Archaeological surface survey (original) (raw)

This study explores the archaeological surface survey as a key methodological approach to discovering and interpreting the surface record of human activity through history. It details various strategies for conducting surface surveys, emphasizing the importance of selecting prospection areas and employing tools such as GPS and airborne laser scanning. Moreover, the paper discusses the challenges faced in rugged terrains and the interpretation of artefact distributions, underscoring the need for systematic approaches in the context of Iron Age archaeology in Austria.