Nevertheless , the archaeological community is divided over the extent to which theory pervades the discipline .
Since the early 20th century , most accounts of archaeological methodology have accepted the data that is uncovered by the archaeologist is subsequently interpreted through a theoretical viewpoint .
The archaeological community is divided over the extent to which theory pervades the discipline .
Since the early 20th century , most accounts of archaeological methodology have accepted the data that is uncovered by the archaeologist is subsequently interpreted through a theoretical viewpoint .