Elements of Archaeology, Epigraphy & Numismatics

Paper Code: 
MUS 251
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00

Aims and Scope of Archaeology, Relation between Archaeology and museums.

Basic theories and method of archaeology, Dating and Chronology in Archaeology.

 

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

 

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

Preparation and Preservation of Records

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

 

Aims and scope of Numismatics, Relation between Numismatics and Museums.

Technology, Weight Standards, metals and Classifications of coins.

 

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