Fundamentals of Archaeology

We are thrilled to launch the one-of-its-kind online course on Archaeology. Designed by Dr. Pramod Joglekar that provides a 360° insight into the fundamentals of Archealogy within a span of 10 lectures (duration – 50/70 minutes).

Course Instructor: Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute

₹1800.00

Fundamentals of Archaeology – Course Overview


Format
Online, self-paced
Lectures
10 expert sessions
Duration
Approx. 12 hours
Certificate
From BORI

Why Archaeology Matters

Archaeology works with evidence that stands firm against speculation. It reveals how humans built, lived, created and believed through the physical traces preserved in landscapes, soils, and stones.

This course provides a scientific lens to decode this evidence. Move beyond memorising dates into understanding how history is reconstructed, corrected and rediscovered.

Archaeology in India

The Indian subcontinent holds one of the richest archaeological records on Earth, extending from prehistoric landscapes to complex urban civilisations.

From Bori in Pune district to Odisha and the Upper Ganga valley — this course places India within a global narrative of human innovation, while spotlighting what makes the subcontinent extraordinary.

What You Will Explore

Beginnings of Humanity in India

Prehistoric sites like Bori and key north-south corridors of migration and adaptation.

Science Under the Soil

Dating techniques, faunal analysis, seeds, pollen, forensic signatures and climate clues.

The Science of Reconstruction

How ceramics, architecture, burials and residues reveal social transformation.

The Indus Valley Civilization

Urban planning, water systems, craft production and new findings from Rakhigarhi.

The Icons of Archaeology

Those who uncovered lost civilisations and shaped this science globally and in India.

Heritage, Ethics & Interpretation

Responsible archaeology and how raw data turns into historical narrative.

Who Should Enroll

  • Students of archaeology, history and anthropology
  • UPSC aspirants seeking evidence-based foundations
  • Museum & heritage enthusiasts
  • Curious minds who value science over speculation

No prior technical background required.

Unearth Humanity's Origins Through Evidence

From the first stone tools to the Indus cities. Your guided journey into archaeology starts here.

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Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Fundamentals of Archaeology

10 Learning Materials

Lecture order

What is archaeology and how it is related to our past?

Video
00:51:00

Stages of Archaeology

Video
01:04:21

Archaeological Sites and Records

Video
01:05:11

Branches or Archaeology - 1

Video
01:00:04

Branches of Archaeology - Part 2

Video
00:42:51

Methods of Finding Sites and Excavation Techniques

Video
01:07:38

Methods of Digging, and Artefacts and Ecofacts

Video
00:56:15

Physical Sciences in Archaeology

Video
01:12:05

Biological Sciences in Archaeology

Video
01:13:53

Pseudo-Archaeology

Video
01:11:03

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