"[2] Within the institute of Archaeomythology, the study itself can be defined as a "particular emphasis on the beliefs, rituals, social structure and symbolism of past and present societies."
A reason explained of why there was a major focus of research regarding archaeomytholgy was centered on the "Neolithic cultures of Old Europe and the Indo-European Bronze Age societies that replaced them.
"[3] Archaeomythology's interdisciplinary approach considers the aspect of mythology as a "valid part of cultural research," however it can also be shown as a record for myths of "what occurred in our distant history and are a traditional explanation of natural or social events."
Within mythology, archaeology can rekindle life into the ancient folklore validating a hidden truth behind the story and reveal a dynamic portrait in human history as it can verify underlying truths as stated in the book Archaeomythology by Craig Kodros.
Within the sites and stories themselves, they are all most likely include aspects of "combines archaeology, mythology, ethnology, folklore, historical linguistics, comparative religion.