Plantation archaeology

Plantation archaeology is the study of historical sites associated with plantation economies, often from the 17th to 19th centuries. It involves analyzing physical remains such as buildings, tools, artifacts, and landscape features to understand how plantations operated, including aspects like labor practices, agriculture, and social hierarchies. By examining these remnants, archaeologists reconstruct the daily lives of both owners and workers, shedding light on historical economies, cultural exchanges, and the impacts of colonization and slavery. This field helps reveal nuanced stories of the past that are often not documented in written records.