Archaeology at Montpelier

What is the primary focus of archaeology as a discipline?

• Studying ancient texts

• Exploring outer space

• Understanding the past through artifacts

• Analyzing modern technology

Which technique is NOT mentioned as a method for locating archaeological sites?

• Historical documentary research

• Shovel test pit survey

• Metal detecting

• Satellite imaging

What might a large concentration of nails at a site indicate?

• Area used for farming

• Location of a building

• Site of a battle

• Presence of a water source

During the third phase of archaeology, what is one of the main activities performed?

• In-depth research and analysis

• Planting trees

• Building new structures

• Conducting interviews with locals

How do archaeologists sometimes reconstruct sites after phase three excavations?

• By creating new artifacts

• Through physical reconstruction on property

• By erasing all traces of the site

• By using virtual reality