Navigating Coastal Settlement Patterns in Archaeology

This exam reviews principles of coastal settlement archaeology and the various factors influencing human habitation near marine environments. Students will elucidate the dynamics of ancient coastal societies.

Coastal settlements provide vital insights into subsistence strategies, trade networks, and cultural exchange influenced by proximity to water. Understanding settlement patterns aids in reconstructing the socio-economic framework of ancient maritime civilizations.

Students will be evaluated on their ability to verbally convey the significance of specific archaeological findings, as well as their understanding of analytic techniques employed in coastal archaeological investigations.

Additional emphasis will be placed on the integration of environmental data and how it contributes to our understanding of changing settlement patterns over time.