Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1035520 | Journal of Archaeological Science | 2012 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
A new method for modelling archaeological resource potential is presented that avoids some of the mathematical violations and inconsistencies of previously-favoured techniques. The Minanha research area in west-central Belize and a database of other Maya centres from within Belize are used as a case study for demonstrating the utility of the proposed modelling technique.
► We critique existing predictive modelling methods commonly applied in archaeology. ► We find existing predictive modelling methods to be inadequate. ► We propose a new method of predictive modelling in archaeology. ► The method is adaptive to local conditions, mathematically sound, and extendible. ► The method performs well in a case study using data from the Maya area.
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Authors
W. Chris Carleton, James Conolly, Gyles Ianonne,