ANTH 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Paleoethnobotany, Quinoa, Neolithic Revolution
18 Dec 2017
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Archaeologists looking for patterns in the way sites are organized (based on features, between each other, changes in size) Produce fine-grained topographic map using total station can give hints to patterns below. Remote sensing technology: electrical resistivity, magnetometer and ground penetrating radar. Looking for points of contrast, which can involve extrapolation. Survey and surface collection on a much finer scale than reconnaissance and survey scale. Walking at close intervals, while retrieving objects. Looking at surface garbage (ceramics, animal bone, etc. ) to show density of population. Specialization within the city (e. g. craft production to determine economic organization) Evidence of burials (cemeteries) and history of occupation (through pottery) Test excavations used strategically to confirm results of magnetomerty. Decide where and how you will dedicate resource. Size of squares used for excavation depend on climatic conditions, features being excavated, etc. Archaeologists usually team with locals during the excavation to involve the community, and this be due to strict protocols.
