On Site Analysis
Order Description
Your onsite analysis will be about the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. Also here is the musuem website https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/archaeology/?id=39220
I strongly recommend taking the time to talk with one of the archaeologists at the museum.
You will write an essay divided into the two following parts:
Provide a synopsis of the museum. What is the mission of Alexandria Archaeology? What time period and geographical area is covered? What material culture is on display and which group/ groups does it represent? Beyond the exhibits, what other work does Alexandria Archaeology do? What sponsors (companies, governments, organizations, individuals) contribute to the museum? (approx. 1.5 pages)
-Provide a critique of the museum. In what ways does the museum achieve its stated goal? What additional information would help you better understand the people/place/time? Are any groups/ voices absent from the exhibits? What is the effect of this? How is the role of historical archaeology evident in the museum? Is it clearly explained? What does this museum do well and what might be improved (and how)? (approx. 1.5 pages)