Archaeology
School of Humanities and Sciences
Archaeology is the study of the past through its material remains that survive into the present. Archaeology is a discipline that offers direct access to the experiences of a wide range of people in numerous cultures across the globe. Increasingly, archaeology bridges past and present societies through the study of the human heritage and its role in contemporary societies.
What You'll Study
Archaeology is the study of the past through its material remains that survive into the present. Archaeology is a discipline that offers direct access to the experiences of a wide range of people in numerous cultures across the globe. Increasingly, archaeology bridges past and present societies through the study of the human heritage and its role in contemporary societies. Stanford's Archaeology Program provides students with an interdisciplinary approach to the material remains of past societies, drawing in equal parts on the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
The Archaeology curriculum draws on faculty from a wide range of University departments and schools. To complete the requirements for the major, students must take courses from the offerings of the program and from the listings of other University departments. The program culminates in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Archaeology. Students may also minor in Archaeology.
Degrees Offered
- BA
- Minor
- Honors
More Information
Learn more about Archaeology in the Stanford Bulletin
Exploratory Courses
ARCHLGY 1
Introduction to Archaeology (ANTHRO 3)
ARCHLGY 109
Religions of Ancient Eurasia (CLASSICS 165)
ARCHLGY 145
Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea: Maritime Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean (CLASSICS 154)
ARCHLGY 155
ARCHLGY 84
Incas, Spaniards, and Africans: Archaeology of the Kingdom of Peru (ANTHRO 84B)
ARCHLGY 95
Monumental Pasts: Cultural Heritage and Politics (ANTHRO 95C)
Related Links
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