This document outlines the syllabus for an introductory class on Indian archaeology. The class is divided into four units that cover: 1) definitions and scope of archaeology as well as its relation to other sciences; 2) methods of archaeological exploration and excavation as well as new trends; 3) chronology and dating methods; 4) the history of archaeology in India and important Indian archaeologists. Students are assigned readings and homework, and guidelines are provided for participating in the online class discussions and lectures.

1. An Introductory class on the Syllabus
VC-01
History and Elements of Indian Archaeology
BA Ist Sem.
Vocational Course- Archaeology and Museology
Sachin Kr. Tiwary

2. Unit I : Introduction to Archaeology
1. Definition, nature and scope
2. Archaeology, its relation with other
sciences (Social and Natural.)
3. Archaeology as a source of ancient
history

3. Unit II : Methods of Data Retrieval
and New trends in Archaeology
4. Methods of explorations.
5. Methods of excavations (Vertical,
Horizontal and Quadrangular)
6. Marine Archaeology and New
Archaeology

4. Unit III : Chronology and Dating Methods
7. Stratigraphy
8. Relative Chronology and
Absolute methods of dating

5. Unit IV : History of Archaeology & Archaeologists in India
9. Growth of Archaeology in India
10. Sir Alexander Cunningham
11. Sir John Marshall
12. Sir Mortimer Wheeler
13. Amalanand Ghosh
14. H. D. Sankalia
15. S. R. Rao

6. • What is Archaeology ?,
• What is use of Archaeological
Study ?,
• Discuss any new excavated
site which cover an
international coverage in
India.
• Watch this Educational Video-
https://www.youtube.com/w
atch?v=r1jHHgtadf0
Home Work:

7. https://epustakalay.com Understanding Archaeology By Prof. K. Rajan

8. ?
What to Do
and
What not to
Do in the
Online Class
• 1. Class Attendance (for 10 numbers out of 30)
• 2. Disturbance in the class (Unmute Mic and Video).
• 3. Questions should be in Chat Box
• 4. Joining of the class
• 5. Cross Questioning to anyone in the class except
teacher.
• 6. Blaming to anyone, Contemporary Political,
Religious Issues.
• 7. Asking the questions out of the papers or subject.
• 8. Joining online class time.

9. Any Question ?