Discovering the past through Archaeology

Discovering the past through Archaeology: The science and practice of studying excavation materials and ancient sites with 300 color photographs, maps and detailed illustrations

A unique book for the practical archaeologist, going beyond the initial discovery and excavation to the key processes of analysis that take place in the next stages Discover what happens post dig, how all the information is linked together and analyzed, and the different people involved in the process
Learn the importance of studying finds to provide dating evidence and the range of dating techniques used, including dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating Investigate the many specialist archaeological fields including churches, buildings, battlefields, industrial and marine archaeology, facial reconstruction, forensics, archacoastronomy, and more
Includes a fascinating section on the major archaeological periods, from pre-history to pre-Columbian, and the discoveries associated with them
Gives advice on how to get involved in local research projects, conservation and restoration initiatives, as well as actual excavations