Real Evidence:
Remote Sensing goes only so far for some... Excavation and material evidence are called upon. Here too GIS provides tools for recording and for extending interpretation. A group of smashed pottery vessels was found on the floor of the Structure C in the 'Palace Complex'. The remains were drawn 'in situ' before being lifted and all the spatial information recorded for inclusion in a Geographical Information System.

Recovery and Restoration of Artefacts:
The pots themselves are dealt with by the expert conservator and restored as much as is possible. Pieces or whole pots are carefully drawn and photographed and this information too can be included in linked databases. When a substantial corpus of material has been recovered, recorded and the information included in GIS there will be undoubtedly a number of studies and analysis that we will contemplate doing.

Digital Restoration:
Meanwhile the finds, such as this very large bowl, are illustrated with a combination of drawings, photos and 3D reconstruction. Interested parties can consult our publications and web page.