Archaeology was the study of ancient cultures through the analysis of old cultures and their artifacts. It was a broad science that drew upon anthropology and geology, and included xenoarchaeology and bioarchaeology.

Jedi archaeologists were a type of Jedi historian that worked in the field. Jocasta Nu was a xenoarchaeologist before being employed as a librarian in the Jedi Archives. Other Jedi archaeologists include Corask Slen'da, Tyneir Renz, and Nu's apprentice, Jerec. Some Sith similarly specialized in archaeology, like Veren Gal. Amateur archaeologists operating for personal gain were typically called treasure hunters. Suz Tanwa^[1] and Aach Een^[2] were notable treasure hunters. Also, both the Obroan Institute for Archaeology and the University of Agamar had archaeology programs.

An Archeological museum was located on the planet Kinzor^[3].

XenoarchaeologyEdit

Xenoarchaeology was the study of vanished off-world or alien cultures through the scientific analysis of the artifacts left behind.^[4]

Known xenoarchaeologists included the Rodian Suz Tanwa^[5], the Brizzit Tzizvvt^[6], the Sullustan Blibbie^[7] and the Human doctors Anki Pace^[8], Fasha Dansun^[9], Angrail Ryhl^[10], Henrietya Antilles, Garv Debble and Milanda Vorgan. Dr. Shilaea Motacc, an experienced amateur in archaeology, was a professional of different sciences.^[7] The Kallidahin were considered xenoarchaeologists, though they only researched their own possible ancestors, the Eellayin. Xenoarchaeology was closely related to the similar science of Xenosociology.

The worlds of the Gree Enclave were especially attractive to xenoarchaeologists as they contained exotic artifacts and advanced technology since lost to the wider Galaxy.^[11]

BioarchaeologyEdit

Bioarchaeology was a less prominent branch of archaeology than xenoarchaeology, and dealt with the specific study of excavated bone remains.

Josala Krenn was one notable bioarchaeologist.^[12]

Behind the scenesEdit

A xenoarchaeologist was one of the templates in Heroes & Rogues, a sourcebook for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. Archaeology is also one of the class skills a player can have in the MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic.

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• Archaeology on Wikipedia

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