AGSA
Definition
The Archaeology and Forensic Science Association, the UK professional body that formalised standards for casework, training, and peer review in forensic archaeology from the 1990s onward.
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- History and Scope of Forensic ArchaeologyThe Archaeology and Forensic Science Association, the UK professional body that formalised standards for casework, training, and peer review in forensic archae...