"The Archaeology of New Jersey"

"The Archaeology of New Jersey" explores the region's past through the study of ancient artifacts, sites, and structures left by Native Americans and later settlers. It reveals how people lived, traded, and adapted over thousands of years, from early indigenous cultures to European colonization and modern times. By examining tools, pottery, burials, and settlements, archaeologists uncover stories about migration, environmental change, and cultural development that shaped New Jersey’s history. This field helps us understand the deep human history of the state beyond written records, connecting us to its long-standing heritage.