Archaeology: An Introduction to the World's Greatest Sites

How Do Archaeologists Know Where to Dig?

Educational Jun 1, 2020 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Uncover the methods archaeologists use in looking for sites. Get acquainted with the uses of remote sensing technologies, such as LiDAR and ground penetrating radar, which enable archaeologists to visualize objects obscured by vegetation and soil. Then investigate ground surveys - reconnaissance done by carefully walking potential sites- which reveal vital information before digging.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 29 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 29 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.