Tla'amin Archaeology - Preservation

Artifact and Site Preservation
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Inorganic Materials like metal, rocks, glass and ceramics usually preserve well. Wind, rain, snow, and chemicals will cause them to degrade. If artifacts are buried quickly, they will be protected and will usually last longer.

Collection of Metal Artifacts

Š2009 SFU Archaeology &
Tla'amin First Nation

Which of the following artifacts are most likely to preserve in your backyard?


*The car, bone, & adze blade would preserve well. The basket, wood & sinew on the adze would not.*
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