* Anthropology: The study of human beings, including their culture, evolution, and behavior.
* History: The study of past events, especially as they relate to human societies.
* Geology: The study of the Earth's materials, structure, and history.
* Paleontology: The study of ancient life, especially as it can be used to understand human evolution.
* Archaeological methods and techniques: The study of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists to excavate and analyze sites.
* Archaeological theory: The study of the theoretical underpinnings of archaeology.
In addition to these core subjects, archaeologists may also specialize in a particular region or time period, such as Classical archaeology, Egyptian archaeology, or Mesoamerican archaeology.
Archaeology is a challenging but rewarding field that offers the opportunity to learn about the past and to make a real contribution to our understanding of human history.