What is "archaeoseismology"

Archaeoseismology is the study of past earthquakes deriving from the analysis of archaeological sites. Such analyses reveal information about seismic events that have not been historically recorded. Such data can also help to document seismic risk in areas subject to extremely destructive earthquakes. In 1991, an international conference held in Athens marked the beginning of modern research in the field of Archaeoseismology, described as a "study of ancient earthquakes, and their social, cultural, historical and natural effects".