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Anthropological archaeologists examine humanity's history by analyzing physical artifacts, with a particular focus on uncovering social developments across different eras and global regions. These scholars not only piece together details of specific ancient communities but also place their findings within a wider comparative framework to enhance our collective knowledge of human civilization. The undergraduate program in anthropological archaeology provides strong foundational training in both theory and methodology, while leveraging the department's specialization in American archaeology, particularly Native New England cultures, the Southwestern U.S., and Mayan civilization. Most archaeologists working in field research and laboratory analysis throughout the Americas, as well as those employed in the U.S., receive their professional education through anthropology programs.