Geoarchaeology in Iowa
Iowa archaeologists find
artifacts and features buried at varying depths beneath the ground surface.
Whether working on flood plains and terraces in stream valleys,
or on ridges and hills in the uplands, archaeologists must pay careful attention to
the earth materials (sediments and soils) within which they find archaeological
remains. The sediments themselves often hold important clues to the
age, state of preservation, and prehistoric environments of the archaeological
sites they contain. Research conducted at the interface of archaeology
and the earth sciences is referred to as geoarchaeology.
Click here to explore the geoarchaeology
of Iowa's stream valleys.
Click here to explore the geoarchaeology
of Iowa's uplands.
Click here to learn about geoarcheological methods
in Iowa.
Click here to read on-line articles
from Iowa Geology: The
Role of Geology in Shaping the Archaeological Record and Use
of Geologic Materials by Prehistoric Cultures
"Geoarchaeology in Iowa" was
written by Joe Alan Artz with technical assistance from Patti Streicher.
Updated by Mary De La Garza, August 2007.
Designed by Tricia R. Bender
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