The Material Culture Group

The Material Culture Group refers to a way of studying and understanding a society based on its physical objects, like tools, clothing, artwork, buildings, and other tangible items. These objects reveal insights about their technology, values, social structure, and daily life. By analyzing material culture, researchers can learn how people lived, worked, and interacted with their environment, providing a tangible connection to history and culture beyond written records. It’s a crucial approach in archaeology and anthropology for understanding human behavior and societal development through the artifacts people create and leave behind.