The Archaeology major at Nanjing Normal University is an undergraduate program that trains students in the scientific study of past human societies through their material remains. The curriculum combines interdisciplinary theory with hands-on field and laboratory practice, covering archaeological methods, excavation techniques, artifact analysis, cultural heritage preservation, and ancient history. Students learn to interpret material evidence—from tools and pottery to architectural ruins—and to place discoveries in broader social, cultural, and historical contexts. Courses emphasize archaeological survey and excavation, cultural anthropology, historical geography, and research methodology, supported by practical training in fieldwork, sampling, cataloguing, and analytical technologies. Graduates acquire strong research, analytical, and technical skills, preparing them for careers in archaeological research, cultural resource management, museum work, heritage conservation, and related fields that require a deep understanding of human history through physical remains.

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