‘New dog- Old tricks?’ Training in Action- Geophysical Training in Tunisia
Channel: Recording Archaeology
Date: 2019-08-23

Patricia Voke (Wessex Archaeology)
Libya and Tunisia have an extensive number of archaeological and World Heritage Sites.  However, instability in the region has put much of this at risk. Access to record these remains, in advance of any potential destruction, is also particularly challenging. One possible method of mitigating this has been developed through a British Council funded project ‘Training in Action’. This aimed to enable local Libyan and Tunisian archaeologists to develop skills in heritage documentation techniques and preventative conservation.
This paper presents the outcomes of such an approach and identifies some considerations for any future applications. Training was focused on digital data and recording through GIS and geophysical survey techniques. The objective was twofold; Firstly, to provide the techniques to carry out geophysical survey and secondly, to train the trainees to become trainers themselves. The intention is that this should serve as a replicable model for Libyan and Tunisian heritage professionals, enabling the integration of such techniques into future projects. By doing so, it is hoped that this will create a long-term, sustainable model for the protection of heritage sites.