Field Archaeology: An Introduction

Field Archaeology: An Introduction
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Peter Drewett's comprehensive survey explores every stage of the dig process, from the core work of discovery and excavation to the final product: the published archaeological report.

Peter Drewett's comprehensive survey explores every stage of the dig process, from the core work of discovery and excavation to the final product: the published archaeological report. Main topics covered are:

Main topics covered are:how an archaeological site is formed

how an archaeological site is formedfinding and recording archaeological sites

finding and recording archaeological sitesplanning excavations, digging the site and recording the results

planning excavations, digging the site and recording the resultspost-fieldwork planning, processing and finds analysis

post-fieldwork planning, processing and finds analysisinterpreting the evidence

interpreting the evidencepublishing the report.

publishing the report. Illustrated with 100 photographs and line drawings, and using numerous case studies,

Illustrated with 100 photographs and line drawings, and using numerous case studies,Field Archaeology

Field Archaeology is the essential introductory guide for archaeology students, and is certain to be welcomed by the growing number of enthusiasts for the subject.

is the essential introductory guide for archaeology students, and is certain to be welcomed by the growing number of enthusiasts for the subject.

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