Project Submissions
The search for the truth of our origins should be a collective process. All of humanity stands to gain from the recovery of knowledge pertaining to our distant past, and all of humanity deserves to be part of that mission. If you know of a site that requires archaeological rescue, we invite you to submit a proposal. No academic background is required, as we encourage independent researchers, and anyone passionate about the subject, to be heard.
While we already have a long list of many important projects awaiting only funding, we will carefully consider any submissions we receive, and if any are evaluated to be among the top priorities at any time, we will publish the final reviewed and edited project proposal, with credit to the original author, and hopefully, fund the project!
To propose a project:
Please be concise, yet thorough, and follow the general format below. Send the document file or PDF to info@archaeologicalrescue.org, including ‘Project Proposal’ in the subject line.
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Project Proposal Template
Site significance:
Why is it important? How significantly could it change our view of the past?
What could potential further work at the site uncover and how could that affect our view of the past?
Past research, expeditions, or excavations:
Provide an outline of what work has been done on the site in the past, including
– all relevant discoveries made
– any validations of authenticity, if required
– any leads provided, on additional work that would be worthwhile
Site description:
Include a general description of the site and descriptions of all significant structures within the area.
Include a map/aerial image showing the full area, with each significant location labelled.
Optionally, include closer up maps/aerial images of sections.
While being as clear and concise as possible, try to include every detail that is relevant to the case, even if it becomes a long description.
Include photos or diagrams wherever possible to help illustrate.
Description of threats:
Explain why the site is at risk.
Address any active damage at the site that may be occurring currently (flooding, erosion, theft/vandalism, etc.), as well as any potential future dangers/risks, with applicable images if possible.
Document any precedents for destruction of archaeological monuments in the area.
Essentially, explain why the site is in need of urgent rescue and attention.
(The following two sections may be largely determined by the ARF board, but providing any relevant information will be helpful to us, as we determine what can be done. We can discuss the subject with you after reading the initial report.)
Solutions:
Explain any and all potential projects that could be established at the site to either protect, restore, or recover any artifacts, records, knowledge or structures.
If a multi-phase project is required, give a brief description of each step in sequence.
Explain any locations where further exploration or investigation is deemed worthwhile.
Explain any locations where geophysical surveys (using remote sensing technologies like ground penetrating radar) could show underground structures.
Requirements:
Mention any government or cultural agencies from which permissions would be required.
If participation by a university, museum or organization is required, suggest any that may be most qualified or interested.
Give cost estimates for any proposed projects, as well as the whole, ideal project.
Try to describe generally what the money would be going towards (excavation workforce, equipment, archaeological professionals, university grants, housing, salaries, transportation, etc.).