Archaeological Mapping and Planning

ISBN-13: 9781009073240 / Angielski

Hans Barnard

Opis

Introduces the reader to the basic principles of archaeological mapping and planning. It presents both the mathematical and the practical backgrounds, as well as many tips and tricks. This will enable archaeologists to create acceptable maps and plans of archaeological remains, even with limited means of in adverse circumstances.

Spis treści

1. Theoretical Background: Points, Lines, Angles and Polygons; 2. Theoretical Background: The Third Dimension; 3. Practical Mapping and Planning: Finding North; 4. Practical Mapping and Planning: Field Walking; 5. Practical Mapping and Planning: Measured Plans and Maps; 6. Epilogue: Data Reduction; Further Reading.