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In this chapter, two case studies from the colonial Chesapeake are presented to demonstrate the potential of low visibility archaeological sites toward the interpretation of historical landscapes. By comparing survey results against data recovery excavations, it is argued that low-density sites offer an important resource that need to be more effectively considered when engaging in inter- and intra-site spatial analyses, regional settlement patterning, and the determination of site significance as part of cultural resource surveys.
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Kostro, M. (2006). Excavating Sites Unseen. In: Archer, S.N., Bartoy, K.M. (eds) Between Dirt and Discussion. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34219-1_10
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