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Archaeological Prospection

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Archaeological Prospection is a field of study focused on non-destructive identification of buried archaeological features, and the name of a peer-reviewed journal. The International Society for Archaeological Prospection (ISAP) supports research via newsletters, guidelines, and conferences.

Overview

Archaeological prospection is not a formal institution but rather a scientific field encompassing non-invasive geophysical and other survey methods. These techniques, such as resistivity, magnetometry, and ground-penetrating radar, are used to detect buried archaeological features without excavation. The practice originated in Europe, with aerial photography dating back to the mid-19th century and systematized by O.G.S. Crawford in the 1920s, chemical methods emerging in the 1920s, resistivity methods post-World War II, and magnetometry from 1957. While no specific institution matches the name "Archaeological Prospection," the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) serves as a relevant organizational reference. Founded in 1879 by Harvard professor Charles Eliot Norton and chartered by U.S. Congress in 1906, the AIA furthers archaeological and artistic investigation and research through over 100 local societies in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Early initiatives of the AIA included supporting excavations, such as Adolph Bandelier's work in Mexico/Southwestern U.S. in 1880, and founding research schools like the American School of Classical Studies at Athens in 1881.

controversies

Gunung Padang Retraction

The journal *Archaeological Prospection* published the October 2023 paper on Gunung Padang and was the venue through which the retraction was issued in March 2024 following criticism from archaeologists and geologists.

Key Programs & Events

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Publication of Archaeological Prospection journal

Wiley publishes the peer-reviewed journal *Archaeological Prospection*.

scandal2024-03

Retraction of Gunung Padang paper

The journal Archaeological Prospection retracted the October 2023 paper on Gunung Padang.

other2024-03

Gunung Padang Paper Retraction

The journal *Archaeological Prospection* retracted its paper on Gunung Padang following criticism from archaeologists and geologists.

publication2024-03

Gunung Padang paper retraction

Archaeological Prospection journal retracted a paper about Gunung Padang following criticism.

publication2023-10

Gunung Padang Paper Publication

The journal *Archaeological Prospection* published a paper on Gunung Padang.

publication2023-10

Gunung Padang paper

The journal Archaeological Prospection published the October 2023 paper on Gunung Padang.

publication2023-10

Gunung Padang Paper Published

The journal *Archaeological Prospection* published a paper on Gunung Padang.

publication2023-10

Gunung Padang paper publication

Archaeological Prospection journal published a paper about Gunung Padang.

founding2003-09-13

International Society for Archaeological Prospection Founding

The International Society for Archaeological Prospection (ISAP) was established on 13 September 2003 at the 5th International Conference on Archaeological Prospection in Cracow, Poland.

founding2003-09-13

Founding of the International Society for Archaeological Prospection

The International Society for Archaeological Prospection was established at the 5th International Conference on Archaeological Prospection in Cracow, Poland.

founding2003-09-13

Founding of the International Society for Archaeological Prospection

The International Society for Archaeological Prospection (ISAP) was established at the 5th International Conference on Archaeological Prospection in Cracow, Poland.

publication1966 – 1973

Publication of Prospezioni Archeologiche

A specialty journal titled *Prospezioni Archeologiche* was published from 1966 to 1973, predating the current *Archaeological Prospection* journal.

publication1966 – 1973

Journal Began Publication

Publication of *Prospezioni Archeologiche*, a specialty journal in the field.

publication1957

First use of Magnetic Survey Methods

Magnetic survey methods were first used in England and became 'the backbone of archaeological prospection.'

Known Personnel

Director

Director

Served as director of both museums.

1924 – 1924

Quick Facts

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