archeological artifacts.

This paper looks at the movement towards a post-modern construction of landscape, feminism and capitalist research in archaeology.

This paper examines the historical realities and significance of cannibalism and cannibalistic peoples.

This paper looks at how the zoo archaeology of the site has been used to determine seasonality, diet, etc.

An interesting look at the development of systems of writing starting with the Sumerian people.

A history of Meso-America, with an in-depth study of the Toltecs.