Reconstruction is not a technique used in architectural archaeology. It is a process of creating a replica of a building or structure based on archaeological evidence.

The primary goal of architectural archaeology is to understand the history, materials, and function of a building or structure.

Volume excavation is not a type of archaeological excavation. It is a method of mining that involves removing large amounts of material from a site.

The budget is the most important factor to consider when choosing an excavation strategy. The size of the site, the type of soil, and the depth of the deposits will all affect the cost of the excavation.

The purpose of documentation in architectural archaeology is to record the findings of an excavation, create a visual representation of a building or structure, and provide a written description of a building or structure.

Excavation survey is not a type of archaeological survey. It is a method of excavation that involves removing large amounts of material from a site.

A test pit is smaller than a trench, is dug to a greater depth than a trench, and is used to investigate a specific area of a site.

The most common type of archaeological excavation is a trench. Trenches are long, narrow excavations that are used to investigate a specific area of a site.

The purpose of an area excavation is to expose a large area of a site. This type of excavation is often used to investigate the layout of a building or structure.

A footing is the lowest part of a building or structure. It is a foundation that is made of stone or concrete and is used to support the weight of the building or structure.

The purpose of a wall footing is to support the weight of a wall, prevent the wall from sinking, and keep the wall from cracking.

The most common type of wall footing is a spread footing. A spread footing is a wide, shallow foundation that is used to support the weight of a wall.

A pier is a vertical support that is made of stone or concrete. It is used to support a bridge or a building.

The purpose of a lintel is to support the weight of a wall above a door or window, prevent the wall from cracking, and keep the door or window from sagging.

The most common type of lintel is a stone lintel. A stone lintel is a horizontal beam that is made of stone and is used to support the weight of a wall above a door or window.