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These simple yet essential instruments have a storied backdrop, evolving alongside the development of archaeological practices.
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shovels in archaeology shovels are
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fundamental Tools in archaeology
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providing the means to carefully uncover
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past civilizations remnants these simple
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yet essential instruments have a storied
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backdrop evolving alongside the
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development of archaeological practices
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shovels in archaeology have been used to
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excavate sites establish chronological
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sequences and understand the spatial
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distribution of artifacts and features
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historically different shovels have been
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employed in archaeology to suit various
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needs from Theo BR flat Blades of Spades
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for cutting through rugged terrain to
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the pointed tips of trowels for delicate
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excavation work selecting the correct
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shovel is critical to the success of an
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archaeological dig the development and
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refinement of digging techniques have
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also greatly influenced the design and
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utilization of shovels in archaeology a
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shift towards a more systematic approach
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to excavation began in the early 20th
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century shovels in archaeology were
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adapted to become more delicate and
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precise reflecting the Nuance techniques
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developing within the field they were
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often used with tools like trowels and
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brushes to ensure careful excavation
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here's a brief timeline showcasing the
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evolution of shovels in archaeology 1
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18th century early antiquarians used
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rudimentary shovels for excavation two
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19th century formal archaological
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methods promote standard shovels three
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early 20th century shovels evolve for
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precision complemented by finer tools
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four mid to late 20th century
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introducing stratagraph excavation
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requires careful use of shovels for
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layer dissection in our modern toolkit
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we have a range of shovels tailored to
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different tasks one Spades for cutting
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into soil and turf two scoop shovels for
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moving loose dirt three trenching tools
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for creating small trenches
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technological advancements in materials
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have also led to lighter and more
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durable shovels enhancing the efficiency
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of field operations by maintaining
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proper excavation techniques we continue
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to uphold the Integrity of our work and
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contribute valuable insights to our
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understanding of past civilizations
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types of shovels used in archaeological
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excavations shovels are essential for
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our excavation tasks enabling us to move
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soil debris and unearth artifacts with
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precision and Care each type serves a
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specific purpose in the delicate process
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of archaeology trowels small hand
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shovels with a pointed and scoop-shaped
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Metal Blade are essential they are vital
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for performing fine work like uncovering
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and cleaning delicate artifacts or
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Excavating small areas precisely trowels
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come in different sizes and often have a
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comfortable handle that makes it easier
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to manipulate them delicately Spades
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Spades feature flat or slightly concave
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blades are usually sharp edged and their
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handles are crafted for Effective
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leverage their uses include cutting
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through tough roots and slicing neatly
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into the soil for trenching scoop
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shovels scoop shovels move significant
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amounts of soil quickly and efficiently
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they have two main functions scooping
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and transporting loose materials and
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clearing excavated Earth from a site
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scoop shovels with broad flat blades are
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preferred as they allow us to carry as
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much material as possible with each
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motion archa olical digging techniques
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precise excavation methods are Paramount
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in archaeology to preserve stratigraphy
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and context shovel testing determines
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whether archaeological resources exist
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in a specific area this involves a
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step-by-step process digging small test
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pits and strategic locations across the
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landscape then screening soil through a
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mesh screen to recover artifacts
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recovered artifacts are bagged tagged
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and later analyzed to provide data on
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the site's chronology and function next
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findings are recorded documenting the
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exact location depth soil stratigraphy
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and any changes in the soil or artifacts
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encountered this attention to detail
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allows us to reconstruct historical
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timelines with high accuracy and
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completeness by combining these two
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steps we can comprehensively understand
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the structure and its Evolution over
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time archaeology heavily relies on
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shovels for excavation and site analysis
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the work utilizes various tools crucial
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for different stages of archaeological
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investigations so proper shovel
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maintenance and Innovation are vital for
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effective archaeologic IAL research
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