Adventures in Unmarked Graves using Geophysics

Join us at Brighton Civic Centre to find out about this fascinating process.
The reliable detection of unmarked graves is one of the most important challenges faced by community groups, industry and law enforcement agencies. Burials are ubiquitous in the archaeological and forensic record however these features are challenging to locate with conventional techniques. Geophysical methods are often used for this purpose due to their non-invasive nature and rapid site coverage however graves remain a difficult target due to their subtle response and small size. This presentation reviews a number of grave detection projects to discuss current best practice in this field.

About the presenter:

Ian Moffat is a Professor of Archaeological Science at Flinders University who is fascinated by the potential of geological techniques to answer questions in archaeology. He has a longstanding interest in using subsurface imaging techniques to map unmarked graves and has been involved in many local projects in this field.

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