Settlement archaeology. Settlement archaeology is a branch of archaeology, which studies the settlement form and its evolution law of ancient residents. It reveals the development process and evolution law of human society by studying the living conditions, social structure and economic development of ancient residents. Specifically, the research contents of settlement archaeology include: ancient residents' living style, housing structure, settlement layout and other aspects, as well as various physical materials closely related to human production and life. Through the analysis and research of these materials, we can understand the life style, production mode, social organization and social class of ancient residents, and then explore the economic, political and cultural development of ancient society. Therefore, settlement archaeology is an archaeology that studies how ancient tribes lived together. It can provide us with a comprehensive understanding of ancient society and deepen our understanding of human history and culture.