Anthropology is the study of humanity, from human biology and evolution to the features of society and culture that distinguish humans from other animal species. Archaeology is often practiced as a subfield of anthropology, especially in North America. Archaeology is a historical science that reconstructs, interprets, and explains past human societies by analyzing material remains, such as architecture, art, and artifacts. This approach enables a comprehensive understanding of both nonliterate and literate societies, offering insights into long-term sociocultural structures and sociohistorical changes.
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