Bibliographic Information
Resource Title
History of Metal Detecting & Archaeology in the United States
Parent Organization
Time Team America
Web Address (URL)
http://www.pbs.org/time-team/explore-the-sites/lost-civil-war-prison/metal-detection/
Notes
Time Team America provides an overview of the relationship between metal detecting and archaeology, as well as links to online resources and a discussion about metal detecting ethics.
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 2: Responsibility for the conservation of the historic environment
- Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
Keywords & Terms
- Avoid, Discourage, and Report Unethical and Illegal Activity
- Consultation/Partnership with Affected Groups
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- Looting, Collecting, and Illicit Trade of Cultural Property
- Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
- Preservation of Archaeological Resources
- Professional Relationships and Communication
- Promotion of Archaeological Research/Archaeology as Scientific Discipline
- Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach
- Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis