ABSTRACT

Archaeologists use a wide range of reconnaissance techniques to locate archaeological sites and to investigate sites without excavating them. Some archaeologists predict

that future advances in these non-invasive, and non-destructive, methods may see them emerge as an alternative to excavation. Reconnaissance techniques are also used to

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YOUR GOALS

You need to be able to

understand the key methods used by archaeologists to locate and define sites identify some strengths and limitations of the most important techniques suggest appropriate methods for locating and exploring sites in particular circumstances establish your own system of note-taking for the course.