why do archaeologists study the ruins of ancient cities
2006-09-14 13:59:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
because they want to find out about the past
2006-09-14 14:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to learn about how people who once lived in those ancient cities lived. archaeologists are particularly interested in finding out how advanced the civilization was in art, architechture, writing, design, and social customs.
2006-09-14 14:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by miss advice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we are driven to know all that is hidden, whether it is in the future or the past. By unearthing and learning about our past we are better able to understand our present and plan for the future. There is an old saying, "one who does not learn from the mistakes of the past is doomed to repeat them in the future." Or words to that effect.
2006-09-14 14:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Tom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To study stuff about the past
2006-09-14 14:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they study ancient cities so they knnnow how civilizations started and spread to our generation
2006-09-14 14:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to find out stuff from the past. Basic question, Basic Answer
2006-09-14 14:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by JtoJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
man Social studies is a good work that is my favorite subject
2006-09-14 14:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by kittykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To understand the cultures of societies from long ago.
2006-09-14 14:06:42 · answer #8 · answered by Doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to have a better view on how humans lived before modern technology and stuff like that
2006-09-14 14:01:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
so they know how ppl used to build their buildings and what materials did they use and if there is any kind of writings in the walls
2006-09-14 14:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Juan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋