How Do Archaeological Sites Show Aerial archaeologically speaking, there are two different types of sites: Sites which are still more or less cut into the soil or rise above it, like castles, ruins, fortifications (banks and ditches still preserved) or tumuli. They can be seen by their light-and-shadow contrast. That is why they are called "shadow marked" sites. Sites that have been levelled completely (mostly) by agriculture. They are still leaving traces at the ...

Remote Sensing Arenal, Costa Rica Chaco Canyon, NM The Peten, Guatemala GHCC Home Other Links Archeology links Archeology Journals Archeology FAQ Much of human history can be traced through the impacts of human actions upon the environment. The use of remote sensing technology offers the archeologist the opportunity to detect these impacts which are often invisible to the naked eye. This information can be used to address issues in human settlemen ...

Baker Aerial Archaeology Table of Site Contents Mimbres Birdman design, ca. 1000 AD Return to Cover Page | Return to Notice of Copyright Page Welcome to the website List of Illustrations (thumbnail views and links to all photos and maps on the site) 1. What is Aerial Archaeology Anyway? Can you dig the air? We do. The Secret of Aerial Archaeology (demonstrated with aerial photos of archaeological sites) 2. Aerial Archaeology Newsletter (being updated, temporarily of ...

Baker Aerial Archaeology and Aerial Archaeology Newsletter Aerial survey, discovery, and photography of archaeological sites in the American Southwest since 1977 Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (see also prehistoric art and reproductions by Thomas Baker at ThomasBakerPaintings.com) Above, (left to right): Don Baker Jr., Don Baker Sr. (now deceased), Tom Baker (Photo by Lee Baker) All contents Copyright © 2003 by Baker Aerial Photography/Archaeology Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Contact Baker Aerial Photography Next Page You are visitor # since March 27, 2003