The BA in Archaeology at the University of Virginia provides a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to studying past human societies through their material remains. Students engage with archaeological theory, excavation methods, laboratory analysis, and cultural interpretation. With coursework drawn from anthropology, classics, art history, and environmental studies, the program allows students to explore diverse civilizations from ancient Greece to pre-Columbian America. Fieldwork is strongly emphasized, with opportunities to participate in digs both domestically and abroad. Graduates emerge with critical thinking skills and a nuanced understanding of cultural heritage, useful for careers in academia, museum curation, heritage conservation, and beyond.
Conducting a stratigraphic analysis of colonial artifacts in Virginia excavation sites
3D digital reconstruction of a Roman villa based on surviving mosaics and artifacts
Carbon dating and isotope analysis of bone remains in prehistoric burial grounds
Comparative study of burial rituals across Neolithic cultures using grave goods
Field excavation and cataloging of Native American artifacts in the Appalachian region
GIS mapping of trade routes used by Bronze Age societies in the Mediterranean
Reconstructing daily life in ancient Mesopotamia through cuneiform tablet analysis
Underwater archaeology: Examining shipwrecks from the 18th-century Atlantic slave trade
Material culture analysis of gender roles in early Iron Age settlements
Building a digital museum exhibit of UVA's on-site archaeological collections
Soil chemistry studies to detect ancient agricultural practices in Mesoamerica
Zooarchaeological project analyzing domestication patterns in early farming communities
Remote sensing and drone imaging to identify buried structures in desert regions
Study of cultural shifts during the transition from hunter-gatherers to agrarian society
Experimental archaeology: Recreating ancient pottery firing techniques
Sourcing obsidian artifacts through geochemical analysis to track prehistoric trade
Photogrammetry for documenting fragile artifacts and features in situ
Exploring colonial impacts through archaeological residues in plantation sites
Archaeobotanical study of food remains in medieval European kitchens
Archival integration of excavation notes for public access and scholarly use
Excavate the human past through fieldwork and cultural inquiry in UVA’s Archaeology program.
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