It came as a great surprise to me that archaeological excavations are not done merely to collect artifacts. They are sometimes done when a site is in danger of being destroyed by a commercial, state or federal development, and they Read More …
Metal Detection
Metal detectors can be an invaluable tool in archaeological investigations. They are electromagnetic instruments and are capable of detecting and identifying metallic objects within the soil. This technique can be used prior to an archaeological investigation as part of a field assessment or in field walking. It can also be used as part of a recovery scheme within excavations and/or scanning unexcavated contexts and spoil heaps for metallic finds.
Metal Detector Use In Archaeology: An Introduction
Metal detectors are simple, effective, and inexpensive remote sensing tools with real value to archaeologists. The archaeologists is presented an overview of how to use a metal detector and outlines the physical principles that govern metal detectors and their limits. Read More …
Commentary from the President of Wet/Dry Routes Chapter in Larned, KS
After expressing his condolences to some newly departed chapter members, Mr. Elmore gives his opinion about trails archaeology and inappropriate metal detecting that takes place at those sites. (See page 29).