Case Studies:Answering questions on space use, function and anthropogenic activity

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How do you determine space use, function and anthropogenic activity at archaeological sites?

 * How can the chemical composition of soils be used to identify resources exploited at a habitation site?
 * How can soils be used to determine the use of space and activity around a habitation site?
 * How do you interpret natural and anthropogenic features in soils?
 * To what extent do elements in the soil reflect past human activities?
 * How can you identify the soils associated with the periods of use of a site?
 * What can a phosphate and magnetic susceptibility analysis of topsoil reveal about domestic occupation and midden dumps?
 * What are the anthropogenic indicators in buried soils and dark earths?
 * How do the you determine the fuel materials used at a site?
 * How intensive was fishing and farming on coastal sites?
 * What are the calcareous deposits at Flixborough, Humberside?

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