guerrilla archaeology

Guerrilla Archaeology

Methods of investigation

Not quite as dangerous is this

• Where did the idea came from?• What it could achieve?• Have the right team• No weapons required!

Go in Fast

• Have a focus• Have only the equipment you need• Have the team• Have the permissions• Have an exit strategy• Have fun

Get what you need

• Treat it like an evaluation• Use minimal equipment• Use common technology

Good models

• Survey – perfection• Building records• Field walking• Geophysics • Trial pits• Historical Research

Survey – perfection

Building records

Field walking

Geophysics

Trial pits

Historical Research

Write it up

• A successful mission• First of many• Get a reputation• You too can be a Guerrilla Archaeologist

Guerrilla Archaeology

What does it do for you?

Education