and explain in details the specifications of the materials SECTION D EXCAVATION AND EARTHWORK D.1 Soil description 1. Particulars of the following shall be given: Site preparation D.2 Removing hedges D.3 Clearing undergrowth D.4 Removing trees D.5 Tree stump D.6 Lifting turf D.7 Topsoil D.8 Alternative method of measurement Excavation D.9 Volume to be measure D.10 Depth classification D.11 Starting level D.12 Types of excavation Disposal of water D.15 Surface water D.16 Water in ground Disposal
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wine were grown in the fertile plains of Campania‚ the excavation of large amphorae give evidence to suggest that the sarno river was an important trade route. Olive and garum sauce were traded for commodities such as corn and wheat as shown in the sources. Question 3 The issues of conservation and reconstruction of things in Pompeii and Herculaneum can be split into two main different things: - Natural and Human. Due to excavations (That began in 1738 in Herculaneum‚ and later in 1748)
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numerous archaeologists who have made important discoveries about the ancient world‚ British archaeologist and Egyptologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) is one who made great improvements to the techniques and methods of field excavation and invented the sequence dating method. These achievements made it possible for further discovery of remains of ancient cultures‚ which allowed for the reconstruction of ancient history‚ thus broadening the world’s understanding of the ancient
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Undoubtedly one of the world’s best known archaeological sites Pompeii’s fame comes from its dramatic destruction and extraordinary preservation as a result of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. On February 5‚ A.D. 62‚ Pompeii was the epicenter of a severe earthquake that caused considerable structural damage to buildings and the infrastructure of the city. A process of repair and redevelopment was slow and extensive‚ involving projects such as the embellishment of the Forum and the rebuilding of the
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conquered Jericho Joshua 6:1-27 (New Living Translation). According to the Bible “The harvest had just been taken” Joshua 3:15 (New living translation). The site at Jericho has had three major excavations. Carl Watzinger and Ernest Sellin led the first excavation from 1907 to 1911. The second excavation was led by John Garstang from 1930 to1936 and the third by Kathleen Kenyan
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allows us to delve far back into the time before written languages existed and to glimpse the lives of everyday people through analysis of things they made and left behind. Archaeologists study the archaeological record through field surveys and excavations and through the laboratory study of collected materials. They refer to the vast store of information about the human past as the archaeological record. The archeological record encompasses every area of the world that has ever been occupied by humans
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an Excavation.Howard Carter’s diaries.The first excavation season in the tomb of Tutankhamen.Part 1: October 28 to December 31‚ 1922 © Griffith Institute‚ Oxford OX1 2LG Otter Box This document provides an in-depth description of Howard Carter’s initial discovery of the ante-chamber to King Tutankhamen’s tomb. November 26th describes the discovery of an unidentified room filled with artifacts‚ while November 27th describes the initial excavation of this room and identifying it as Tutankhamen’s
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this finding‚ about 80 smashed sherds‚ small‚ flint scrapers‚ four parts of a shale‚ and sweepings from a pyre were found. In 1909‚ Somerville believed a second stone circle was next to what is known today as the Drombeg Stone Circle but‚ after excavation by Fahy‚ it was found to be the foundation of the two circular huts‚ conjoined in the center (7). Fahy also uncovered the Fulachta Fiadh‚ adding to the discussion about the techniques of pyrolithic technology in Ireland during the Bronze
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the British government from various diplomatic posts across the Mediterranean and as the first appointed keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities at the British Museum. His work record as an archaeologist included excavations at various sites in what is today Turkey and Greece. These excavations led to his crowning achievement‚ the discovery of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus‚ listed among the seven wonders of the ancient world. His work in the British Museum was marked by the acquisition of important
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Construction Project Paper The statement of work defines the construction project for the Phoenix family’s new garage with second level living quarters. Fales Construction is the general contractor for the project. The excavation and foundation work will be sub-contracted to Mural Excavation and Landscaping. The carpentry work will be sub-contracted to Fox Construction. The plumbing work will be sub-contracted to Soldiers Plumbing. The electrical work will be sub-contracted to Amps-R-Us. Fales Construction
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