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Technologies for In-Place Protection and Long-Term Conservation of Archaeological Sites

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In situ preservation of archaeological sites has long been a concern for archaeologists. In recent years, considerable effort has been expended to identify appropriate technologies from other disciplines that are suitable for field implementation to protect sites that are experiencing various physical and human-caused impacts. This chapter provides an overview of many of these technologies, along with examples of application, and covers aspects related to management guidelines for addressing in situ preservation issues.

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Nickens, P.R. Technologies for In-Place Protection and Long-Term Conservation of Archaeological Sites. Archives and Museum Informatics 13, 383–405 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1012432830080

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