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FieldNotes Archaeological Journal is a fully independent publication. Est. 2016. Our editorial decisions are made solely by our team of independent journalists, researchers, and editors.
Peer-reviewed independent archaeological journalism documenting excavations, discoveries, and heritage preservation worldwide.
Every field report is independently verified by at least two qualified archaeologists not affiliated with the excavation team. Our journalists operate under a strict code of ethics that prohibits any subject of coverage from influencing editorial content, story selection, or publication decisions. All funding sources are disclosed in our annual transparency report. No individual, corporation, or organization featured in our coverage has any ownership stake, editorial input, or operational role in this publication.
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