Integration of New Methods in Soils and Geomorphology Applied to Cultural Resources Management on Military Lands. Geoarchaeology Workshop
Abstract
During the past several decades, the science of geomorphology and soils has advanced to the point of demonstrating unique and predictable relationships among landscape components - both temporally and spatially variable - and soil, hydrology, vegetation, geology, and prehistoric cultural resources. Recent research on military lands in arid regions has added further to our knowledge of soil-geomorphic processes, landscape evolution, and controls on the distribution and preservation of cultural resources. As part of the Desert Research Institute's (DRI) Landscape Dynamics Support Program (LanDPro) funded through the Army Research Office (ARO), a workshop proposal was tendered to ARO. The workshop was ultimately convened on October 20-22, 2008 at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego, California, and addressed scientific aspects related to geoarchaeological applications to cultural resource management on military lands in arid and semiarid environments. The intent of the workshop was to advance our knowledge of soil-geomorphology and landscape history as it relates to the existence, spatial distribution, and management of archaeological sites and surface features. The workshop brought together archaeologists, geoarchaeologists, geomorphologists, and military cultural resource managers to discuss current pressing issues and concerns of inventorying and managing cultural resources. Knowledge gaps were identified and shared through a series of round table discussions and keynote talks on specific topics. This document summarizes the workshop outcome. In particular, it emphasizes important issues discussed, including current areas of research emphasis, potential new research directions, potential applications at military installations, and future plans for a working group in geoarchaeology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA520262
Entities
People
- E. V. Mcdonald
- S. E. Baker
- T. F. Bullard
Organizations
- Desert Research Institute