Archaeological Geophysics



Archaeological investigations involve detailed excavation of the subsurface.  Preliminary geophysical surveys may increase the chances of excavating a unit that contains artifacts.  These surveys guide excavations by pinpointing the location of anomalies and/or patterns in subsurface properties.  In partnering with anthropologists and archaeologists, we establish cross-disciplinary relationships that broaden the scope of learning.
  Excavated hearth discovered at the archaeological site of Fort Saint Joseph in Niles, Michigan (above)
Magnetometer used (above) and geophysical anomaly map produced (right) at Fort Saint Joseph.


KU Archaeological Geophysics projects

2010 SW Michigan Earthwork
2010 Bethlehem Cemetery - Mass Grave

 

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