The Use of Electromagnetic Induction in Locating Graves and Mapping Cemeteries: an Example from Native North America

摘要: One of the most popular applications geophysics to archaeological problems has been locate unmarked graves and map cemeteries. Although electromagnetic (EM) induction was one early techniques used in such applications, alternative as ground-penetrating radar resistivity have become more recent years. Despite some method's drawbacks EM method still presents numerous advantages speed data collection a variety survey environments ground cover. A case study from Ocmulgee National Monument, USA is presented that identified anomalies may be interpreted Native American burials. Small having low apparent conductivity were distributed near Funeral Mound (Mound C); known cemetery. The redefined spatial extent cemetery increased our understanding burial density. collected during 2010 field season will aid conservation efforts help US Park Service avoid these sensitive materials future work park management. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.