Laboratory Analyses
Probably the fasting growing area of archaeological study is that of laboratory analysis, where even the tiniest artifact can provide information of great importance.
Scientific Examination of Lyuba the Baby Mammoth
In May 2007, a baby woolly mammoth was discovered exposed on the Yuribei River in Yamal Peninsula of Russia. Her discovery and investigation was examined in the National Geographic documentary film, Waking the Baby Mammoth.
In May 2007, a baby woolly mammoth was discovered exposed on the Yuribei River in Yamal Peninsula of Russia. Her discovery and investigation was examined in the National Geographic documentary film, Waking the Baby Mammoth.
Artifact Sourcing
One avenue of archaeological investigations is called sourcing, identifying the location where a particular resource occurs naturally.
One avenue of archaeological investigations is called sourcing, identifying the location where a particular resource occurs naturally.
Archaeological Flotation: A Bibliography
Archaeological flotation or water separation involves the use of water (sometimes impregnated with chemicals) to recover tiny artifacts; here is a brief bibliography on the subject.
Archaeological flotation or water separation involves the use of water (sometimes impregnated with chemicals) to recover tiny artifacts; here is a brief bibliography on the subject.
Flotation Method
Archaeological flotation involves using water to process soil or feature fill to recover tiny artifacts.
Archaeological flotation involves using water to process soil or feature fill to recover tiny artifacts.
Harris Matrix
The Harris Matrix is a tool developed by British archaeologist Edward Cecil Harris in 1973 to assist in the examination and interpretation of the stratigraphy of archaeological sites.
The Harris Matrix is a tool developed by British archaeologist Edward Cecil Harris in 1973 to assist in the examination and interpretation of the stratigraphy of archaeological sites.