Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. transporting
6. lifting (transporting)

Anotations

Scope note:

A method for lifting and removing large or fragile objects or groups of objects from archaeological excavations by surrounding them with rigid foam or other supporting materials. The block often incorporates some of the surrounding soil, which lends extra support.