Question

What is the significance of human material remains and artefactual evidence in interpreting cultural and social processes?

Answer 1

The social significance of archaeological remains and evidence of our past are as follows:

• The discoveries of the past tell us about our traditions, customs, and beliefs that have followed through the centuries. Our religious and social beliefs have been passed on to us by our ancestors. They make us aware of our roots.

• The study of the evolution of civilizations gives us an idea of our social structures and formations. The hierarchical system found in the past societies is reflected in the present as well.

• The artifactual evidence helps us in understanding our progress on this earth. By studying the artifacts, we can understand how things evolved and why present things are the way they are.