Elements of Archaeology, Epigraphy & Numismatics

Paper Code: 
201
Unit I: 

Aims and Scope of Archaeology, Relation between Archaeology and museums. Basic theories and method of archaeology, Dating and Chronology in Archaeology.

Unit II: 

Typology, Technique, Raw material – Stone age tools, potteries and miscellaneous objects.

Unit III: 

Aim and SAcope of Epigraphy, Relation between Epigraphy and Museum.

Preparation and Preservation of Records.

Unit IV: 

Types of Records, Material used for writing or engraving, Acquaintance with basic forms of ancient scripts.

Unit V: 

Aims and scope of Numismatics, Relation between Numismatics and Museums.
Technology, Weight Standards, metals and Classifications of coins.

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