Archaeology
Introduction:
Each and every ancient civilization had their own
history which were not recorded in those days. With the passage of time,
evidences has been uncovered now and again through archeological studies.
Archeology is the main method available for learning about the history of such
civilizations. It can unveil a rich store of information about the beliefs,
social structure, economic organization and environmental effects of past
societies. The word archeology is derived from two Greek words 'archaios' which
means ancient things and 'logos' which means theory of science. Archaeology was
first put to use by the Romans in the eighteenth century but it was given more
accuracy by Heinrich Schliemann who brought to light the origins of Greek
civilization.
Archaeology is a rewarding and challenging career
opportunity for those who have an analytical bend of mind and a keen desire to
know about the past. It can give awareness about the heritage and tradition of
a country or a culture. It is the scientific and systematic study of past and
human cultures through the recovery, analysis and documentation of material
remains and environmental data, like architecture, artifacts, features,
landscapes and biofacts. It is the field of conservation and protection of
architectural relics, old monuments, inscriptions etc. In fact,
Archaeology is the science that helps to build up a picture of the past.
Eligibility & Course Areas:
Ø Archaeology is a
career for those who have an acute interest and training in culture and
history. It is preferable for candidates to have a background of ancient
history and culture. The basic eligibility criteria for Bachelor course in
History/ Archaeology (i.e B.A level) of three-year duration, is 10+2 or
equivalent. After graduation one can opt for a Post graduate Diploma or Degree
course in Archaeology.
Ø Graduates in
History in any stream with an aggregate of 55% marks can apply for Diploma,
Postgraduate Diploma or Post graduation (MA/ M.Sc.) in different fields of
Archaeology. Duration of these courses may vary from 1 year to 2 years.
Admission to the two year Post Graduate Diploma course at the Institute of
Archaeology, the academic wing of the Archeological Survey of India in New
Delhi, is on the basis of a written exam and an interview.
Ø At a higher
level, those interested in conducting research on the various branches of
Archaeology can do Ph. D. But before applying for research fellowship, they
must have completed their post graduation.
Job Prospects
& Career Options:
The task of Archaeologists is to study
architectural relics or monuments or whatever it may be, to identify the period
to which they belong which may later become historical evidence. They examine
the relevance of any evidence, which may range from ruins of large cities to
stone flakes and thus trace the stages of development of civilizations. They
analyze the data and write reports on their findings.
Artifacts, features and ecofacts are the three
basic kinds of archeological evidence that are useful to the Archaeologists.
Artifacts are objects like pots, beads, copper plates etc. made by people,
which can be moved without altering their appearance. Study of artifacts often
requires the knowledge of other languages like Urdu, Sanskrit and Persian as
they may contain inscriptions.
Remuneration:
The pay scale for an Archaeologist depends on their
education, level of skill and who they work for. Since the nature of job
prospects is very diverse, the salary can vary tremendously. The basic pay
scale of an Assistant Archaeologist employed with the Archaeological Survey of
India is between Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 15,000 including other allowances. The
promotion is based upon the performance. The salary scale of the Director
General varies between Rs.25,000 and 30,000. The minimum pay scale of
Archaeologists working in colleges and universities is around 16,000 to
20,000/- per month. A doctoral degree in this field entitles one to reach
higher pay scale and it is a must for a rise in this career.
The initial pay scale in private firms can be much
higher when compared to the government sector. The remuneration with time and
experience expands to the advantage of Archaeologists.
Courses:
» Advance Diploma in
Archaeology and Museology
» B.A. Indian
History, Culture and Archaeology (IHC)
» B.A. Museology and
Archaeology
» M.A. Ancient
Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
» M.A. Archaeology
» M.Phil. Ancient
Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
» Master in
Archaeology and Heritage Management
» Ph.D. Ancient
Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
» Ph.D. Archaeology
» Post Graduate
Diploma in Archaeology
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