Area of archaeological potential

There are many specific features that contribute to areas of archaeological potential, but the key component is that the environmental factors remained at a constant state throughout the entirety of their existence.

The main reason for the great success archaeologists have come across in Egypt is due to the careful construction of the pyramids hundreds of centuries ago.

[2] Due to the intricate design and level of protection these pyramids hold, they have subsequently created an ideal environment for the artifacts within to withstand thousands of years.

The eruption of Vesuvius in 69AD covered the entire civilisation in a pyroclastic surge,[4] a cloud of ash and superheated gases (100-499 degrees c) traveling at 100-200 kilometers an hour.

Pericles wanted to present an image that visually reveal the social, political, and military strength and power that Athens held over the Mediterranean.

Southern Greece enjoys what is referred to as a “Mediterranean” climate, which includes light winter rains and summer droughts.

The climate doesn't change drastically throughout the year in Greece, meaning that the multitude of artifacts do not get exposed to harsh and extreme weather conditions.

Estelle Laser, an Australian Archeologist, first used CT scans on plaster casts, which in turn have helped to gain a much clearer sense of the reality of the people who died, uncovering their age, gender, health, and other important features.

This new information about the bodies found on the site has helped archaeologists to gain a deeper knowledge of the people of Vesuvius and their daily life.

Many countries have a rich history and idyllic conditions which all point towards archaeological potential, although politics hamper their uncovering both positively and negatively.