Technical Brief 5: Intentional Site Burial: A Technique to Protect against Natural or Mechanical Loss

Authors

Robert M. Thorne, University of Mississippi

Date of this Version

9-1989

Citation

U.S. Department of the Interior, Archeological Assistance Program Technical Brief No. 5, September 1989.

Abstract

Introduction

Design of an Effective Project

Evaluation of Site Components

Measurement Of Impacts And Setting Goals For Protection

Decay Processes

Benefits of Intentional Site Burial

Project Methods and Procedures

Request for Assistance

Archeological Site Stabilization Bibliography

References Cited

Annotated Bibliography