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DescriptionThis is the science and practice of studying excavation materials and ancient sites with 300 colour photographs, maps and detailed illustrations. This is a unique book for the practical archeaologist, 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 analysed, and the different people involved in the process. Learn how to study artefacts to provide dating evidence and the range of techniques used including dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating. Investigate the many expert archaeological fields associated with buildings, battlefields, marine archaeology, facial reconstruction, forensics, archaeoastronomy, and more. This title includes an authoritative section on the major archaeological periods, from pre-history to pre-Columbian, and the discoveries associated with them. It gives advice on how to get involved in local research projects. This illustrated guide is ideal for anyone with a passion for delving into the past. Author descriptionChristopher Catling is a best-selling author whose interest in archaeology and world heritage began when he started digging as a schoolboy. He writes for the Institute of Field Archaeology, the Society and Antiquaries and English Heritage, and is the Vice-Chairman of Cotswolds Archaeology. He is also an established travel writer; best-sellers include the Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Guides to Florence, Venice and Amsterdam, as well as guides to London, Amsterdam, Madeira and Tuscany for AA Publishing and National Geographic. |