Fluvial archaeology

Fluvial archaeology is the study of human history and activity through artifacts and features found in river and stream environments. It involves examining how ancient peoples interacted with waterways—such as building settlements, trade routes, or harvesting resources—by investigating artifacts like tools, pottery, or remnants of structures submerged or buried in river deposits. This field helps us understand how rivers shaped past societies, their economies, and cultural practices. Researchers use specialized techniques to recover and analyze these objects, providing insights into historical events and environmental changes associated with fluvial systems.