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CONTENTS: A REVIEW OF GEOPHYSICAL METHODS USED IN ARCHAEOLOGY Introduction Terminology Geophysical methods used In archaeology Airphotos and modern digital imaging systems Seismic methods Magnetic methods Archaeomagnetism Electrical methods Less commonly used methods Data acquisition, processing and image enhancement Limitations of geophysical methods Future developments ELECTROMAGNETICS FOR MAPPING BURIED EARTH FEATURES Introduction The capabilities of electromagnetic surveys Fort de Chartres Deer Creek Site La Ciudad Observations and comparisons Conducting an EM survey The principles of EM instruments and surveys Conclusion ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEYING IN CURRENT MIDDLE EASTERN ARCHAEOLOGY Introduction Operation Applications Bab edh-Dhra, Jordan Early Bronze age burial mounds, Bahrain Qal'at al-Bahrain, Bahrain Failaka island, Kuwait Barbar temple and Duraz settlement, Bahrain Analisis Variation caused by changing dipole and walking direction Observed repeatability error when the same grid is measured Errors from repeated measurements by different observers Equipment reliability as a function of exposure to different climatic conditions, and errors caused by changes in the environment Conclusion Future application DEFINING ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC SURVEYS Introduction Mounds The central palisade The Grand plaza The surveys Methods Mounds The Central palisade The Grand Plaza Conclusion THE SEARCH FOR PORT LA JOYE Archaeology at le Saint-Jean's first french settlement Port La Joye The archaeological search The Elusive Garrison Farm sites The Gallant property Discovery Fragments of a Life Denouements Sources DISCOVERY OF TWO UNKNOWN PYRAMIDS AT SAQQARAH (EGYPT) Introduction Definition of the archaeological problem Geological environment - selection of the best geophysical methods Probable physical rock properties Magnetic susceptibilities Electrical resistivities Equipment used Surveys carried out Interpretation Excavation results Conclusions |
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