A Rapid Chemical Field Test for Archaeological Site Surveying

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  • RERobert C. Eidt
    Robert C. Eidt
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Abstract
A simple and inexpensive qualitative chemical field method, or spot test, is described for ascertaining the presence of enriched soil phosphate. The spot test is an efficient technique for rapid archaeological site surveying, for elimination of guesswork in establishing trench lines, and for creating phosphate maps depicting type, extent, and relative duration of abandoned settlement features.