The Job Of An Archaeologist Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is aerial photography?
A
Pictures taken from the air that shows archeologist evidence
2
Q
What is Sonar imaging
A
They are soundwaves that are sent from underground or under water to find archaeologist evidence
3
Q
What is undergoing an excavation
A
- survey the site draw plans of the site
- remove topsoil with small diggers
- map out grid make map precisely so they can find what they are looking for
- dig into ground using towels if it’s muddy use small brushes
- small objects using staves
- take soil Way with wheel barrow
4
Q
What is Recording the finds
A
Drawing or photograph
items Will be numbers or categorised
with descriptions of the items
take it to a Laboratory to be examined
5
Q
What is dating the finds
A
Dendrochology
radio carbon dating
Stratigraphy
6
Q
What is Choosing the site?
A
Chance discovery farmers find Archaeologist evidence by accident
