Magnetometer surveys in archaeological research in Papua New Guinea

Keveoki 1, Gulf Province

Bibliographic Data

ID6038663
AuthorsIan Moffat (0000-0002-2171-7145, Australian National University), Bruno David (0000-0002-8567-6135, Monash University), Bryce Barker (0000-0003-1784-9054), Alois Kuaso (University of Papua New Guinea), Robert Skelly (0000-0002-3578-0604, Monash University), Nick Araho
Year2011
Volume46
Issue1
Pages17-22
Publication date2011-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueArchaeology in Oceania/Archæology & physical anthropology in Oceania (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0728-4896 • E-ISSN: 1834-4453
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/j.1834-4453.2011.tb00095.x
OpenAlexW2085528392
LanguageEN
References cited21

A magnetometer survey was conducted on the abandoned village site of Keveoki 1, near the Vailala River, Gulf Province, PNG. The survey, using a single sensor proton precession magnetometer, was successful in locating and defining the boundaries of areas confirmed by excavation to contain dense assemblages of pottery. The combination of geophysical and excavation results allowed a broader understanding of the spatial distribution of human occupation at Keveoki 1 than would have been possible based on excavation or visual field walking alone. We suggest this technique should be applied more regularly

Archaeology · Ethnology · Excavation · Field survey · Geography · Magnetometer · New guinea · Pottery · Prospection · Seismology · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · History · Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies · Geology