Archaeology/Legends



Archaeology is the study of ancient cultures through the analysis of recovered artifacts. It is a broad science that draws upon anthropology and geology, and itself includes xenoarchaeology and bioarchaeology. Amateur archaeologists operating for personal gain are typically called treasure hunters.

Jedi archaeologists were a type of Jedi historian that worked in the field. Jocasta Nu was a xenoarchaeologist before being employed as a librarian in the Jedi Archives. Other Jedi archaeologists include Corask Slen'da, Tyneir Renz, and Nu's apprentice, Jerec. Some Sith similarly specialized in archaeology, like Veren Gal.

Suz Tanwa and Aach Een were notable treasure hunters.

Both the Obroan Institute and the University of Agamar had archaeology programs.

Xenoarchaeology
Xenoarchaeology is the study of vanished off-world or alien cultures through the scientific analysis of the artifacts left behind.

Known xenoarchaeologists included the Rodian Suz Tanwa, the Brizzit Tzizvvt , and the Human doctors Anki Pace, Fasha Dansun , and Angrail Ryhl. The Kallidahin were considered xenoarchaeologists, though they only researched their own possible ancestors, the Eellayin. Xenoarchaeology was closely related to the similar science of Xenosociology.

The worlds of the Gree Enclave were especially attractive to xenoarchaeologists as they contained exotic artifacts and advanced technology since lost to the wider Galaxy.

Bioarchaeology
Bioarchaeology was a less prominent branch of archaeology than xenoarchaeology, and dealt with the specific study of excavated bone remains.

Josala Krenn was one notable bioarchaeologist.

Behind the scenes

 * A xenoarchaeologist was one of the templates in Heroes and Rogues, a sourcebook for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.

Appearances

 * Splinter of the Mind's Eye
 * Splinter of the Mind's Eye comic
 * Wildfire
 * Shield of Lies
 * Dark Tide I: Onslaught
 * Dark Tide II: Ruin
 * Dark Tide I: Onslaught
 * Dark Tide II: Ruin