What is an archaeological sensitive area?
Archaeologically sensitive areas contain one or more variables that make them likely locations. for evidence of past human activities. Sensitive areas can include: • places near known prehistoric sites that share the same valley or that occupy a similar.
What is a Phase I survey?
A Phase I archaeological survey is often the first step in the archaeological process. The goal of a Phase I archaeological survey is to determine the presence or absence of archaeological resources within a project area.
What does Archaeology in New York state encompass?
Archeology is the study of the past through the material remains that people have left behind. While New York State’s historic built environment records almost 400 years of non-native development, its archeological resources represent 12,000 years of human activity.
What is archaeological testing?
The archaeologists at California State Parks’ Southern Service Center use archaeological testing to help determine presence or absence of subsurface artifacts or cultural deposits; to determine extent, content, and condition of archaeological deposits; and to help evaluate archaeological sites.
What are the three levels of archaeological investigation?
Generally speaking, most archaeological field investigations are a three-step process. These processes are known as Phase I (Identification), Phase II (Evaluation) and Phase III (Mitigation/Data Recovery). The major components of each archaeological phase are addressed below.
What is necessary for NRHP eligibility?
The Federal agency and the SHPO usually reach an agreement on NRHP listing eligibility. Generally, for bridges to be eligible for the NRHP, they must be at least 50 years old, be historically significant, and have a high degree of integrity.
What does Phase I II and III Archaeology refer to?
Generally speaking, most archaeological field investigations are a three-step process. These processes are known as Phase I (Identification), Phase II (Evaluation) and Phase III (Mitigation/Data Recovery).
What is an impact survey in archaeological?
An Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) identifies if archaeological resources are in conflict through visual inspection and subsurface testing prior to ground alteration. A Heritage Inspection Permit is required to conduct an AIA as per the Archaeology Branch of BC and Section 14 of the Heritage Conservation Act.
What are the 6 steps of archaeology?
Archaeological Process
- Selecting the Site.
- Conducting Research.
- Excavating the Site.
- Cleaning and Cataloguing Artifacts.