Digging deep

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The details of a sophisticated technology, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), which is used for deep water exploration and construction, by marine archaeologists, using robot, are discussed. The challenges faced in implementing the technology are also discussed.

author: Alfsen, Marianne
Underwater exploration, Marine archaeologists, Remote submersibles

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Tales of the Count: adventures in showmanship

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The adventure and experience of an archeologist, Count Byron De Prorok, are presented. Count started his expedition from Egypt to Ethiopia, and the goal was to make geological, ethnological and archeological observations of these regions.

Personal narratives, Practice, Archaeologists, De Prorok, Byron

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From the trenches

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The application of methods like radiocarbon-dating and microchip technology by archaeologists to clear out uncertainties related to actual time periods of historic events and authenticity of artifacts is discussed.

Archaeology, Antiquities, Radiocarbon dating, Archaeological methods

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