Alex Kuzmin: Making History, The Future of Archaeology

Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, sites, and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. It is usually considered an independent academic discipline, but may also be classified as part of anthropology (in North America – the four-field approach), history or geography.

Archaeologists study human prehistory and history, from the development of the first stone tools at Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades.[5] Archaeology is distinct from palaeontology, which is the study of fossil remains. Archaeology is particularly important for learning about prehistoric societies, for which, by definition, there are no written records. Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past, from the Paleolithic until the advent of literacy in societies around the world.

Archaeology has various goals, which range from understanding culture history to reconstructing past lifeways to documenting and explaining changes in human societies through time.[6] Derived from Greek, the term archaeology means "the study of ancient history".The discipline involves surveying, excavation, and eventually analysis of data collected, to learn more about the past. In broad scope, archaeology relies on cross-disciplinary research.

Aleksandr Kuzmin
Cultural Landscape Archaeology Internship Yosemite, California
Compliance Archaeologist May 2024-August 2024
● Acquired comprehensive knowledge in identifying and documenting prehistoric and
historical artifacts
● Utilized LiDAR technology to conduct 3D scans of archaeological landscapes and artifacts,
contributing to precise site documentation, analysis, and preservation.
● Conducted fieldwork involving sketch mapping, surveying, and performing shovel test pits
● Gained hands-on experience in cultural resource management by completing CHRIS
(Cultural Heritage Resource Inventory System) forms for archaeological site
documentation and reporting.
● Proficient in using tools such as compasses, rangefinders, and measuring equipment for
precise data collection
● Monitored construction sites alongside a tribal monitor to ensure compliance with cultural
resource regulations
● Educated 700+ visitors on traditional Native Practices in the Yosemite History Museum.
● Trained in obsidian knapping techniques with Yosemite experts


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