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Archaeological Survey Methods

Scope Note

This category is used to index statements on archaeological survey methods such as thermography, electricity, magnetism, radio waves, etc.; sampling techniques; methods of determining site location, extent, occupation periods, etc. Use of non-invasive techniques such as remote sensing, aerial imaging, etc. Monitoring of archaeological sites before or after excavation, especially archaeological monitoring done during construction work.

History Note

This category, term, and scope note were introduced in 1997. The scope note was updated in 2005.

Broader Term
120 Research Methods
Use Fors
Aerial photographs
Aerial photography in archaeology
Archaeological site location
Archaeological survey aims and objective
Archaeometry
Deposition of field data (survey methods)
Monitoring of archaeological sites
Remote sensing (archaeological technique)
Remote sensing (use in archaeological surveys)
Salvage archaeology (survey methods)
Sampling (in archaeological survey)
Selection of archaeological site
Statistical sampling (in archaeological fieldwork, 1997 and after)
Identifier
129

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