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Archaeological Terms. Archaeological Dig (or Excavation). Artefacts (man-made object). Grid system. How do archaeologist find sites?. Many sites are reported by people who are constantly working on the land – e.g , farmers and ranchers. How do archaeologists find sites?. Aerial Photography. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Archaeological Terms
Archaeological Dig (or Excavation)
Artefacts (man-made object)
Grid system
How do archaeologist find sites?
Many sites are reported by people who are constantly working on the land – e.g, farmers and ranchers.
How do archaeologists find sites?
Aerial Photography
How sites are chosen?Rescue Archaeology
An archaeologist must prevent the loss of valuable remains by salvaging whatever artefacts are present before roads or buildings are built.
How sites are chosen?Legends and stories
Excavation of Troy
Many legends and myths are based on real people and places. Over time they become exaggerated and unbelievable. Sifting the embellishment from these legends often leaves a factual narrative helpful to the archaeologist.
Tools - Hand Pick
Tools - Brush
Tools - Soil Sifter (sieve)
Tools - Trowel
Tools - Flat edged shovel
Tools - Surveying Equipment
Tools – Field Computer
How objects are dated? Dendrochronology
Dendrochronology or tree-ring dating is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree rings.
How objects are dated? Stratigraphy
How objects are dated? Carbon Dating
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