The Contribution of Archaeology and Science in the Investigation of the Past (HSC SSCE Modern History): Flashcards

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The Contribution of Archaeology and Science in the Investigation of the Past
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GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar)

Non-intrusive method to survey beneath the surface

How GPR works

Uses sound waves to detect changes in ground density

Graveshaft

Shaft created when a grave was dug

Documented graves at Third Cemetery

241 graves

Third Cemetery burial dates

1881 to 1925

Estimated unmarked graves, Third Cemetery

More than 100

Adaptive reuse

New purpose for heritage site while preserving features

Autoclaves

Large sterilisation chambers using heat and steam

Rock inscriptions documented (1983)

800 historical inscriptions

2014-2015 Q Station project leader

Dr Louise Steding from Swinburne University

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