{"id":5131,"date":"2023-10-26T16:33:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T21:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/?p=5131"},"modified":"2023-10-26T16:33:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T21:33:15","slug":"how-archaeologists-identify-and-validate-archaeological-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/how-archaeologists-identify-and-validate-archaeological-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"How Archaeologists Identify and Validate Archaeological Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id5131_943513-5d{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_943513-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_943513-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_943513-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6{z-index:10;position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_684c6a-f6 kb-section-dir-vertical kb-section-md-dir-vertical inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:-400px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e\"]{margin-right:0px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_cac720-5e\">Unveiling the Past<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef{max-width:380px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef{-webkit-flex:0 1 380px;flex:0 1 380px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column5131_263f32-ef:not(.specificity){margin-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef{-webkit-flex:0 1 380px;flex:0 1 380px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef{max-width:380px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column5131_263f32-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_263f32-ef kb-section-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_5877a1-8e\">Archaeology is the scientific study of human history through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. Identifying and validating archaeological sites is a critical initial step in this investigative process. In this article, we will delve into the various methods and techniques that archaeologists employ to determine if a location holds historical significance and warrants further exploration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_d2a5ee-a8{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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#1A202C);}.kadence-column5131_adc397-79{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_adc397-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_adc397-79 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_adc397-79\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_03e99d-1e\">Preliminary Research and Surveying<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_a2e102-5c alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_d2d096-ae kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Before any shovels hit the ground, archaeologists conduct extensive preliminary research. They gather information from historical records, maps, and previous archaeological studies to identify potential sites. Satellite imagery and aerial photography are valuable tools in this phase, as they provide a bird\u2019s-eye view of the landscape and can reveal irregularities that may indicate human activity from the past.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_62a6d5-27 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image5131_1229b4-0d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image5131_1229b4-0d img.kb-img, .kb-image5131_1229b4-0d .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5131_1229b4-0d size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-Copy-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-Copy-2.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-Copy-2-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 ,.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 h1,.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 h2,.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 h3,.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 h4,.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 h5,.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_3923e4-04 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51, .kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 h1, .kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 h2, .kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 h3, .kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 h4, .kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 h5, .kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_2c0de3-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_dc5d5f-c9\">Ground Reconnaissance<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_86e744-56 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_891709-8d{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_891709-8d{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_891709-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_891709-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_891709-8d kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Once potential sites are identified, archaeologists perform ground reconnaissance to survey the area in person. They walk the terrain, scanning for surface artifacts or features such as stone walls, pottery shards, or discolorations in the soil that may indicate buried structures. The presence of these indicators can validate a site\u2019s potential and justify further investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_c3bbcb-77 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image5131_9c78f0-9c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image5131_9c78f0-9c img.kb-img, .kb-image5131_9c78f0-9c .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5131_9c78f0-9c size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-Copy-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-Copy-2.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-Copy-2-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 ,.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 h1,.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 h2,.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 h3,.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 h4,.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 h5,.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_636267-e8 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c, .kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c h1, .kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c h2, .kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c h3, .kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c h4, .kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c h5, .kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_1e71ea-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_3d5643-e2\">Geophysical Survey Techniques<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_de77ff-5b alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_6d67b4-c0 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Geophysical survey methods enable archaeologists to peer beneath the surface without excavation. Ground-penetrating radar, magnetometry, and resistivity surveys measure variations in the soil\u2019s physical properties. This helps to identify buried walls, ditches, or other archaeological features. These non-invasive techniques are invaluable for creating a subsurface map of the site, guiding excavation efforts, and preserving the archaeological record.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_a19138-4d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_a19138-4d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image5131_093c34-22 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image5131_093c34-22 img.kb-img, .kb-image5131_093c34-22 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5131_093c34-22 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ground_Penetrating_Radar_Outline.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ground_Penetrating_Radar_Outline.png 471w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ground_Penetrating_Radar_Outline-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 ,.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 h1,.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 h2,.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 h3,.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 h4,.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 h5,.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_591969-97 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2, .kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 h1, .kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 h2, .kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 h3, .kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 h4, .kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 h5, .kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_5955ad-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_c98c1b-32\">Test Excavations<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_14772f-42 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_749912-3a{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_749912-3a{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_749912-3a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_749912-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_749912-3a kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>When surface and geophysical surveys suggest a site\u2019s potential, archaeologists may proceed with test excavations. These small, controlled digs help to confirm the presence of archaeological material and gather preliminary data on the site\u2019s significance, age, and extent. The stratigraphy\u2014or layering\u2014of the soil is carefully analyzed, as different layers represent different periods of occupation or use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_26242c-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_26242c-9f inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image5131_2b5434-eb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image5131_2b5434-eb img.kb-img, .kb-image5131_2b5434-eb .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5131_2b5434-eb size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Image-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 ,.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 h1,.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 h2,.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 h3,.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 h4,.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 h5,.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_376f1a-a3 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30, .kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 h1, .kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 h2, .kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 h3, .kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 h4, .kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 h5, .kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_9e390e-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_9e390e-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_f1d7f9-23\">Laboratory Analysis<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_3b04f5-4f alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_e7cc28-f6 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Artifacts and samples collected from the site undergo rigorous laboratory analysis to provide further insights. Radiocarbon dating can determine the age of organic materials. Other techniques like dendrochronology (tree-ring dating) and thermoluminescence dating are used for specific types of artifacts or features. These analyses help archaeologists to construct a chronological framework for the site and interpret its historical context.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_a02625-a0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image5131_542852-92 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image5131_542852-92 img.kb-img, .kb-image5131_542852-92 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5131_542852-92 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7684-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 ,.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 h1,.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 h2,.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 h3,.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 h4,.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 h5,.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_08a8d5-30 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69, .kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 h1, .kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 h2, .kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 h3, .kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 h4, .kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 h5, .kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_6f4b89-69\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5131_56af7a-e8\">Ethnographic and Oral History<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem ) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5131_d84b09-95 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3{text-align:left;}.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_9b3336-b3 kb-section-dir-vertical inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Engaging with local communities and indigenous peoples can provide valuable perspectives and information about a site. Oral histories and traditional knowledge can offer insights into the site\u2019s significance, use, and meaning to different cultures, enriching the archaeological interpretation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_c318e9-47{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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Through a combination of preliminary research, ground reconnaissance, geophysical surveying, test excavations, laboratory analysis, and engagement with local communities, archaeologists can validate a site\u2019s authenticity and unlock the secrets of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By utilizing innovative techniques and respecting the voices of indigenous peoples, archaeology continues to evolve, ensuring that the discipline remains a vital tool in our quest to unravel the mysteries of our ancestors. Whether you are an aspiring archaeologist, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the past, the fascinating world of archaeological discovery awaits, filled with intrigue, innovation, and the enduring allure of uncovering the unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you found this article insightful, explore real-life locations using our interactive map by clicking the button below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns5131_44272c-3d{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns5131_44272c-3d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns5131_44272c-3d\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn5131_930d5d-e4.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn5131_930d5d-e4.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn5131_930d5d-e4.kb-button:hover{color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn5131_930d5d-e4.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn5131_930d5d-e4 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/archaeological-interactive-site-map\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Discover here<\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5131_79c20b-10 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image5131_81f72e-4b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5131_81f72e-4b size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/archaeological-interactive-site-map\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fixed-9-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fixed-9-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fixed-9-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fixed-9-750x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fixed-9-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trowelandbrush.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/fixed-9.jpg 784w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Did you know that some of the first aerial photographs used for archaeological purposes were taken from hot air balloons in the early 20th century? 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