The Culture and Heritage Unit offers a complete technical service for research and consulting archaeologists and has access to the UQ Archaeological Science Laboratories.
Our personnel draw on their extensive experience in consulting and research archaeology in Australasia, the Pacific, South and Southwest Asia, Africa and Europe, to provide clients with effective integrated scientific outcomes, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Our specialist archaeological services
Artefact analysis
- Lithic analysis
- Historical artefact analysis
- Textiles analysis
- Residue and use-wear analysis
Artefact imaging
We prepare technical images to client specification including:
- 3D artefact scans
- high-magnification light images
- scanning electron micrographs
Bones and Shells
Specialist knowledge and outstanding comparative collections underpin our services. We specialise in the analysis of:
- shell middens
- cave faunas
- animal and ancestral remains
to provide economic and environmental data.
Geophysical and spatial analysis
Our dedicated archaeological geophysical services include:
- Magnetic gradiometry
- Resistivity
- Ground-penetrating radar
- Electromagnetic induction (EMI)
Environmental archaeology
Our well equipped archaeo-botany laboratory provides analysis of:
- wood charcoals
- seed
- pollen
- phytoliths
including integrated multi-disciplinary packages, to allow investigation of ancient plant use and past environments.