Abstract
Abstract The identification of architectural features in mud is one of the most persistent problems of archaeologists throughout the world. A two‐part controlled experiment is described in which a series of simple mechanical tests are developed to detect such features, sight unseen. These tests exploit specificity to presumed patterns of material distribution in various architectural categories and are assessed in terms of ease of application, time required, and the potential to identify different features when used in concert. The operational procedure followed is such that it may be adapted to a myriad of climatic regimes, building technologies and archaeological contexts.
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