Architecture | Archaeology

Abstract

Archaeology is known as the study of human cultures through the recovery, documentation and analysis of material remains and environmental data including architecture, artifacts, biofacts, human remains, and landscapes. Through an examination of an archaeological site one can begin to see into the historical importance of a specific site. Throughout architectural history the site of the program has been one of the leading factors for many decisions. But, in recent times with the modern technological advances, the site has not always been a key factor, many architectural works are purely manufacturing. There is no thought about how the building will affect the surrounding area, within time. Through the research and study of archeology one can try to understand how the human condition, in the past, provided for the human condition of today and possibly the future. Along with the human condition archeology leads to help people look into the historical past of a place. By taking the ruins of a specific historical site and giving someone the experience of walking through the site one may begin to realize how the past has influenced the future. Why did these things happen? Was there something that could have been done to stop these atrocities? What is the best and worst thing that can be taken from this situation? Through an investigation into how an area of ruins of the past can be seen through modern materials and technologies one can begin to gain a better knowledge into the future that is before them.