Archaeological Documentation and Preservation

What was the primary focus of early archaeological expeditions before the 1900s?

• Scientific documentation

• Preserving cultural heritage

• Plundering and collecting treasures

• Digital archiving

Who was one of the pioneers in developing a complex recording system for archaeological expeditions?

• George Reisner

• Howard Carter

• Heinrich Schliemann

• John Pendlebury

What was a significant challenge in preserving the glass plate negatives used in early archaeological photography?

• Digital corruption

• Chemical decomposition

• Loss of color

• Overexposure to light

What role did record books and ledgers play in early archaeological documentation?

• They were used for artistic sketches

• They served as databases for documenting finds

• They were used to store excavation tools

• They contained personal diaries of archaeologists

What was discovered by contacting the descendants of George Reisner's Egyptian workmen?

• Ancient artifacts

• Additional excavation diaries in Arabic

• Lost photographs

• Unpublished manuscripts

What is a mastaba tomb?

• A type of ancient Egyptian pottery

• A tool used in excavation

• A type of burial chamber for elite Egyptians

• A modern archaeological database

What was George Reisner's primary interest in his publications?

• Digital archiving

• Interpretation and synthesis of archaeological findings

• Detailed study of individual tombs

• Preservation of artifacts

What is the goal of integrating traditional archaeological materials with modern technologies?

• To replace old methods entirely

• To enhance accessibility and study of archaeological sites

• To create virtual reality games

• To eliminate the need for physical archives

What is digital epigraphy?

• A technique for preserving ancient manuscripts

• A process of photographing tomb walls

• A way to create 3D models of artifacts

• A method of tracing inscriptions using digital tools

How does the Giza project aim to make archaeological materials accessible?

• By storing them in a single museum

• By digitizing and linking them online

• By creating physical replicas

• By selling them to private collectors