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Archaeological Excavation

Archaeological excavations occur in three main phases: Survey, Site Testing & Evaluation, and Data Recovery
Archaeological Monitoring

When there is a possibility of a project destroying or disturbing cultural remains, state and federal laws require that the work be monitored by an archaeologist to prevent damage to potential historic or prehistoric sites.
Historic Structures

Some compliance requirements may call for evaluation of historic standing structures or engineering features.
Archaeological Survey

The purpose of archaeological survey is to locate, delineate, and determine the eligibility status of archaeological sites for the National Register of Historic Places.

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Prentice Thomas & Associates, Inc. (PTA) was established by Dr. Prentice M. Thomas in 1977 (then referred to as New World Research) to provide a range of archaeological and cultural resource management (CRM) services to a wide range of clientele. Since 1977, PTA has conducted over 1400 archaeological projects in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and other locations in the United States; responding to our nation’s goal of preserving its diverse historical and cultural values by integrating exciting research with compliance work and providing timely and cost-effective services in CRM and historic preservation.