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ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
CONT

An accidental discovery ranges from noting the presence of archaeological objects on the ground or the seabed to discoveries made on eroding banks after a flood. Archaeological objects or structures can also be exposed during excavations done for maintenance purposes, other general works, or during a response to an emergency situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
CONT

Une découverte accidentelle peut se traduire par la découverte d'objets archéologiques se trouvant sur le sol sur le fond marin ou ayant échoués sur une berge érodée à la suite d'une inondation. Des objets ou des structures archéologiques peuvent avoir été trouvés au cours de travaux d'entretien ou autres, ou même au moment de répondre à une situation d'urgence.

Spanish

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