Historical archaeology is the study of the past using physical evidence in conjunction with historical sources.
It focuses on the objects used by people in the past and the places where they lived and worked.
It can tell us about the way things were made and used and how people lived their daily lives.
Confirmed and potential archaeological sites have been identified as providing important evidence of Parramatta's history and growth.
Some of these sites may also be listed as heritage items.
An important resource document for managing archaeological resources is the Parramatta Historical Archaeological Landscape Management Study 2000 (PHALMS), a comprehensive study of European archaeological resources.
Planning requirements for archaeological sites, including when lodging development applications, are laid out in Section 7.8 of the Parramatta Development Control Plan(PDF, 5MB).