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DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY

Digital Archaeology is a unique edited work addressing the changing and growing role of

digital technologies in all aspects of archaeology and heritage management. Exploring the

wide potential of IT across the discipline, this book goes beyond the prevailing notion

that computers are merely a methodological tool, and considers their influence on the

very nature of archaeological study.

Blending rigorous archaeological theory with the extensive practical knowledge of

professionals in the field, Digital Archaeology is a highly accessible text that shows and

discusses the ways in which computing can be holistically incorporated into archaeology.

The book discusses elements of archaeological theory and reveals how computers can be

used to reintegrate theoretical questions into the application of field work and analysis.

Beginning with a history of the growth of computing within the field, the book goes

on to look at examples of how and why different technologies have been implemented

into archaeological theory and method. It includes GIS, virtual reality modelling, internet

publishing and archiving, and on-site digital recording using such examples as the

integrated digital recording of the Ferrybridge Chariot and other case studies from around

the world. This volume also discusses ways in which technology can now be used in

normal excavations and how this affects the study of archaeology as a whole, from

planning to publication.

Thomas L.Evans is Head of Geomatics for Oxford Archaeology and a Research

Associate at the University of Oxford’s Institute of Archaeology.

Patrick Daly is currently a British Academy Reckitt Travelling Fellow in

Archaeology based at the McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, University of

Cambridge.

DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY

Bridging method and theory

Edited by

Thomas L.Evans and Patrick Daly

Routledge

Taylor & Francis Group

LONDON AND NEW YORK

First published 2006 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN

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errors or omissions that may be made.

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Evans, Thomas L. (Thomas Laurence)

Digital archaeology: bridging method and theory/Thomas L.Evans & Patrick Daly. p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Archaeology—Methodology. 2. Digital

electronics. 3. Electronic digital computers. 4. Archaeology— Philosophy. 5. Antiques—Collection

and preservation. 6. Cultural property—Protection. I. Daly, Patrick T, 1975– II. Title. CC75.7.E93

2005 930.1′028—dc22 2004028972

ISBN 0-203-00526-0 Master e-book ISBN

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