Geophysical Survey Results from the Chengdu Plain Archaeological Survey

Summary

This is an abstract from the "The Chengdu Plain Archaeology Survey (2004–2011): Highlights from the Final Report" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This poster presents a sample of the results of geophysical investigations conducted as part of the Chengdu Plain Archaeological Survey. Magnetometer surveys were undertaken at more than 20 locations to augment the results of surface collection survey and augering, helping to locate buried features as well as characterize and delineate archaeological sites. By detecting subsurface geomorphological features, this work also helps to situate sites in their landscapes. This poster discusses some of the challenges presented by the modern ground conditions and deep natural and cultural deposits, and highlights the benefits of integrating a geophysical approach to landscape studies in similar environments.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• The Chengdu Plain Archaeology Survey (2004–2011): Highlights from the Final Report   •
• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)

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Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 36956.0