Site reports are foundational, primary sources of archaeological excavations that contain basic and detailed information on found artifacts and features of the site. These reports include information such as the following: site location and size, chronological placement, the extent to which the site has been excavated, as well as artifacts, maps, photographs, and more. Site reports enable archaeologists and other researchers to understand the excavations of the site over time.
Site reports can be published in books, chapters within books, journal articles, and as standalone resources or supplements.
Strategies for Locating Site Reports
Generally, there are not subject headings (i.e., tags) for site reports, but there are some tips to locating site reports in the library catalog, OneSearch.
- Search excavations archaeology [site/region/country]
- Try using one of the following words along with your geographic region/site or an artifact that you're researching:
- excavation
- antiquities
- archaeology
- site
- report
