How humans organized themselves in the past

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  Archaeology is important for modern society to understand the past. Archaeology allows us to study and understand the history of human civilizations that are not well-documented in written records. It also allows students to engage directly with artifacts, sites, and the material remains of past societies, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and their contributions to human history.

    The problem is, how can the education system be enhanced by integrating important archaeological discoveries? Subjects such as social studies, geography, history, and anthropology are well associated with archaeology. Educators could use existing artifacts, or research reports, in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the past as well as its relevance to the future.

    Archaeology discoveries are often associated with certain cultures. For example, Deep Skull and Cave Painting in Niah Caves, Miri. That heritage from prehistoric humans allows us to further interpret and understand a particular culture. Not to mention, the discoveries of Deep Skull and Cave Painting provide cultural diversity and inclusion in Malaysia. Those discoveries highlight the contribution of marginalized and indigenous communities. By understanding and interpreting those historical artifacts, archaeology inclusivity promotes cultural understanding and eliminates cultural biases.

    In Malaysia, one of the most significant archaeological sites belongs to Niah National Park. As mentioned above, Niah National Park had over a thousand years of history. Consisting of various artifacts and living animals. Studying history will allow us to understand how humans organize themselves in the past. Take Niah Caves as an example, Deep Skull was found in the Great Caves in Niah National Park. The excavation found that there were animal teeth, stones, and tools buried alongside the skull. These findings have helped archaeologists understand the cultural practices and lifestyle of the prehistoric humans who inhabited the caves throughout the time. Archaeologists can make assumptions about their social structure.

    Meantime, society can gain much more by studying the past including the political system, cultural practices and belief systems, and settlement. Studying ancient society in Borneo, it allows us to understand how prehistoric human organizes themselves into clans, tribes, or empires. Furthermore, the studies of history allow us to understand deeper regarding how modern humans organized themselves in an urban environment.

Must read: https://theconversation.com/we-found-evidence-of-early-humans-in-the-jungles-of-borneo-87336

    Archaeology is a very complex study that involves human and human societies mainly the history of certain cultures. The artifacts that have been discovered can use as a teaching tool for future use. Regardless of educators or researchers, artifacts that have been discovered can expand the existing knowledge. For instance, Artifact discoveries add to our understanding of the past and expand our knowledge base. Each new artifact provides unique insights into past cultures, technologies, and practices.

    Those pottery, flowerpot, or human skulls, provides valuable information about their associations, spatial relationships, and the site's overall function. Future researchers can use this contextual understanding to reconstruct past activities, social structures, and cultural practices. The human skull that has been discovered in Niah Caves shows that there were ancient human societies in Miri City. By looking at this framework, future research can begin based on this assumption. For any studies that are related to Southeast Asia, the Deep Skull could provide a deeper explanation of human DNA. This is perhaps the most accurate genetic study information that can be found in the world. 

Conclusion

Archaeology holds all the keys to understanding who we are and where we come from. -Sarah Parcak

    It is crucial to understand that even though artifacts provide valuable evidence from the past, the explanation and the assumptions that has been made requires meticulous analysis. Hence, by incorporating different sources of evidence, researchers can develop a more comprehensive understanding of historical events and phenomena.