What are the different types of archaeological data?
All archaeological materials can be grouped into four main categories: (1) artifacts, (2) ecofacts, (3) structures, and (4) features associated with human activity. Artifacts and ecofacts are portable and thus can be removed from the site to be analyzed by specialists.
What are the main methods of archaeological excavation?
Techniques used to find a site may include remote sensing (for example, by aerial photography), soil surveys, and walk-through or surface surveys. The digging of shovel tests, augured core samples and, less commonly, trenches may also be used to locate archaeological sites.
What are the two general types of excavations used in archaeological research?
There are two basic types of modern archaeological excavation:
- Research excavation – when time and resources are available to excavate the site fully and at a leisurely pace.
- Development-led excavation – undertaken by professional archaeologists when the site is threatened by building development.
What are the basic kinds of archaeological evidence?
It is given in para 4 that the three basic kinds of archaeological evidence are artefacts, features and Eco facts.
What is meant by archaeological excavations?
Archaeological excavation is the procedure by which archaeologists define, retrieve, and record cultural and biological remains found in the ground. Past activities leave traces in the form of house foundations, graves, artifacts, bones, seeds, and numerous other traces indicative of human experience.
How many types of Archaeology sources are there?
The Archaeological Source can be divided into three groups, Archaeological Remains & Monuments, Inscriptions, and Coins.
Where can I find old Oxford Archaeology East reports?
Old archaeological reports of Oxford Archaeology East excavations can either be downloaded from ADS, or from http://library.thehumanjourney.net/ and more recent reports can be accessed from the library at our Bar Hill office.
Which is the best way to excavate an archaeological site?
Testpits are dug from grass-level down, removing topsoil and subsoil, and occasionally uncovering archaeological features. They are a good starting point for most archaeological societies, as they are cheap and easy to excavate and suited to beginners.
What kind of tools are used in archaeology?
●Fine excavation tools such as a leaf trowel and dentistry tools for excavating small and delicate objects and human remains. ●Stationery, such as 6H pencils, erasers, sharpeners, biros and Artline marker pens. © Jigsaw Cambridgeshire Page 3 of 9 ●Finds bags and labels. Boxes to store finds in.
How to contact the county archaeology team Cambridgeshire?
●Inform the County Archaeology Team by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01223 728569/592. They will advise you on any further permissions required.