The Archaeology of Medieval Europe
Pam Crabtree
Modern medieval archaeology developed in the aftermath of World War II. It began as a hybrid discipline, since archaeologists working later Middle Ages were often trained history and architectural history, while those early period prehistorians. A major challenge for is integration material remains (artifacts features) historical evidence. Archaeology not just handmaiden to history; critical interpretation both written texts can shed new light on so-called Dark Ages. After reviewing development modern archaeology, this article examines number contemporary issues field including study urban development, landscapes settlement patterns, ethnic origins, gender.
History Compass