Different development phases of Ethno-archaeology around the world

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Head of organic lab, the Grand Egyptian museum and PhD candidate in Heritage and museum studies doctoral program DHMS, faculty of tourism and hotel management, Helwan University

2 Professor at faculty of tourism and hotel management,Helwan University

3 Professor vice dean for graduate studies and research faculty of antiquities, Ain Shams university.

Abstract

Ethno-archaeology is the study of the present to reveal facts of the past. 
Observation of the living societies and behavior can explain 
archaeological records as it provides an archaeological engagement with 
the living communities. Ethno-archaeology can include approach of 
archaeology and anthropology to understand the past and present cultures. 
It aims to better understanding of ancient founds and systems. Therefore,
it's known also as "Archaeology of the present" or "action archaeology".
By previous actions, Ethno-archaeology creates a live link between 
human and their heritage. Ethno archaeology can be precisely described as 
a strategic research that includes several processes to reveal the relation 
between materials and cultures in both forms: existing form and 
archaeological record and make use of such understanding in supporting 
archaeological theories and enhance interpretation.

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International Journal of Advanced Studies in World Archaeology
Volume 5, Issue 2
December 2022
Pages 376-391

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