What Is Forensic Archeology?
Forensic archeology is a scientific discipline that applies archeological techniques to resolve issues related to medicine and law.
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Processing Remains
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Forensic archeology involves the recovery of human remains in a controlled fashion to preserve evidence. The purpose is to reconstruct the scene as it was before excavation.
The Purpose of Reconstruction
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Forensic archeology can provide information about circumstances of death, the connection between an assailant and the scene, and natural forces that might have disturbed a crime scene.
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Archeology vs Forensic Archeology
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Archeology is a subelement of anthropology that is concerned with humans of ancient cultures. Forensic archeology also includes analysis of the present environment, such as the existing ground surface and vegetation, as well as fingerprints, footprints, tool marks and perishable remains.
Chain of Custody
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As a forensic discipline, forensic archeology must include a legal chain of custody for all evidence. All samples must be protected, accounted for and be ready to be presented in court as evidence.
When Forensic Archeology is Used
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Forensic archeology is important in finding and excavating buried or hidden remains, collecting scattered remains, and recording environmental data for later use by other specialists such as entomologists and botanists.
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