Ancient History: Exploring the Past Through Archaeology and Written Records

Archaeology: This involves the study of material remains of past cultures, such as buildings, artifacts, and other objects, in order to gain insights into their way of life, beliefs, and practices.

Written records: This involves the study of ancient texts, such as inscriptions, manuscripts, and other documents, to gain insights into the political, social, and cultural history of a particular civilization or society. Examples of written records include the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt, the cuneiform tablets of ancient Mesopotamia, and the classical texts of ancient Greece and Rome.