Question

differentiate between literary and archaeological source of information

Answer 1

Archaeological sources are physical historical evidences such as human or animal bones, personal objects, structures and other documented archaeological findings. Whereas literary sources are written documents (contemporary or not to the period being studied and/or related to any other subject not related to history) that describe, narrate or explain various topics (being historical, scientific or cultural).

Answer 2

Archeological sources include inscriptions, numismatics, excavations, art, paintings, etc.

Literary sources include, biographies, accounts of foreign travellers, books on law and government, historical dramas, oral record, etc.


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