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What a fitting end to your life’s pursuits. You’re about to become a permanent addition to this archaeological find. Who knows? In a thousand years, even you may be worth something.
Belloq in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
A photographic compendium of the major archeological sites of the United Kingdom. This is a Frames-based site that also provides glossary terms, maps, and short descriptions for each excavation.
A student-built Web site providing extensive information on how archeologists perform their work, exciting finds, and an interactive forum for discussions about archeology and its practioners. Links are provided to other sites of interest to archeology students.
An overview of archeological activities on the Pacific rim, including Australia, Polynesia, and Micronesia. A series of pages on “Unconventional Archeology” invites responses from traditional scientists to non-academic archeological research including New Age and Neopaganistic work.
Provides links to and information regarding archaeology on the Internet. Includes the following subject areas: archeometry, ceramics, educational materials, ethnohistory, ethnoarchaeology, geo-archaeology, and a fabulous list of links to museum Web pages.
A rather dry compendium of Archeological source materials primarily focused on Mediterranean and classical archaeology. Also provides access to all sorts of archaeological links, including articles, journals, projects, exhibits, images, related academics, museums, geographic information, other Internet resources, and more. An excellent resource.
A description of a specific remote sensing project undertaken by Rutgers University in Burgundy, France. Sums up most of the major modern technological techniques for excavating and sensing underground. Very slow to download since the GIS images are very large.
This is an index of Usenet newsgroups and WWW servers sponsored by the Internet Resources for Heritage Conservation, Historic Preservation, and Archeology. Describes what you can find on Web servers dedicated to archaeology. Offers links to historical societies, archaeology sites, museums, architectural preservation sites, gophers, FAQs, and servers.
Presents exhibits from the University of Memphis, TN Institute of Egyptian Art and Archeology online that include mummies and other artifacts. Offers the chance to see the relics of old or take a Web tour of Egypt.
The Maya Research Group (MRP) is dedicated to the preservation of Mayan archeological sites. This Web site provides discussion areas, research papers, and digging opportunities related to Mayan archeology. The Web site also provides a bookstore with secure commercial server where you can purchase books on related subjects.
A gopher site listing an extensive array of Usenet newsgroups on a multitude of topics concerning Archeology. Numerous university archives are listed as well as many of the Web sites described in this section.
Focuses on the archeological exploration of settlements surrounding a Roman fort, called Trimontium, in southern Scotland.
Covers many ongoing excavations and other archaeological projects by the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. Offers links to many different projects.
The Old World Archaeology Newsletter (OWAN) covers the conferences, research, and publications concerning archaeology. Includes editorials and announcements.
Covers the excavations at The Sanctuary of Poseidon at Isthmia (Greece). Examines the work and describes several points of interest in the area.
This is a definitely off-beat Web site dedicated to the description of archeological sites in terms of their sacred geometry. Free Mason theology and pseudo-science articles on the astro-calendric meanings of classic sites are presented along with photographs.
A gorgeous Web site providing descriptions of megalithic sites throughout England, Ireland, and Scotland. Provides recent updates including information about newly discovered sites. Quicktime VR movies of various megaliths are presented as well as statistical and research data about the sites. Pages provided in both Italian and English.