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Finding Hidden Sites• Observing the surroundings
• Mounds/ surface features• Fieldwalking• Surface artefacts
• Trial trenches• Through Human Activity
• Ploughing• Development• Construction of Roads• Fishing and underwater diving• Wars• Literature
Remote Sensing – Technological Tools• Aerial Survey• Satellite Photography• Geophysical Surveying Techniques
Crops marks – Roman Britain• https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/hadrians-wall/0/steps/5089• (2.19mins)
• Crop marks reveal twin towers defending Roman fort at Newstead
Satellite Imagery• Available through NASA, government and commercial satellites• Covers large areas efficiently• Can be enhanced by filters (e.g.infrared) for greater contrast• Dr Sarah Parcak has found at least 35 new pyramids using satellite
imagery
Excavation of the Site• Why do archaeologists need a method of excavating a site?• Systematic examination of the site• Systematic recording of finds and their location
Grid Method• Square pattern of grids• Used for reference points for recording finds and buildings• Wall between grids is called a baulk• Baulks contain the vertical picture of the site• Baulks can be removed later
Open Area Method• Method introduced in 1940s• Large area stripped of top soil• Horizontal layers examined• Relationship between layers
Further investigation• Activity – Hypothetical dig – page 13• Discuss together
• For discussion – page 13• Consider the questions
• Underwater Archaeology – page 14• Investigate methods and issues further
• Archaeological Team – page 9• Look up any team experts you are not sure about
• Discovery of other famous sites – page 5• Investigate sites with which you are unfamiliar to find out how they were discovered
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