Archaeological sources are physical remains or ruins of things used or constructed structures in the past that can provide information about the time period in which they were found. These sources are important for learning about prehistoric societies, for which there are no written records. Archaeological sources can be obtained through excavation, which is the scientific process involved in digging the Earth to obtain ancient remains or fossils of our ancestors. Some examples of archaeological sources include:

• Artifacts: These are portable remains that people created, modified, or used, such as tools, clothing, and decorations.

• Architecture: This refers to the physical structures that people built, such as buildings, walls, and roads.

• Biofacts or ecofacts: These are organic remains, such as bones, shells, and seeds, that can provide information about the environment and the living organisms that inhabited it.

• Sites: These are places where people lived, worked, or carried out activities, such as campsites, villages, and burial grounds.

• Cultural landscapes: These are the physical features of the environment that have been modified by human activity, such as terraced fields, irrigation systems, and roads.

Archaeological sources are important for constructing or reconstructing the history of a region. They can provide information about the daily lives of people, how they were governed, how they interacted with each other, and what they believed and valued. Archaeologists use artifacts and features to learn how people lived in specific times and places. The working methods of archaeologists are also important for the overall picture of artifacts and subsequent documentation.