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Archeology and Paleontology are frequently associated with each other
but are two different fields of science. Archeology is a branch of
anthropology, a broad study of all aspects of humanity, while
paleontology is a branch of biology (life studies). The two sciences are
further distinguished as follows -
- Archeology
(or archaeology) - a science that deals with human evolution, past
cultures and lifestyles by the recovery and examination of human remains
and artifacts such as graves, buildings, tools, and pottery.
Closely linked to archeology is social anthropology, the study of human
culture and society with a tendency to restrict this study to recent and
living cultures with reference to ancient cultures as studied by
archaeologists.
Physical anthropology or bioanthropology is the study of the anatomy and
evolution of humans and our ancestors using biology, anthropology,
archaeology, zoology and palaeontology.
Go to: Archeology
Where the two sciences overlap is in the sub-field of anthropological
paleontology (or paleontological anthropology), which is the excavation
of specifically human remains (and those associated plants and animals,
such as hunted or domesticated) in order to determine their health,
evolutionary history, and other physical features.
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