ACHAH288
The contribution of new scientific methodologies, including DNA analysis, radio-carbon dating, dendrochronology, thermoluminescence, proton magnetometer, and x-rays
ACHAH288 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH331
The nature of Thucydides’ text and techniques, including his research methods, his use of speeches, and the extent to which he can be regarded as a ‘scientific historian’
ACHAH331 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH370
The difficulties involved in the protection and management of Pompeii and Herculaneum, including exposure to the elements, impact of tourism, the arguments for and against carrying out further excavation at these sites, and the concern about the scientific …
ACHAH370 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH273
The nature of the Theban excavations and the use of scientific methods, and the contributions of significant archaeologists and institutions, for example Flinders Petrie, the French-Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak, the New York …
ACHAH273 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH369
The major archaeological excavations that took place at each site during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, with a particular focus on the purposes of the archaeological excavations (for example treasure hunting and scientific investigation) and the methods …
ACHAH369 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum