New World Archaeology

New World Archaeology focuses on the study of human history and prehistory in the Americas, from the earliest settlements of Indigenous peoples to complex societies before European contact. It employs scientific methods like excavation, dating techniques, and artifact analysis to understand how people adapted to diverse environments across North, Central, and South America. This branch of archaeology explores topics such as ancient farming, mound-building, trade networks, and social organization, helping us learn about the cultures that thrived long before written records. Its goal is to reconstruct the rich and varied histories of Indigenous civilizations across the Western Hemisphere.