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Ground-penetrating Radar and Magnetometry for Buried Landscape Analysis

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  1. Lawrence B. Conyers

    1. Department of Anthropology, University of Denver, Denver, USA

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Geography (BRIEFSGEOGRAPHY)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 1-15

  3. Ground-penetrating Radar

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 17-23

  4. Magnetometry

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 25-39

  5. Small Roman Site in Croatia

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 41-50

  6. Roman Temple in England

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 51-61

  7. Early Colonial Site in Connecticut

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 63-74

  8. Medieval Site in Ireland

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 75-90

  9. Hunter-Gatherer Site in Colorado

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 91-105

  10. Conclusions

    • Lawrence B. Conyers
    Pages 107-109
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About this book

This book presents the integrated use of magnetometry and ground-penetrating radar geophysical mapping to understand the human presence within buried archaeological landscapes. Ground-penetrating radar can be used to identify buried living surfaces, geological stratigraphy and the architectural remains of sites in three-dimensions.  Magnetometry can produce images denoting differences on the composition of those materials, both anthropogenic and natural, but with more limited three-dimensional resolution. The integration of the two has a unique ability to resolve and interpret these buried materials, differentiated between the human-caused and natural layers, and place all buried features within historic landscapes.  The final product of geophysical integration, along with some limited subsurface testing, produces a holistic analysis of human adaptations to, and modifications of, the ancient landscape. Examples are shown from sites in Roman Croatia and Britain, Medieval Ireland, Colonial Connecticut, and an Archaic site in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.  These examples from very different environments, time periods and cultural groups illustrate how the integrated geophysical methodology can interpret, on a scale approaching many hectares, the ancient landscapes within which people lived.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Anthropology, University of Denver, Denver, USA

    Lawrence B. Conyers

About the author

Lawrence B. Conyers is currently Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Denver, USA. He holds an M.S. degree in Geology (1975) from Arizona State University and an M.A. and PhD degrees in Anthropology (1993, 1995) from the University of Colorado, Boulder. His main research interests are ground-penetrating radar for (geo)archaeology and digital archaeological mapping. He has authored or coauthored 4 books on ground-penetrating radar, 16 refereed journal articles, many  conference proceedings and other articles, and contributed to 6 edited books.

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