briefly explain who The Ancient One/Kennewick Man is.

This discussion has multiple parts to it.

First, describe the four kinds of objectives that have guided archaeology over the history of the discipline. How is the most recent approach to archaeology different from earlier approaches?

Second, after watching Other People’s Garbage, explain how historical archeology is different from general archaeology. What does historical archaeology add to our understanding of the past? Use examples from the film in your answer.

Finally, what is something you thought was interesting about any of the materials for this week?

Your post must be written in your own words. Remember to name your sources. If you summarize something from the textbook, you can say, “according to our textbook.” However, if you use quotes from the textbook or any other source, be sure to put them in quotation marks, state where they are from, and include the page number.

Your initial post (2 paragraphs) is due by Thursday at midnight

2.

As discussed in our reading for this week, contemporary archaeology grapples with important questions and tensions regarding ownership of the past.

First, do you think significant findings from the past, such as the Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., ideally belong to everyone, or just to the people who find them?

Second, briefly describe in your own words what NAGPRA is and how it affects archaeologists in the U.S.

Finally, briefly explain who The Ancient One/Kennewick Man is. For you personally, what are the most persuasive points in favor of the scientists? What are the most persuasive points in favor of the Native (First Nations) people involved in the lawsuit? Which side do you lean towards and why?

Your post must be written in your own words. Remember to name your sources. If you summarize something from the textbook, you can say, “according to our textbook.” However, if you use quotes from the textbook or any other source, be sure to put them in quotation marks, state where they are from, and include the page number.

Your initial post (2 paragraphs) is due by Thursday at midnight,