18th July 2010, 08:58 PM
I have seen both methods used as you outline.
Of course one of the advantages that urban archaeologists have is prior knowledge of nearby sites allowing estimation of the likely archaeological deposits dependent upon the extent of truncation. How often does it go wrong? Sometimes, but some/most units specialising in urban archaeology are very experienced and that cuts down on the potential for mistakes.....
Of course one of the advantages that urban archaeologists have is prior knowledge of nearby sites allowing estimation of the likely archaeological deposits dependent upon the extent of truncation. How often does it go wrong? Sometimes, but some/most units specialising in urban archaeology are very experienced and that cuts down on the potential for mistakes.....
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