The Archaeological Process

The Archaeological Process This assessment deals with Module 3: The Archaeological Process. It is intended to engage you with the archaeological process using a well-documented case study. Take a look at the essay title below and then watch the two videos and read the article. You should pause the video and take notes as you are watching. What techniques do the archaeologists use? What is the sequence of work? How do the archaeologists make decisions? ESSAY Question : Critically assess the aims, methods and results of the archaeological investigations You are allowed to use only these references followed. at Turkdean Roman Villa, Gloucestershire. Turkdean Roman Villa (Time Team S05 E04) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoTOi9JHryQ Turkdean Revisited (Time Team S06 E09) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbZO2qarTz8 Holbrook, N. 2004. Turkdean Roman Villa, Gloucestershire: Archaeological Investigations 1997-1998. Britannia 35: 39-76. http://www.cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/content/uploads/2011/07/Turkdean.pdf Your essay should be at least 1,500 words. That’s roughly three pages of single-spaced 12 pt Times New Roman. Your essay should include an introduction and conclusion. Use paragraphs to help you structure your argument. You will also need to add a bibliography and use the Harvard system of referencing, e.g. (Smith, 2012: 34). Do not forget to give page numbers! As always, come and see me if you don’t understand anything