Abstract
More often than not, geophysical surveys are conducted to find places to dig. In this paper, we answer the call to use geophysical data not just for prospection, but for actual interpretation of the past. To do this, we use gradiometer data collected at the Etowah site (9Br1), a Mississippian period center located in the modern state of Georgia. Etowah is unique among major Mississippian period centers because its occupation is segmented by periods of abandonment. As a result, with each occupation a new community was established at the site. Communities are created by building a shared sense of place, purpose, and history—a collective identity. In this paper we use geophysical data to explore how the built environment was used to create community and reinforce changing identities during the history of Etowah.
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