The article tries to show fundamental theoretic and cognitive issues, that seem common for archeology and sociology. Their existence allows not only to implement a common scientific discourse, but also it may inspire the growth of each discipline. As far as we are concerned, common reflection upon meaning of »things« for the existence of social world, and recognition of mechanisms that create everyday life is exceptionally inspiring. Moreover, both disciplines have similar experiences with multiplicity of theoretical-methodological paradigms and contend with the issue of change and continuity of culture (using different time perspectives).