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Archaeology, broadly speaking, is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of material culture.
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In other words, archaeologists study everything from ancient pottery to ruins of civilizations to learn about people in the past.
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This can include anything from how they lived, what they ate, what their religious beliefs were, and more.
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It is a fascinating field that can tell us a great deal about our ancestors
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and how we came to be where we are today.
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Some of the most famous archaeological sites include Stonehenge in England, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt and Machu Picchu in Peru.
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These sites are famous because they offer insights into past cultures that are not possible to learn from written records alone.
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Stonehenge is an ancient monument consisting of large stone blocks arranged in a circular pattern.
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It is thought to have been built by the prehistoric people of Britain over 4 ,000 years ago.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza was built around 2500 BC and is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza.
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Machu Picchu is a 15th century Inca site located in modern -day Peru.
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It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America.
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Some of the key methods used by archaeologists include excavation, analysis of material culture and radiocarbon dating.
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Excavation is perhaps the most well -known archaeological method, and it involves digging up sites in order to uncover artifacts and other evidence of past civilizations.
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Analysis of material culture refers to the study of artifacts found during excavations
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in order to learn about the people who created them.
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Radiocarbon dating is a technique that can be used to date organic materials like wood or bone from a site.
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Environmental conditions can affect the survival of material remains since some materials degrade more quickly than others.
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For this reason, it is important for archaeologists to have a good understanding of the local climate
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and environment when excavating a site.
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The earliest archaeologists were known as antiquarians.
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They were interested in collecting artefacts for their own sake, without necessarily trying to learn anything about the people who created them.
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Some famous archaeologists include Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen, and Sir Arthur Evans, who excavated the Palace of Knossos on the island of Crete.
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There are many other well -known and respected archaeologists working all over the world today.
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One of the most influential early archaeologists was Sir Flinders Petrie.
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He was an English Egyptologist who helped to develop many of the techniques still used by archaeologists today, such as excavation and recording.
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He developed a system called typology, which is a way of classifying objects found during an excavation based upon their shape.
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This system is still used by archaeologists today.
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An archaeological excavation is a lot of work.
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First a site must be chosen and its location recorded, then the area to be excavated is carefully marked out and any vegetation or topsoil is removed.
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Once the excavation begins, archaeologists will often use tools such as trowels and brushes to carefully uncover artefacts.
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These artefacts are then placed in bags or boxes and taken back to the lab for further analysis.
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Laboratory testing of artefacts can involve a number of different techniques such as radiocarbon dating, x -ray fluorescence and DNA analysis.
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These tests can help archaeologists to learn about the age, composition and history of the artefacts.
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A common misconception about archaeology is that it is only about finding buried treasure.
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While it is true that archaeologists do sometimes find valuable artefacts during their excavations, this is not the primary focus of their work.
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Archaeologists are more interested in learning about the people who created these artefacts and what their lives were like.
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This misconception has arisen from fictional archaeologists in films and video games like Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider.
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However, these characters are not real archaeologists, because they often break the rules that real archaeologists follow.
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One of the biggest challenges faced by archaeologists is funding.
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Excavations can be expensive and often require years of work in order to yield results.
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For this reason, many archaeological projects are only possible with government or private funding.
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Another challenge faced by archaeologists is that they are often working with fragmentary evidence.
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This means that it can be difficult to piece together a complete picture of past cultures from the artifacts
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that have been found.
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Finally, another challenge faced by archaeologists is the looting of archaeological sites.
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This is when people illegally remove artifacts from a site in order to sell them on the black market.
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Looting can damage a site and make it more difficult for archaeologists to learn about the past.
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Despite the challenges, there are many benefits to archaeology.
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One of the biggest benefits is that it helps us to learn about cultures that no longer exist.
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This can be especially important for understanding how different cultures interacted with each other.
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Archaeology can also help us to preserve historical sites and artefacts.
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Once an artefact has been excavated, it can be put on display in a museum or other public space.
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This helps to raise awareness of the site and its importance.
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Finally, archaeology can be a great way to get people interested in history and culture.
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Thank you.
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Many people who become interested in archaeology through visiting a museum
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or an excavation site later go on to study it more formally.
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There are many reasons why someone might be interested in archaeology.
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For some, it is a way to learn more about their own heritage.
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Others find the idea of studying ancient cultures and civilizations fascinating.
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Still others enjoy the challenge of piecing together clues from the past to solve puzzles about what happened long ago.
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If you think archaeology sounds like something you would like to learn more about, there are a few ways to get started.
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One option is to look for books or articles on the topic.
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The internet is also a great resource for finding information on archaeology.
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You can also visit archaeological sites or museums to see firsthand some of the things that archaeologists have found.
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And of course, you can always take classes on archaeology to learn more about this field in a formal setting.
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Whatever your reason for being interested in archaeology, there are many ways to get involved in this field of study.
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I hope you have enjoyed learning about archaeology.
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If you would like to know more, please visit the History Skills website.
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I look forward to seeing you again soon on our next video.
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Bu dersin kelimeleri ve konuşma notları
Bu konuşma dersi “What is archaeology?” videosuna dayanıyor. En çok tekrarlanan kelimeler: archaeologists, site, archaeology, excavation, learn. Bu videoda gölgeleme çalışması için 71 cümle ve 1101 kelime var. Konuşma bölümü 6:04 sürüyor. Konuşmacı hızlı konuşuyor, dakikada yaklaşık 181 kelime; bu yüzden birbirine bağlanan ve zayıflayan sesler duyacaksınız. Kelimelerin yalnızca %80’i İngilizcede en sık kullanılan 3.000 kelime arasında, bu yüzden kelime dağarcığı zorlayıcı.
Bu videodaki önemli kelimeler
Videodan öğrenmeye değer 15 kelime, telaffuzu ve anlamıyla:
| Kelime | Telaffuz | Anlam |
|---|---|---|
| archaeology isim | /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ | arkeoloji, kazıbilim |
| technique isim | /tɛkˈniːk/ | teknik |
| civilization isim | /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | ekinç, medeniyet |
| carefully zarf | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | dikkatlice, itinayla |
| tomb isim | /tum/ | mezar |
| topic isim | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | mevzu, tema |
| bone isim | /boʊn/ | kemik |
| formal sıfat | /ˈfɔɹməl/ | resmi |
| refer fiil | /ɹɪˈfɜː/ | zikretmek |
| awareness isim | /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/ | bilinç, bilinçlenme |
| solve fiil | /sɒlv/ | çözmek, halletmek |
| organic sıfat | /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ | organsal |
| sake isim | /ˈseɪ̯k/ | gaye, kast |
| discover fiil | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | keşfetmek |
| resource isim | /ɹɪˈzɔːs/ | kaynak |
Duyacağınız deyimsel fiiller
| Kelime | Anlam |
|---|---|
| look forward to fiil | iple çekmek, dört gözle beklemek |
Bu videodaki dil bilgisi
Konuşmacının en çok kullandığı yapılar, videodaki sözcüklerin aynısıyla:
| Yapı | Videoda |
|---|---|
| Edilgen yapı be + fiilin üçüncü hâli — kimin yaptığı değil, ne olduğu önemli | is thought · was built · were known |
| Present perfect have/has + fiilin üçüncü hâli — geçmişte olan ama şimdi de önemli olan bir eylem | has arisen · have been found · has been excavated |
| İlgi cümlecikleri who / which + cümle — bir kişi ya da şey hakkında ek bilgi | people who created · typology, which is · people who become |
Dikkat edilecek telaffuzlar
- “sh” ve “zh” sesleri: civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, composition /ˌkɑm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/, destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/, brush /bɹʌʃ/, treasure /ˈtɹɛʒəɹ/
- Uzun kelimeler — vurguyu doğru yere koyun: archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, civilization /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, necessarily /ˌnɛs.əˈsɛɹ.ə.li/, composition /ˌkɑm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/, laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/
Türkçe konuşanların zorlandığı sesler:
- /w/ — dudaklar yuvarlak, /v/ değil: awareness /əˈwɛɹ.nəs/, antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/
- Kelime başındaki ünsüz kümesi — araya ünlü eklemeyin: brush /bɹʌʃ/, preserve /pɹəˈzɝv/, clue /kluː/, treasure /ˈtɹɛʒəɹ/, broadly /ˈbɹɔːdli/
- /æ/ — “e”den daha açık: organic /ɔːˈɡænɪk/, laboratory /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/, interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/, artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/, fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/
Bu videoyla nasıl çalışılır
- Videonun tamamını konuşmadan bir kez dinleyin ve bilmediğiniz kelimeleri not edin.
- 0,75× hızla başlayın, cümle cümle tekrar edin ve kolaylaşınca normal hıza dönün.
- Kendinizi kaydedin ve orijinaliyle karşılaştırın; archaeology, technique, civilization gibi kelimelere özellikle dikkat edin.
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