The Centre for Field Archaeology (CETA), established at the Department of Archaeology of the FF UHK, is a university workplace that focuses on applied archaeological research. It provides comprehensive services in archaeological research. CETA is closely linked to academics and other experts in the field, which allows it to monitor and actively apply the latest scientific knowledge and methods.
Offered services
We provide anthropological analysis of material from archaeological excavations. Preparation, documentation, and basic evaluation in the field Cleaning and reconstruction Processing, photographic documentation, excavation report Anthropological analysis includes age and sex determination, and height estimation. We further assess health conditions, including manifestations of diseases and work stress traces on the skeleton. In the case of...
We provide analyses of osteological zoological material from archaeological and palaeontological (Quaternary) sites. Archaeozoology focuses on the study of animal remains (e.g., bones, teeth, horn, mollusk shells, etc.) associated with archaeological situations to address issues of human-animal relationships and their environment. This often involves studying the biology and ecology of the animals themselves. Archaeozoological analyses...
CT reconstruction is based on the acquisition of 600 X-ray images per sample. The resolution of CT ranges between 55 µm and 120 µm based on the size of the artefact. The resolution of 55 µm can be reached for samples with a width up to 50 mm. The maximum width of the scanned sample...
The Department of Geoinformatics fully covers the needs of geodetic survey during archaeological excavation and the digital processing of archaeological documentation. A total station, GNNES rover with corrections, and a leveling device are available for these services. We provide geodetic surveying simultaneously with the course of excavation. Based on a prior agreement, it is possible...
We provide an X-ray survey of archaeological artefacts made from base as well as precious metals. Services include: X-ray image acquisition in positive or negative, with the possibility of further editing (400 CZK without VAT per image) Professional evaluation Preparation of a protocol about the survey The survey is suitable for: Artefacts picked up in...
We provide conservation services for archaeological artefacts made of base and precious metals. Services include: Detailed photographic documentation of the artefacts (before, after, and during intervention) X-Ray Fluorescence measurement (400 CZK without VAT per measurement) Cleaning of artefacts and desalination Stabilization/Passivation of corrosion Consolidation and fixation of surface layers Conservation Adjustment We offer conservation for:...
We provide detection of subsurface archaeological structures using geophysical measurements by the magnetometry method. This method is ideal for detecting: Residential features Linear enclosures Fortifications of hillforts Military camps Suitable areas for using this method include: Cultivated areas (fields, meadows) To a lesser extent, also forests Equipment: The measurements are carried out using a fluxgate...
We offer analytical services for measuring the elemental composition using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (XRF), both for the composition of mobile artefacts, mainly metal (material analysis), and sedimentary samples from sites (geochemical analysis). Equipment: Olympus VANTA hand-held spectrometer, equipped with a mode for measuring soils, a mode for measuring soils with an emphasis on the content...
Our services include: Washing of pottery Description and basic recording Gluing Reconstruction of entire shapes or parts of containers Replenishment of lost parts; on request, we can also color replenished areas Restoration of ceramic vessels In situ excavation of ceramic vessels We carry out standard procedures for the processing, conservation, and restoration of archaeological ceramics....