The science of Archaeology, in the narrow sense, is the systematic discovery and examination of the physical remains left by human being. On the other hand, Archaeology is a science that has to deal with many other related sciences and objects as well. When this mans interest in ancient remains began, we dont know for sure. But we can still have some idea from some evidence. For example, Fatih Mehmet II the conqueror, the sultan who captured Istanbul from Byzantine empire, was known for his interest in antique pieces, and used to collect such objects. A much earlier example comes from Mesopotamia, Nabonide the King of Babylon ( 559-529 BC ), had a hall in his palace where he had exhibited the pieces left by the earlier civilizations. And the same king had sent out this exhibition to Our (another ancient city of Mesopotamia) to be displayed for the town people.

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