BA in Archaeology (Columbia College) in New York United States | Columbia University

Archaeology examines the physical evidence of past and present human activity. By analyzing material artifacts, this field intersects with historical narratives, political contexts, and both personal and communal memory, shaping contemporary identities. While interpretations of archaeology have evolved across academic generations, all approaches center on tangible remnants of the past and the scholarly work that gives them meaning while being transformed by them.

Columbia University approaches archaeology as an interdisciplinary pursuit, engaging experts and students across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Faculty members from diverse departments—including Anthropology, Art History and Archaeology, Classics, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Historic Preservation, History, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies—as well as researchers from environmental, gender, and earth science institutes contribute to prehistoric, ancient, and historical archaeological studies.

Fieldwork by Columbia scholars spans global sites from Argentina and Peru to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Madagascar, alongside local projects in New York. Collaborations extend to prominent New York institutions like the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and other cultural organizations where students pursue research and internships.