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Archaeological excavation

In archaeology, excavation is the exposure, processing, and recording of archaeological remains. An excavation site or "dig" is the area being studied. These locations range from one to several areas at a time during a project and can be conducted over a few weeks to several years.

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Archaeological excavation

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related to history · 16
Archaeological excavation → Antiquarians, Babylon, BC, During, Europeans, Exact, In, Julius Caesar's, Meticulous, Modern, Nabonidus, North America, North-West Europe, One, Roman, The
related to Further reading · 14
Archaeological excavation → Archaeological Excavations, Archaeological Sites, Conservation, Conservation Practices, Corrado Pedeli, Getty Publications, ISBN, Los Angeles, Management, Methods, Principles, Richard Mackay, Stefano Pulga, Sullivan
related to References · 10
Archaeological excavation → Andrew, Archaeological, Barker, Batsford, Ed, ISBN, London, Museum, Philip, Techniques
related to Motivation · 9
Archaeological excavation → Development-led, Rescue, Research, Strip, The, There, These, This, Various
related to Recording · 3
Archaeological excavation → Archaeological, Thus, To

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excavation site archaeological context time contexts archaeology record process used sequence artifacts finds remains often one stratigraphic phase excavations later

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post moldsinstance ofnon-portable modifications to the site itself0.80text
burialsinstance ofnon-portable modifications to the site itself0.80text
and hearthsinstance ofnon-portable modifications to the site itself0.80text
mechanical sieving or water flotationinstance ofThis is done usually though mechanical means where artifacts can be spot dated and the soil processed through methods0.80text
Strip mapinstance ofVarious new forms of excavation terminology have appeared in recent years0.80text
sample some of which have been criticized within the profession as jargon created to cover up for falling standards of practice.Development-led archaeologyThere are two main types of trial excavation in professional archaeology both commonly associated with development-led excavationinstance ofVarious new forms of excavation terminology have appeared in recent years0.80text
church to produce ainstance ofA sub-group burial could cluster with other sub-group burials to form a cemetery or burial group which in turn could be clustered with a building0.80text
the case would be for featuresinstance ofAfter removing a context or if practical a set of contexts0.80text
theinstance ofAfter removing a context or if practical a set of contexts0.80text
small shards of pottery or flint flakesinstance ofand flotation are used to maximize the recovery of small items0.80text
or bonesinstance ofand flotation are used to maximize the recovery of small items0.80text
seeds.FlotationFlotation is a process of retrieval that works by passing spoil onto the surface of waterinstance ofand flotation are used to maximize the recovery of small items0.80text

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