Archaeological science, methodology and techniques Books
Archaeopress Archaeological Heritage Conservation and
Book SynopsisArchaeological heritage conservation is all too often highly conflicted and fraught with pitfalls in part due to a poor understanding of the historical and current underpinnings that guide best practice. When heritage places are managed with international principles in mind the sites stand out as evidencing superior outcomes. The International Scientific Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management expresses concern in the Salalah Guidelines of 2017 with the persistent problems facing archaeological sites that are open to the public. National heritage icons face overwhelming pressure to provide the mainstay of local, national and international tourism economies while in some instances being situated in locations destined for major development or military conflict. Leaders in the field of archaeological heritage conservation, particularly with respect to World Heritage listed properties, assert that economic interests often are at the forefront of management decision making while heritage values are given lesser, if any, consideration. Continuing and future zones of discomfort such as the impact of war, theft of national cultural property, over-development, unconstrained excavation, extreme nationalism, uncontrolled visitation and professionalisation need to be addressed if future generations are to be afforded the same heritage values as are available today.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Archaeology, significance and heritage; 3. Internationalism; 4. Challenges; 5. Sustainability; 6. Economics; 7. Governance and risks; 8. International reflections; References; Appendix 1 International and national instruments; Appendix 2 Salalah Guidelines for the Management of Public Archaeological Sites
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Archaeopress Dating Urban Classical Deposits: Approaches and
Book SynopsisDating Urban Classical Deposits: Approaches and problems in using finds to date strata considers the issues surrounding the dating of archaeological strata on the basis of the assemblages recovered from them. This process is one of the most common processes in archaeology, yet it is still poorly structured theoretically, methodologically and operatively. No manuals specifically tackle the issue as a whole and consideration of useful theoretical and methodological tools is fragmentary. This book has been developed to try to correct this failing; it is based on the idea that for dating a given layer through the materials recovered from it, the embedding process of the materials must be modelled. The book reviews the present state of archaeological practice and follows this with a theoretical discussion of the key concepts involved in the issue of dating deposits; the main methodological tools which can be employed (quantitative, qualitative and comparative) are then discussed in detail. The text presents a problem-oriented taxonomy of deposits, with depositional models for assessing how different assemblages can be analysed for dating; each type of deposit is accompanied by case studies where the methodological tools used are explained. Finally, a structured working method is proposed. The topic of dating deposits crosses the chronological and spatial borders of many archaeologies, but the book focusses on Classical cities (particularly Roman), as they present specific traits (continuous occupation, high rates of residuality, high impact architecture, waste management etc.) making them unique fields for study.Trade Review'Guido Furlan's merit is to bring together the English and Italian language research and to show parallel lines of discussion that are often ignored by the other side. He also shows how easily statistical methods can be used profitably and included in the evaluation of an excavation. In classical archaeology, in particular, reflection on archaeological taphonomy should be given greater weight. In this regard, the book discussed is a contribution worth reading, which gives reason to hope that the subject will also be dealt with more intensively in German-speaking countries.' – Thomas Lappi (2021): Germania 99Table of ContentsPreface (Prof. J. Bonetto, UNIPD) ; Part I Introducing the topic ; I.1 Introductory remarks ; I.2 Notes for a literature review ; Part II Theory ; II.1 Preliminary observations ; II.2 Key concepts ; Part III Tools ; III.1 Introduction ; III.2 OSL, TL, mortar dating and non-mediated chronology ; III.3 A quantitative approach to assemblages ; III.4 Qualitative approaches to assemblages and deposits ; III.5 The contribution of ethnoarchaeology, experimental archaeology and literary sources ; III.6 Coping with intrusive materials ; Part IV Typology and analysis ; IV.1 The arrangement (a typology for deposits?) ; IV.2 Primary deposits with abrupt formation ; IV.3 Primary deposits with continuous formation ; IV.4 Mixed deposits ; IV.5 Secondary deposits ; IV.6 Other deposits ; Part V Synthesis and conclusions ; V.1 Towards a working method ; V.2 Conclusions ; Appendices ; 1. Self-archaeology compiled forms ; 2. The main sites ; References
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Archaeopress The Dialectic of Practice and the Logical
Book SynopsisThe Dialectic of Practice and the Logical Structure of the Tool undertakes a critical review of recent trends in the archaeological and anthropological theory of technology from processual neo-positivism and postprocessual relativism to the contemporary French and American anthropology, and the symmetrical theory of material culture. On the basis of a critique of their logical premises and epistemological consequences, it draws on the tradition of Hegelian dialectics in order to propose an alternative understanding of technology as a material social practice within which the subject and the object –the socio-cultural and the natural– are produced concurrently as inter-constituted elements, and they are unified through their mutual negative relation to each other. Consequently, it is argued that this dynamic practical relation is consolidated in the concept of the tool. The analysis of its logical structure shows its role as an immanent moment of technological practice. According to Hegel, a tool is not a neutral means for transmitting subjective ends to an external object but the material expression of the practical relationship between artisan and matter, and of their negative unity within practice. Concerning this point, the discussion follows a detailed reconstruction of Hegel’s theoretical reflections on the tool concept, and it evaluates their significance for the contemporary debates on the question of techniques and technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction ; PART I: A Brief History of Research: From neo-positivism to phenomenology and beyond ; Elusive technology and analytic dualism: between processual objectivism and post-processual idealism ; French and American anthropology of technology: synthetic dualism and the concept of the “process” ; The chaîne opératoire approach: some theoretical remarks ; Symmetrical theory and the phenomenology of material culture ; PART II: Hegel and the Concept of Practice: Elements for a dialectical theory of technology ; Dialectics in contemporary archaeological and anthropological theory ; The dialectic of practice: reconsidering Hegel ; PART III: The Subject, the Object, and the Logical Structure of the Tool ; Heidegger’s phenomenology or the tool as not a tool ; Hegel’s tools: relationality, universality, and effectivity ; Epilogue ; References
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Archaeopress Approaches to the Analysis of Production Activity
Book SynopsisApproaches to the Analysis of Production Activity at Archaeological Sites presents the proceedings of an international and interdisciplinary workshop held in Berlin in 2018, which brought together scholars whose work focusses on manufacturing activities identified at archaeological sites. The various approaches presented here include new excavation techniques, ethnographic research, archaeometric approaches, GIS and experimental archaeology as well as theoretical issues associated with how researchers understand production in the past. These approaches are applied to research questions related to various technological and socio-economic aspects of production, including the organisation and setting of manufacturing activities, the access to and use of raw materials, firing structures and other production-related installations. The chapters discuss production activities in various domestic and institutional contexts throughout the ancient world, together with the production and use of tools and other items made of stone, bone, ceramics, glass and faience. Since manufacturing activities are encountered at archaeological sites on a regular basis, the wide range of materials and approaches presented in this volume provides a useful reference for scholars and students studying technologies and production activities in the past.Table of ContentsPreface – Anna K. Hodgkinson and Cecilie Lelek Tvetmarken ; 1. Introduction – Anna K. Hodgkinson and Cecilie Lelek Tvetmarken ; 2. Working from Home – Middle Kingdom Daily Life on Elephantine Island, Egypt – Johanna Sigl and Peter Kopp ; 3. Production Moments and Areas in a Big House in Pompeii: The House of Ariadne from the 2nd Century BC to AD 79 – Macarena Bustamante-Álvarez and Albert Ribera i Lacomba ; 4. The Bone Workshop of the Armoury from the Chariotry of Ramesses II in Qantir-Piramesse – a Case Study – Silvia Prell and Chiori Kitagawa ; 5. Smoke Signals: The Social Dimension of Glass Production in Visigothic Iberia – David J. Govantes-Edwards, Chloë N. Duckworth, Amaya Gómez and Lauro Olmo ; 6. Finding Scarab Amulet Workshops in Ancient Egypt and Beyond: ‘Typological’ vs. ‘Material’ Workshops – Stephanie L. Boonstra ; 7. Using Spatial Analysis for Understanding the Manufacture and Manipulation of Late Bronze Age Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Glass – Anna K. Hodgkinson ; 8. Some Results of Experimental ‘Roman’ Glass Furnace Projects and Their Relevance for Archaeology – Frank Wiesenberg ; 9. Investigating Dynastic Egyptian Pottery-Making: Archaeological and Ethnographical Considerations – Sarah K. Doherty ; 10. Pottery Production in Ancient Sudan: A Case Study of the Pottery from the Slag Heaps of Meroe and Hamadab – Carmen Ting and Jane Humphris ; 11. Ground Stones: The Product as a Production Place – Adnan Baysal ; 12. What is a Workshop? – Cathy Lynne Costin
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Archaeopress New Agendas in Remote Sensing and Landscape
Book SynopsisNew Agendas in Remote Sensing and Landscape Archaeology in the Near East is a collection of papers produced in honour of Tony James Wilkinson, who was Professor of Archaeology at Durham University from 2006 until his death in 2014. Though commemorative in concept, the volume is an assemblage of new research representing emerging agendas and innovative methods in remote sensing. The intention is to explore the opportunities and challenges faced by researchers in the field today, and the tools, techniques, and theoretical approaches available to resolve them within the framework of landscape archaeology. The papers build on the traditional strengths of landscape archaeology, such as geoarchaeology and settlement pattern analysis, as well as integrating data sources to address major research questions, such as the ancient economy, urbanism, water management and the treatment of the dead. The authors demonstrate the importance of an interdisciplinary approach for understanding the impact of human activity on shaping the landscape and the effect that landscape has on sociocultural development.Trade Review'This is a book with many great studies on landscape archaeology in West Asia and I have no doubt that it will become much consulted by all scholars working on those landscapes, and on the archaeology of West Asia in general. I congratulate the authors and editors on this volume.' – Dr. B.S. Düring (2023): Bibliotheca Orientalis no. LXXX 1/2 Table of ContentsPreface – Eleanor Barbanes Wilkinson ; List of Principal Publications of Tony J. Wilkinson ; 1. Introduction – McGuire Gibson ; 2. The Search for Hidden Landscapes in the Shahrizor: Holocene Land Use and Climate in Northeastern Iraqi Kurdistan – Anke Marsh and Mark Altaweel ; 3. Social Life and Social Landscapes Among Halaf and Ubaid Communities: A Case Study from the Upper Tigris Area – Marco Iamoni ; 4. Funerary Landscapes in the Land of Nineveh: Tracking Mobile Pastoralists in the Transtigridian Piedmont of Northern Iraq – Daniele Morandi Bonacossi ; 5. Mapping and Modelling the ‘Invisible Dead’: Reconstructing Demographics in the Ancient Near East – Jennie Bradbury and Graham Philip ; 6. The Gorgān Wall’s Garrison Revealed Via Satellite Search: Sasanian Fort Design in Northern Iran – Eberhard W. Sauer, Hamid Omrani Rekavandi and Jebrael Nokandeh ; 7. Investigating Mobile Pastoralist Landscapes in North East Iran: The Contribution of Remote Sensing – Kristen Hopper and Hamid Omrani Rekavandi ; 8. The View from the Steppe: Using Remote Sensing to Investigate the Landscape of ‘Kranzhügel’ in Its Regional Context – Stefan L. Smith ; 9. How the Hollow Ways Got Their Form and Kept Them: 5000 Years of Hollow Ways at Tell al-Hawa – Michelle de Gruchy and Emma Cunliffe ; 10. Hollow Ways in Southern Mesopotamia – Elizabeth C. Stone ; 11. Remote Sensing-Based Approaches to Site Morphology and Historical Geography in the Northern Fertile Crescent – Jesse Casana ; 12. Extrapolating Ebla: Combining Remote Sensing, Survey and Textual Sources to Define an Early State – Dan Lawrence and Sébastien Rey ; 13. Carchemish and the Hittite Empire in the Middle Euphrates Valley – Michael Brown ; 14. Land of Behemoths: Re-Casting Political Territories of the Middle Bronze Age Jazirah – Rune Rattenborg ; 15. Resurrecting Tello (Ancient Girsu): The Topographical Layout of an Early Dynastic Sumerian City – Sébastien Rey and Camille Lecompte ; 16. Resilient Landscapes: The Evolution of Riparian Landscape Studies in Southern Iraq – Carrie Hritz, Nagham Darweesh Al-Hawi, Khaleel J. Al-Sudani, Badir N. Albadran, and Jennifer R. Pournelle ; 17. Subsistence Stability in Irrigating Societies: A Diachronic Perspective from the Jordan Valley – Eva Kaptijn ; 18. Recognition of Ancient Channels and Archaeological Sites in the Mesopotamian Floodplain Using Satellite Imagery and Digital Topography – Jaafar Jotheri and Mark B. Allen ; 19. Early Islamic Water Management in the Hinterland of Raqqa – Louise Rayne ; 20. Conclusion – Dan Lawrence, Mark Altaweel and Graham Philip
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Archaeopress Building between the Two Rivers: An Introduction
Book SynopsisBuilding between the Two Rivers aims to supply university students and scholars of Near Eastern archaeology with an introduction to 'Building archaeology' methods as applied to the context of Ancient Mesopotamia. It helps the reader understand the principles underlying the discipline, which deals with the registration and analysis of all building materials and techniques involved in the assembly and erection of a construction, and to outline what knowledge and skills are needed, beyond those that are specific to archaeologists. The in-depth registration and analysis of building materials and techniques requires professional skills and experience, which cannot be achieved with only a standard university training in archaeology. However, archaeologists need to know the basics of the classification of building materials, their physical properties, the main techniques of their finishing, as well as the basic principles of statics. They should also be able to let architects understand how to better tune the registration of data to ensure a fruitful archaeological interpretation. Due to the introductory nature of the book, contents are organised in didactic chapters, trying to cover all the main topics and displaying them by means of selected examples. Particular attention is given to the methods of the 'stratigraphic reading', which are discussed in a dedicated appendix authored by Piero Gilento. A thematic bibliography and a technical glossary complete the book, helping readers enhance their understanding of the subject.Trade ReviewThis well-illustrated handbook will introduce students to archaeological evidence alongside epigraphical and visual documents for building materials, architectural elements, and building types in Mesopotamia from the Neolithic to the Achaemenian period, altogether spanning 10,500–333 BC. -- C. C. Mattusch * CHOICE *Essential reading for the archeologist, Stefano Anastasio’s book will also appeal to anyone interested in how and why building techniques invented thousands of years ago still form the basis of architectural planning today. Designed to help budding archeologists determine the age and possible use of ancient buildings, Stefano Anastasio’s authoritative guide traces the evolution of architectural techniques from the 10th millennium BCE to the fourth century BCE. Beginning with a survey of the natural resources of ancient Mesopotamia, Anastasio goes on to compare the particular qualities of such building materials as brick, stone, wood, mortars and even metal and, with the help of detailed illustrations, shows the multiple ways these materials were used to erect walls, lay foundations and create serviceable roofs. He also demonstrates how with the development of the arch, “a huge technological innovation,” buildings became more stable, more spacious and far more beautiful. -- Jane Waldron Grutz * AramcoWorld *Table of ContentsPreface ; Building archaeology: goals and methods ; Building archaeology ; The building survey and stratigraphy ; Direct and indirect sources ; The Mesopotamian context ; Land use and water management ; Urbanisation and city planning ; Ancient cartography, topography and surveying ; Commissioners, designers and builders ; Ancient building crafts and technology ; Building materials ; Building materials: general characteristics ; Earth architecture ; Stone ; Mortar ; Bitumen ; Wood and reeds ; Metals ; Claddings and decorations ; Architectural elements ; Load-bearing structural systems: general features ; Walls ; Arches, vaults and domes ; Pillars and columns ; Openings ; Staircases ; Domestic and urban structures for water management ; Pavements, ceilings and roofs ; Building types ; Ziggurats and temples ; Palaces ; Fortifications ; Houses, storage- and workplaces ; Roads, streets, bridges ; Infrastructures for the water management ; Gardens and orchards ; Portable shelters ; Funerary buildings ; Conclusions ; Appendix: the methods of building archaeology – (Piero Gilento) ; What is and what does ‘building archaeology’ deal with? ; Architectural stratigraphy ; What is a Stratigraphic Building Unit (SBU)? ; What stratigraphic relationships exist between the SBUs? ; Typology and chronotypology in building archaeology ; How to work ; Web resources ; Thematic bibliography ; The Mesopotamian context ; Building materials ; Architectural elements ; Building types ; Bibliographic references ; Chronological table ; Glossary and analytical index ; Illustration credits
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Archaeopress The Neglected Goat: A New Method to Assess the
Book SynopsisDistinguishing between the bones of sheep and goats is a notorious challenge in zooarchaeology. Several methods have been proposed to facilitate this task, largely based on macro-morphological traits. This approach, which is routinely adopted by zooarchaeologists, although still valuable, has also been shown to have limitations: morphological discriminant traits can differ in different sheep/ goat populations and a correct identification is highly dependent upon experience, as well as the availability of appropriate reference collections and the degree to which a researcher is prepared to ‘risk’ an identification. The Neglected Goat provides a new, more objective and transparent methodology, based on a combination of morphological and biometrical analyses, to distinguish between sheep and goat post cranial bones. Additionally, on the basis of the newly proposed approach, it reassesses the role of the goat in medieval England. There are several historical and archaeological questions concerning the role of this animal that have so far remained unanswered: why is the goat commonly recorded in the Domesday Book, when it appears to be so scarce in the contemporary archaeological record? Is the goat under-represented in the archaeological record or over-represented in the Domesday Book? Why is this animal, when identified in English medieval animal bone assemblages, almost exclusively represented by horncores? Through the investigation of a number of English sheep and goat medieval assemblages, this study sheds light on these questions, and suggests that the goat was indeed rarer than the Domesday Book suggests.Table of Contents1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ; 1.2 TAXONOMY ; 1.3 METHODOLOGICAL BACKGROUND ; 1.4 THE MEDIEVAL ENGLISH GOAT: SETTING THE SCENE ; 2 STUDY OF THE MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS AND BIOMETRY OF THE MODERN MATERIAL ; 2.1 METHODS ; 2.2 MATERIALS ; 2.3 INTER-OBSERVER ERROR AND INTRA-OBSERVER ERROR: CONSISTENCY TESTS ; 2.4 MORPHOLOGICAL RESULTS ; 2.5 BIOMETRIC RESULTS ; 2.6 DISCUSSION OF THE STUDY OF THE MODERN MATERIAL: MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOMETRICAL APPROACH ; 3 RE-EVALUATION OF THE ROLE OF THE GOAT IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND ; 3.1 THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ; 3.2 KING’S LYNN (AD 1050-1800) ; 3.3 MEDIEVAL AND POST-MEDIEVAL FLAXENGATE (C. LATE 11TH CENTURY AD; LATE 14TH - MIDDLE 16TH CENTURY AD) ; 3.4 WOOLMONGER /KINGSWELL STREET, NORTHAMPTON (C. 1000-1550 AD) ; 3.5 DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICATION OF THE NEW METHODOLOGY ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSEMBLAGES ; 3.6 REASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF THE GOAT IN MEDIEVAL ENGLISH HUSBANDRY AND ECONOMY: A BEGINNING ; 3.7 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS: THE WAY IS PAVED ; 4 CONCLUSIONS ; REFERENCES ; APPENDICES ; APPENDIX I: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE GOAT IN THE HUMAN PAST ; APPENDIX II: BLAND AND ALTMAN PLOTS AS INTEGRATION OF THE ICC (INTER-OBSERVER ERROR) ; APPENDIX III: DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS FOR THE MODEN SHEEP AND GOAT MATERIAL ; APPENDIX IV: ASSUMPTIONS FOR DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS (DA) AND PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS (PCA) ; APPENDIX V: PCA, A BRIEF GLOSSARY ; APPENDIX VI: DA: HOW TO USE IT TO PREDICT NEW ARCHAEOLOGICAL CASES
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Archaeopress Mapping the Past: From Sampling Sites and
Book SynopsisSession VIII-1 of UISPP 2018 in Paris ‘Mapping the Past’ brought together several contributions reflecting on the need to develop sustainable and reliable approaches to mapping our landscape heritage. The session was guided by the crucial concept termed the ‘archaeological continuum’. This concept can be defined as a proactive approach to landscape survey based on the summative evidence detected (or detectable) within the area under examination, reducing spatial and chronological gaps as far as possible through the intensive and extensive application of a wide variety of exploratory methods and analytical techniques. Research work across Europe as well as contributions presented in this session have demonstrated that it is now possible to explore the whole landscape of carefully chosen areas and study them as an archaeological continuum. Archaeological interpretations derived from this kind of approach can be expected to reveal different layers of information belonging to a variety of chronological horizons, each displaying mutual physical (stratigraphic) and conceptual relationships within that horizon. The raising of new archaeological questions and also the development of alternative conservation strategies directly stimulated by the radical ideas inherent in the concept of the ‘archaeological continuum’ are among the major outcomes of the session.Table of ContentsList of Figures ; General introductory text of the series ; Introduction to the volume ; Establishing meanings, roles and limits of ‘Archaeological Continuum’ paradigms – Stefano Campana ; Mound landscape continuum. Mapping barrows (and more) in the Białowieża Forest, Poland – Michał Szubski ; An integrated approach to the construction of cultural landscapes in Southwest Angola: The case of Huila – Daniela de Matos, Luiz Oosterbeek, Ziva Domingos, Christopher Miller, Nicholas J. Conard, Manuel Sahando Neto, Paulo Valongo, José B. Fernandes, and Maria Helena Henriques ; Geophysical explorations of the classical coastal settlement of Lechaion, Peloponnese (Greece) – Apostolos Sarris, Tuna Kalayci, Nikos Papadopoulos, Nasos Argyriou, Jamie Donati, Georgia Kakoulaki, Meropi Manataki, Manolis Papadakis, Nikos Nikas, Paul Scotton and Konstantinos Kissas ; A view from the hills. Investigating protohistoric phases in the longue durée of the Potenza Valley (Marche, Italy) – Wieke de Neef, Frank Vermeulen ; Magnetic method in the study of the influence of environmental conditions on settlement activity: case study from Fayum Oasis (Egypt) – Tomasz Herbich
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Archaeopress Big Data and Archaeology: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisBig Data and Archaeology presents the papers from two sessions of the 18th UISPP World Congress (Paris, June 2018): Session III-1 (CA): ‘Big data, databases and archaeology’, and Session III-1 (T): ‘New advances in theoretical archaeology’. The advent of Big Data is a recent and debated issue in Digital Archaeology. Historiographic context and current developments are illustrated in this volume, as well as comprehensive examples of a multidisciplinary and integrative approach to the recording, management and exploitation of excavation data and documents produced over a long period of archaeological research. In addition, specific attention is paid to neoprocessual archaeology, as a new platform aimed at renewing the theoretical framework of archaeology after thirty years of post-modernism, and to the refinement of the concept of archaeological cultures, combining processual, contextual and empirical approaches.Table of ContentsIntroduction au volume – François Djindjian, Paola Moscati ; Mégadonnées et archéologie : une introduction – François Djindjian ; How Big Is Big Data? – Paola Moscati ; Les statistiques et l’analyse spatiale des sites archéologiques sont à notre portée – Olivier Buchsenschutz ; Innovative multidisciplinary method using Machine Learning to define human behaviors and environments during the Caune de l’Arago (Tautavel, France) Middle Pleistocene occupations – Sophie Grégoire, Nicolas Boulbes, Bernard Quinio, Matthieu Boussard, Caroline Chopinaud, Anne-Marie Moigne, Agnès Testu, Vincenzo Celiberti, Cédric Fontaneil, Christian Perrenoud, Anne-Sophie Lartigot Campin, Thibaud Saos, Tony Chevalier, Véronique Pois, Henry de Lumley, Marie-Antoinette de Lumley, Antoine Harfouche, Rolande Marciniack, Philippe Carrez, Thierry Hervé ; Cagny-l’Épinette (Somme Valley, France), Thirty Years of Mixed Data: Potential and Limits – Floriane Peudon, Éric Masson, Patrick Auguste, Agnès Lamotte, Anne-Marie Moigne, Alain Tuffreau ; Towards an Archaeological Information System: the evolution of Syslat, an archaeological data management software – Réjane Roure, Hakima Manseri, Sébastien Munos, Michel Py ; L’archéologie néoprocessuelle – François Djindjian ; Transcending ‘Technocomplexes’. When French Empiricism calls for Hypothetico-deductive Method – Pascaline Gaussein
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Archaeopress Studies in Archaeometry: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisThis volume is in honor of the American scholar Rev. H. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C, Ph.D (University of Portland). It contains the papers presented at the Archaeometry Symposium in the 74th Northwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (NORM) which took place in Portland (Oregon), June 18th 2019, covering a wide range of topics. The volume includes papers about the application of different techniques in archaeology in order to comprehend some aspects during and after the excavation, for instance, physics, chemical analysis, remote sensing, LiDAR, etc. This work compiles papers about sites from different places around of the world, Spain, Canada, Thailand, Lithuania or Russia. The aim of the symposium was to facilitate communication between scholars from different places, to present current work in the field, and to stimulate future research.Table of ContentsIdentification of iron and wood through the effects of microstructures in timber-laced walls of the Celtic Iron Age of the Iberian Peninsula. Luis Berrocal-Rangel, Rosario García-Giménez, Raquel Vigil de la Villa, Carmen Gutiérrez-Sáez, Lucía Ruano & Marcos Osório ; Traction or hybrid trebuchet? The use of physical calculations to classify trebuchets. Mario Ramírez Galán, María Benítez Galán, Rafael Montalvo Laguna, Reina Inlow & Ronda S. Bard ; Blue-and-white porcelain in early South Thailand maritime trade. Angelica Kneisly, William Ayres & Maury Morgenstein ; Archaeometallography: a new look at old issues in the history of the iron industry. N. N. Terekhova & V. I. Zavyalov ; Falling from the sky. Aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR applied to the archaeology of architecture and landscape: two fortifications from the Alpujarra (Granada, Spain). Jorge Rouco Collazo, José Antonio Benavides López & José María Martín Civantos ; Early Roman Iron Age jewellery in the Northern Barbaricum: between stylistic and technological simplicity and luxury. Audronė Bliujienė, Gediminas Petrauskas, Jurga Bagdzevičienė, Sergej Suzdalev & Evaldas Babenskas ; The application and evaluation of remote sensing techniques to household archaeology on the Northwest Coast. William T. D. Wadsworth, Andrew Martindale, Colin Grier & Kisha Supernant
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Archaeopress Crimes in the Past: Archaeological and
Book SynopsisCrimes in the Past: Archaeological and Anthropological Evidence aims to discuss the possible examples of crimes in the archaeological past, their detection and interpretation with the help of modern scientific methods, and how interdisciplinary approaches can be conducted in further research concerning ‘crimes of the past.’ The idea to create this publication was born after organizing Session #169 Past Crimes during the 25th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA 2019) in Bern. In this book, readers will find cases of historic and prehistoric ‘crimes scenes’ known from various contexts, including the findings of (pre)historic (mass) graves and lethal violent acts related to warfare, ritual killings, or possible murder cases. In order to get to the bottom of the possible archaeological crime scenes, contemporary interdisciplinary approaches will be used, which allow us to extend the frames of classical archaeological study.Table of ContentsIntroduction ; Part One: Science Applied to Past Crimes ; Wrapping the dead over the centuries ; How forensic geology can be a valuable support to investigate past crimes ; Complementary investigations can help the forensic pathologist ; Part Two: From Prehistory to Middle Ages ; ‘An arrow in your spine’ ; Evidence of injuries and killings in the post-catacomb world (22,000–18,000 cal. BC) ; Comparative analysis of multiple burials from the Late Copper Age, Hungary ; Digital trauma analysis and the mechanism of weapon related injuries ; Dismembered and ditched ; Ritual violence or acts of warfare ; ‘Los ricos tambièn lloran’
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Archaeopress New Frontiers in Archaeology: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisThis volume is the result of the Cambridge Annual Student Archaeology Conference (CASA), held at the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research from September 13–15, 2019. CASA developed out of the Annual Student Archaeology Conference, first held in 2013, which was formed by students at Cambridge, Oxford, Durham and York. In 2017, Cambridge became the home of the conference and the name was changed accordingly. The conference was developed to give students (from undergraduate to PhD candidates) in archaeology and related fields the chance to present their research to a broad audience. The theme for the 2019 conference was New Frontiers in Archaeology and this volume presents papers from a wide range of topics such as new geographical areas of research, using museum collections and legacy data, new ways to teach archaeology and new scientific or theoretic paradigms. From hunting and gathering in the Neolithic to the return of artefacts to Turkey, the papers contained within show a great variety in both geography and chronology. Discussions revolve around access to data, the role of excavation in today’s archaeology, the role of local communities in archaeological interpretation and how we can ask new questions of old data. This volume presents 18 papers arranged in the six sessions with the two posters in their thematic sessions.Table of ContentsNew Frontiers in Archaeology – Kyra Kaercher and Monique Arntz ; Session 1: Strength in Numbers: Combining Old Datasets to Answer New Questions ; Strength in Numbers: Combining Old Datasets to Answer New Questions – Lucy Timbrell ; Hunting in the Neolithic: Zooarchaeological Meta-analysis of the Role of Wild Mammals in Eastern Europe 6500-3000 BCE – Giselle F. Rainsford-Betts ; The Relevance of Çatalhöyük Reflexive Diaries – Gustavo Sandoval ; Multiple Datasets, Multiple Meanings? A Reanalysis of Multiple Internment Burials in Early Anglo-Saxon England – Caroline Palmer ; The Reuse of Archaeological Data: Grand Challenges and New Approaches to Southern Levantine Mortuary Archaeology – Sara Mura ; Session 2: Past and Future-Lifestyle and Inequality ; Past and Future-Lifestyle and Inequality – Sabrina Ki and Helena Muñoz-Mojado ; Magdalenian Minds: Evaluating the Role of Cognition in Mobiliary Art of the Magdalenian – Molly Hardman ; Gathering Practices in Eastern-Central Sweden During the Middle and Late Mesolithic – Erik Solfeldt ; Missing Objects: New Perspectives to Tackle the Problem of Textile Activity – Patricia Rosell Garrido ; Session 3: Animal-Human Interactions: Becoming, Creating, Relating ; Animal-Human Interactions: Becoming, Creating, Relating – Izzy Wisher and Kevin Kay ; Beating the Dead Horse? Using Ethnography for Middle Palaeolithic Zooarchaeological Contexts in North-West Europe – Erica Priestley ; Hounds of Hel: How Did the Mythological Significance of Viking Age Dogs Affect their Social Position? – Jessica Cousen ; Hold Your Horses – Animals in Ancient Thrace – Stella Nikolova ; Seen but not Herd: Animals in La Tène Art in England and Wales – Rebecca L. Ellis ; Wolf vs. Dragon. What if Medieval Dragons Were Wolf-Headed Snakes from Antiquity? – Giuseppe Delia ; Session 4: Public Archaeology in the Light of Global Politics: New Challenges and Opportunities ; Public Archaeology in the Light of Global Politics: New Challenges and Opportunities – Nancy Bomentre ; Rights of Cultural Objects: Gypsy Girl Reuniting with Her Company – Elvin Akbulut Dağlıer ; Papa He’e Nalu: Two Surfboards from Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum – Joanna Tonge ; Session 5: New Frontiers in the Archaeology of Buildings ; New Frontiers in the Archaeology of Buildings – Xosé L. Hermoso-Buxán ; Desert Kites: A New Frontier in Near Eastern Archaeology – Mariam Shakhmuradyan ; Peculiar Elements of the Built Environment: The Problem of ‘Special Rural Settlements’ and Identification of Rural Social Hierarchies. Archaeological Evidence from a Medieval Village in the Western Periphery of the German Central Uplands – Roman Zabolotnîi ; The Fort-Towers in La Rioja (Central-Northern Iberia): Conservation Status and Rehabilitations – Isaac Martínez-Espinosa ; Session 6: New Frontiers in Archaeological Sciences: Trowel-Blazing at the Cutting Edge? ; Introduction: Really Cool Stuff in the Future of Archaeological Sciences – Ruairidh Macleod
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Archaeopress Epigraphy in the Digital Age: Opportunities and
Book SynopsisEpigraphy in the Digital Age: Opportunities and Challenges in the Recording, Analysis and Dissemination of Inscriptions originates from the International Conference El patrimonio epigráfico en la era digital: Documentación, análisis y socialización (Madrid, 20–21 June 2019), organized by the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Santiago de Compostela. Taking the results of the conference as a starting point, the book presents epigraphic research using digital and computational tools, bringing together and comparing the outcomes of both well-established projects and newer ones, so as to establish a comprehensive view according to the most innovative trends in investigation. 21 contributions have been gathered together, involving 38 scholars, which address issues related to open-access databases, SfM Photogrammetry and Digital Image Modelling applied to textual restoration, EpiDoc (TEI-XML edition), and Linked Open Data. In this manner, the book offers a dialogue based on very different perspectives and previous experiences to generate common research questions, methodologies, practical solutions, and significant results. The outcome is intended more a starting point and platform for future research than as a definitive point of arrival in terms of so-called ‘digital epigraphy’.Table of ContentsForeword – Isabel Velázquez Soriano and David Espinosa Espinosa ; Part 1: Preliminary Issues ; Chapter 1: Digital Projects in Epigraphy: Research Needs, Technical Possibilities, and Funding Problems – Silvia Orlandi ; Chapter 2: The Need for an Innovative Approach to the Study of Latin Epigraphic Poetry – Concepción Fernández-Martínez ; Chapter 3: The Role Played by Epigraphy in Archaeological Divulgation – Rosario Cebrián Fernández ; Part 2: Digital Recording and Analysis Techniques in Epigraphy ; Chapter 4: Virtual Epigraphy: Virtual Museums and 3D Epigraphy – Javier Andreu Pintado and Pablo Serrano Basterra ; Chapter 5: Digital Epigraphy: New Technologies and 3D Modelling – Aroa Gutiérrez Alonso, Mercedes Farjas Abadía and Rocío Gutiérrez González ; Chapter 6: Reconstructing the Texts of Funerary Inscriptions from Augusta Emerita for the CIL II2 Mérida Project with the Aid of New Technologies – Jonathan Edmondson ; Chapter 7: Tools Integration for Understanding and Deciphering Inscriptions in the PETRAE Database – Florent Comte, Hernán González Bordas, Milagros Navarro Caballero and Nathalie Prévôt ; Chapter 8: A Sample of the Application of Digital Photogrammetry to Latin Epigraphy: The Epitaphs of the Vadinienses in 3D – David Martino García and Luis Coya Aláez ; Chapter 9: The ‘Toros de Guisando’ in the Digital Age – J. Francisco Fabián, Helena Gimeno Pascual, María del Rosario Hernando Sobrino and Hugo Pires ; Chapter 10: ‘Rough-and-Ready’: 3D Models Rescuing some Roman Inscriptions from Lusitania – Joaquín L. Gómez-Pantoja and Ignacio Triguero ; Part 3: Computational Epigraphy and Digital Dissemination ; Chapter 11: Where Can Our Inscriptions Take Us? Harnessing the Potential of Linked Open Data for Epigraphy – Charlotte Tupman ; Chapter 12: Linguistic Markup and Dialectal Variants. The Perspective of the Digital Corpus Supplementum Epigraphicum Creticum (e-SEC) – Alcorac Alonso Déniz ; Chapter 13: Digital Publication of Texts in Palaeo-European Languages and Script. The State-of-the-Art – María José Estarán Tolosa ; Chapter 14: Philology and Technology in the Hesperia and AEHTAM Databanks – Eduardo Orduña, Eugenio R. Luján and Isabel Velázquez ; Chapter 15: The Epigraphica 3.0 Project: Making Accessible and More Readable the Roman Epigraphy from Ourense Province (Galicia, Spain) – David Espinosa Espinosa, Borja Paz Rodríguez and Miguel Carrero Pazos ; Chapter 16: Roman Open Data. CEIPAC’s Amphora Epigraphy Database – José Remesal Rodríguez and Guillem Rull Fort ; Chapter 17: From CIL XV to the CEIPAC Database: Some Results of Dissemination Data – Juan Manuel Bermúdez Lorenzo ; Chapter 18: M(agistratus) H(ispaniae) R(omanae): A Database of Magistrates from Roman Iberia – Silvia Gazzoli ; Chapter 19: Doing Epigraphy with Digital Support: Tools for the Study of Lapidary Epigraphy – The Case of Roman Goldsmiths – Jordi Pérez González ; Chapter 20: Inscriptions by Christians in Late Antique Rome. Some Issues and Perspectives for the Epigraphic Database Bari (EDB) – Antonio E. Felle ; Chapter 21: EPIHUM, a Database for Renaissance Epigraphy from Portugal and Spain – Manuel Blázquez-Ochando and Manuel Ramírez-Sánchez
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Archaeopress The Plague Cemetery of Alghero, Sardinia
Book SynopsisThe Plague Cemetery of Alghero (Sardinia, Italy, 1582-1583) presents a bioarchaeological analysis of the individuals exhumed from the cemetery of Alghero, which is associated with the plague outbreak that ravaged the city in 1582-1583. This cemetery revealed a particular burial typology, consisting of long and narrow trenches, each containing multiple inhumations, which attests to a catastrophic event, such as an epidemic with high mortality in a short period of time. Given the rarity of human remains from epidemic contexts buried in trenches, the skeletal sample from Alghero represents valuable material. In fact, no other Italian plague cemeteries have been examined through a detailed bioarchaeological analysis, and the study thus serves as a model for future research. The author examines a series of parameters, starting from the demographic profile of the sample –181 individuals from 15 trenches – and taphonomic analysis, and then analysing stature, dental pathologies, stress indicators, degenerative joint disease, entheseal changes and other pathologies. The study is intended to illuminate a cross section of 16th century Sardinian society in a coastal city through a holistic view, which interweaves the documentary evidence for plague, funerary responses and the health status of the population. The main objective is therefore to shed light on a population which lived during a period of plague, revealing lifestyles, activity patterns and illnesses and providing a significant contribution to the bioarchaeology, palaeopathology, and archaeology of the Italian territory.Table of ContentsPreface ; Chapter 1 Introduction ; 1.1 The Plague: historical and biological aspects ; 1.2 The history of Alghero from the origins to the plague of 1582-83 ; 1.3 The site of Lo Quarter ; 1.4 The cemetery (end of 13th-beginning of 17th centuries) ; 1.5 The collective burials of Alghero: the trenches ; 1.6 Aims of the study ; Chapter 2 Materials and methods ; 2.1 Materials ; 2.2 Biological sex estimation ; 2.3 Age at death estimation ; 2.4 Taphonomy ; 2.5 Stature estimation ; 2.6 Non-metric traits ; 2.7 Dental pathologies ; 2.8 Stress indicators ; 2.9 Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) ; 2.10 Entheseal changes ; 2.11 Pathologies ; 2.12 Statistical analysis ; Chapter 3 Results and discussion ; 3.1 Demography ; 3.2 Taphonomic analysis ; 3.3 Stature ; 3.4 Non-metric traits ; 3.5 Dental pathologies ; 3.6 Stress indicators ; 3.7 Degenerative joint disease ; 3.8 Entheseal changes ; 3.9 Pathologies ; Chapter 4 Conclusions and future perspectives ; Appendix ; 1. Methods ; 2. Age and sex of the individuals ; 3. Taphonomy ; 4. Stature data ; Chapter 5 The catalogue of the individuals of each trench ; References
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Archaeopress Interdisciplinary Research into Iron Metallurgy
Book SynopsisInterdisciplinary Research into Iron Metallurgy along the Drava River in Croatia – The TransFER Project presents the results of the scientific project ‘Production of Iron Along the Drava River During Antiquity and Middle Ages: Creation and Transfer of Knowledge, Technology and Commodities - TransFER project (IP – 2016 - 06 - 5047)’ funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. The research presented explores the evidence for and nature of iron production in the lowland area of the central Drava River basin in Croatia during late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages, from the turn of the 4th to the early 9th centuries. The wide-ranging methodology of the project features non-destructive archaeological site identification (surface survey and geophysics), archaeological excavation of sites with attested bloomery iron production and processing along with their associated dwelling and settlement structures, as well as experimental archaeology. The record of bloomery iron production and processing is explored via an interdisciplinary approach which examines the technology used as well as the natural resources (bog iron ores, wood and plant remains) exploited in the production process. The results of the research testify to the importance and longevity of iron production in the area of the Drava river valley.Table of ContentsList of Contributors Preface – Tajana Sekelj Ivančan DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-1 ; Methodological Approach to Detecting Archaeological Sites with Metallurgical Activities on the Territory of the River Drava Basin and the Possibilities of Analysing the Collected Information – Ivan Valent, Tatjana Tkalčec and Siniša Krznar DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-2 ; Results of Geophysical Investigations Related to the Excavated Remains of the Late Antique and Early Mediaeval Iron Production Sites in the Podravina Region, Croatia – Branko Mušič and Barbara Horn DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-3 ; Archaeological Record of Iron Metallurgy Along the Drava River – Tajana Sekelj Ivančan and Tena Karavidović DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-4 ; Absolute Dating of the Virje and Hlebine Sites – Katarina Botić DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-5 ; Mineralogical and Geochemical Characterization of Selected Bog Iron Ores and Archaeological Samples of Roasted Iron Ores and Iron Slags Towards Their Provenance Studies in the Podravina Region – Tomislav Brenko, Sibila Borojević Šoštarić and Stanko Ružičić DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-6 ; Prehistoric Settlement at Virje–Volarski Breg/Sušine – Marko Dizdar and Daria Ložnjak Dizdar DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-7 ; The Archaeological Remains of Settlement at Sites with Smelting Workshop Features in the Podravina Region (Croatian Drava River Basin) – Tajana Sekelj Ivančan DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-8 ; Anthracological Analysis of Samples from Four Sites with Smelting Activity Around Virje and Hlebine – Katarina Botić and Metka Culiberg DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-9 ; Plant Macro-Remains and Traces of Leaves from Virje and Hlebine – Renata Šoštarić and Tihana Vilović DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-10 ; Bone Remains from Archaeological Sites in the Podravina Area with Traces of Metallurgical Activity – Snježana Kužir, Lucija Bastiančić and Nikolina Škvorc DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-11 ; Methodological Framework for Experiments Related to Bloomery Iron Production Procedures: Ore Preparation and Smelting – Tena Karavidović DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-12 ; The Spatial Database of the TransFER project – Tena Karavidović DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-13 ; Knowledge Gathering and Dissemination of the Smelting Process Experience to the Wider Community – Robert Čimin DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-14 ; Evidence of Iron Metallurgy at the Okuje Site – from Findings to Presentation in the Exhibition and More – Aleksandra Bugar DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-15 ; Scientific and Professional Activities within the TransFER Project (2017-2021) – Tajana Sekelj Ivančan and Tena Karavidović DOI: 10.32028/9781803271026-16
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Archaeopress An Experimental Approach to Archaeomorphometrics:
Book SynopsisMeasurements of bones and teeth play an important role in zooarchaeology. They are useful in distinguishing between closely related species and between their wild and domestic forms. Measurements can tell us about size and shape, and for large samples it is sometimes possible to ascertain the sex ratio of the animals from which the bones are derived. For sequences of archaeological assemblages, changes in sizes can tell us about environmental and economic changes such as the advent of domestication and livestock improvement. An Experimental Approach to Archaeomorphometrics has the following aims: to publish a set of metapodial (Artiodactyl) measurements to facilitate comparisons with other bones from archaeological sites and to help the interpretation of measurement data; and to gain a better understanding of metric data, i.e., how much dimensions of different bones and parts of bones vary, and how they reflect the condition of the animal in life. To this end the volume uses principal component analysis to interpret morphological differences between taxa.Table of ContentsAbstract ; Introduction ; Global Synthesis ; The Sri Lankan Synthesis ; Species Description ; Cervus unicolor (Artiodactyl: Cervidae) ; Sus scrofa (Artiodactyl: Suidae) ; Muntiacus muntjak (Artiodactyl: Cervidae) ; Axis axis (Artiodactyl: Cervidae) ; Axis porcinus (Artiodactyl: Cervidae) ; Moschiola meminna (Artiodactyl: Tragulidae) ; Bubalus Bubalis (Artiodactyl: Bovidae) ; Methodology of the study ; General description of terminology used ; Description of the metacarpals ; Description of the metatarsals ; Results ; Results of metacarpals ; Principal component analysis: BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Factor analysis: BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Item analysis of BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Descriptive statistics: BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Principal component analysis: BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Discriminant analysis: species versus BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Factor analysis: BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Item analysis of BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Interpretation of the Results ; Appendix 1: Primary data set of bone measurements ; Appendix 2: Bone terminology ; Appendix 3: Summary report for BP, DP, BM, BL, BS, GL, BD1, BC, BD2 ; Appendix 4: Exclusion of Sus scrofa ; References
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Archaeopress Tectonic Archaeology: Subduction Zone Geology in
Book SynopsisThe effects of tectonic processes on archaeological sites are evidenced by earthquake damage, volcanic eruptions, and tsunami destruction. However, these processes affect a far broader sphere of landform structures, environment, and even climate that envelops an archaeological site and triggers human behavioural activities. Tectonic processes derive directly or indirectly from Plate Tectonics and associated magmatic activity of the Earth’s mantle. This volume thus provides a primer on crucial subduction- and suprasubduction-zone processes due to Plate Tectonics, where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are generated. After a general survey of how tectonic effects are dealt with in geoarchaeology, Part I details how these processes are applied to understand the Japanese landmass’s development, from continental accretion to volcanic archipelago, as a world-standard example. A full glossary of geological terms is included for easy reference. This is followed by detailed examinations of Japan’s tectonic archaeologies in Part II: TephroArchaeology, Earthquake Archaeology, and Tsunami Archaeology. Part III summarizes and critiques the authors’ own geoarchaeological fieldwork in Japan which was underwritten by a clear exposition of its geological and geomorphological background. Looking holistically at a locale and its development through geological time is fruitful in understanding the lay of the land, its resources, and its hazards that affect human occupation potential.Trade Review‘This volume is a most useful addition to a sparse literature. The retrospective is constructed to provide context for the geoarcheology of Japan extending from whole earth processes to site specifics, and in so doing enables comparison with the tectonic archaeology of other regions. Much of the summarized source material is otherwise difficult to find.’ – Eric Force, University of Arizona ; ‘The theme of tectonic archaeology is important and deserves a wide audience. Part I chapters are informed by a detailed and expert geological knowledge, with well-illustrated explanations of concepts, written in a style aimed at a non-expert readership and with an eye to their archaeological relevance. Part II chapters are illustrated with a wealth of examples drawn from the archaeology and history of Japan. Part III illustrates the application of these principles to the author’s field investigations in the Nara Basin, and it serves as a detailed case study to round off the overall theme of the volume.’ – Geoff Bailey, University of YorkTable of ContentsDedication to William R. Farrand ; Preface ; Chapter 1: Tectonic Archaeology vs Geoarchaeology ; Part I: A Geological Introduction to the Japanese Islands ; Chapter 2: A Primer in Plate Tectonics, with Specific Reference to Japan ; Chapter 3: The Palaeogeographic Compilation of the Japanese Landmass ; Chapter 4: Shaping the Japanese Archipelago ; Chapter 5: Making Japan’s Mountains & Basins ; Chapter 6: Japan’s Igneous Activity & Volcanic Arcs ; Chapter 7: Tephra-derived Soils of Japan in comparative context ; Reflections on Part I ; Part II: The Tectonic Archaeologies of Japan ; Chapter 8: TephroArchaeology ; Chapter 9: Earthquake Archaeology ; Chapter 10: Tsunami Archaeology ; Chapter 11: The Inter-relatedness of Tectonics & Hazard Research ; Chapter 12: True Jades, False Friends ; Reflections on Part II ; Part III: Nara Basin Studies ; Chapter 13: Nara Basin Geology & Geomorphology ; Chapter 14: Geoarchaeological Studies in Nara, Japan: the Integrated Findings ; Chapter 15: Acid Soils and Acid Rocks: Misunderstood Implications for Bone Preservation in Japan ; Reflections on Part III ; Volume Conclusions ; Appendices ; Classified Index ; Glossary of East Asian Words ; Glossary & Index of Geological Terms
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Archaeopress Portus, Investigaciones Geoarqueologicas En El
Book SynopsisPortus, investigaciones geoarqueológicas en el muelle este-oeste collects the scientific results of the geoarchaeological project on the east-west pier of Portus (Rome) developed within the framework of the Archaeological Projects Abroad program of the Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte of the Kingdom of Spain, and also under a collaboration agreement between the University of Huelva and the Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica. Since 2017, without interruption until the present, various excavation and study campaigns have focused their efforts on the pier via an inter- and multidisciplinary methodology involving archaeologists, geologists, palaeobotanists and palaeontologists. Thus, excavation activities, geophysical prospecting, petrographic, archaeometric studies and architectural analysis have been developed, always with the application of new photogrammetric techniques and laser scanning, which have allowed us to obtain a significant volume of data. Its analysis and interpretation now gives the most extensive and up-to-date picture of one of the most interesting and extensive docks in Portus, with new contributions related to its chronology, with a building phase from thefourth century AD; its construction system, whose foundations have been determined; the surrounding paleoenvironment, with new data related to the silting process of the Claudio inlet; as well as the changes that occured in the transition to the Early Middle Ages, among others.
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Archaeopress Megaliths and Graphical Markers in Landscapes
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McDonald Institute Monographs Temple People: Bioarchaeology, Resilience and
Book SynopsisThe ERC-funded FRAGSUS Project (Fragility and sustainability in small island environments: adaptation, culture change and collapse in prehistory, 201318) led by Caroline Malone has focused on the unique Temple Culture of Neolithic Malta and its antecedents. This third volume builds on the achievements of Mortuary customs in prehistoric Malta, published by the McDonald Institute in 2009. It seeks to answer many questions posed, but left unanswered, of the more than 200,000 fragments of mainly commingled human remains from the Xaghra Brochtorff Circle on Gozo. The focus is on the interpretation of a substantial, representative subsample of the assemblage, exploring dentition, disease, diet and lifestyle, together with detailed understanding of chronology and the affinity of the ancient population associated with the Temple Culture' of prehistoric Malta. The first studies of genetic profiling of this population, as well as the results of intra-site GIS and visualization, taphonomy, health and mobility, offer important insights into this complex mortuary site and its ritual. These data and the original assemblage are conserved in the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta as a resource for future study.
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The University of Chicago Press Selective Remembrances Archaeology in the
Book SynopsisExamining such nation-states as Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Ukraine, India, and Thailand, this book shows how states invoke the remote past to extol the glories of specific peoples or prove claims to ancestral homelands. It is suitable for archaeologists and historians.Trade Review"In this deeply intriguing and appealing book, expert contributors explore a wide and varied set of political, cultural, and ethical issues. Not only will this excellent collection be formative for the history and practice of archaeology for years to come, but it may also be hotly debated in the various regions it describes." - Suzanne Marchand, author of Down from Olympus"
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The University of Chicago Press Bonebeds Genesis Analysis and Paleobiological
Book SynopsisThe vertebrate fossil record extends back more than 500 million years, and bonebeds - localized concentrations of the skeletal remains of vertebrate animals - help unlock the secrets of this long history. This book provides readers with definitions, theoretical frameworks, and modern techniques in bonebed data collection and analysis.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Bayesian Approach to Intrepreting Archaeological
Book SynopsisStatistics in Practice A new series of practical books outliningthe use of statistical techniques in a wide range of applicationareas: Human and Biological Sciences Earth and Environmental Sciences Industry, Commerce and Finance The authors of this important text explore the processes throughwhich archaeologists analyse their data and how these can be mademore rigorous and effective by sound statistical modelling. Theyassume relatively little previous statistical or mathematicalknowledge. Introducing the idea underlying the Bayesian approach tothe statistical analysis of data and their subsequentinterpretation, the authors demonstrate the major advantage of thisapproach, i.e. that it allows the incorporation of relevant priorknowledge or beliefs into the analysis. By doing so it provides alogical and coherent way of updating beliefs from those held beforeobserving the data to those held after taking the data intoaccount. To illustrTable of ContentsThe Bayesian Approach to Statistical Archaeology. Outline of the Approach. Modelling in Archaeology. Quantifying Uncertainty: The Probability Concept. Statistical Modelling. Bivariate and Multivariate Distributions. Bayesian Inference. Implementation Issues. Interpretation of Radiocarbon Results. Spatial Analysis. Sourcing and Provenancing. Application to Other Dating Methods. The Way Forward. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Archaeological Process
Book Synopsis* The latest contribution to debates about archaeological theory by this leading figure in the field. * Provides a provocative, yet accessible, overview of the most important new school of archaeological thought and practice to have emerged over last 20 years.Trade Review"The most important study of its kind to have appeared since Wheeler's Archaeology from the Earth in 1954...Prof. Hodder has issued a clear and cogent challenge to which our profession should respond." Antiquity.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations. Preface: Digging Outside the Shelter. Acknowledgements. 1. Crises in Global Archaeology. 2. Archaeology - Bridging Humanity and Science. 3. How do Archaeologists Reason?. 4. Interpreting Material Culture. 5. Towards a Reflexive Method. 6. The Natural Sciences in Archaeology. 7. Using the New Information Technologies. 8. Windows into Deep Time: Towards a Multiscalar Approach. 9. Archaeology and Globalism. 10. Can the New Technologies Deliver a Reflexive Methodology?. 11. Conclusion: Towards Non-dichotomous Thinking in Archaeology. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Archaeologies of Landscape
Book Synopsis* Wide--ranging geographical and historical coverage. * Includes new research data. * Includes contributions from a variety of perspectives. .Trade Review"Good insights for landscape historians and archaeologists." Landscape History "The varied contributions and stimulating interpretations combine with a strong and thought-provoking introduction by the editors and useful concluding commentaries on sacred landscapes and everyday places and cosmologies to produce a well-structured book of unusually powerful appeal." LandscapesTable of Contents1. Archaeological Landscapes: Constructed, Conceptualized, Ideational: A. Bernard Knapp and Wendy Ashmore. Part I: Ethnographic and Historical Cases:. 2. Identifying Ancient Sacred Landscapes in Australia: From Physical to Social: Paul S. C. Taçon. 3. Creating Social Identity in the Landscape: Tidewater, Virginia 1600-1750: Lisa Kealhofer. 4. Conceptual Landscapes in the Egyptian Nile Valley: Janet E. Richards. 5. Buddhist Landscapes in East Asia: Gina L. Barnes. 6. Mountains, Caves, Water: Ideational Landscapes of the Ancient Maya: James E. Brady and Wendy Ashmore. Part II: Protohistoric / Ethnohistoric Cases:. 7. The Inca Cognition of Landscape: Archaeology, Ethnohistory, and the Aesthetic of Alterity: Maarten van de Guchte. 8. The Ideology of Settlement: Ancestral Keres Landscapes in the Northern Rio Grande: James E. Snead and Robert W. Preucel. Part III: Prehistoric Cases:. 9. Centering the Ancestors: Cemeteries, Mounds and Sacred Landscapes of the Ancient North American Midcontinent: Jane E. Buikstra and Douglas K. Charles. 10. Ideational and Industrial Landscape of Prehistoric Cyprus: A. Bernard Knapp. 11. The Mythical Landscapes of the British Iron Age: John C. Barrett. Part IV: Commentaries:. 12. Sacred Landscapes: Constructed and Conceptualized: Carole L. Crumley. 13. Exploring Everyday Places and Cosmologies: Peter van Dommelen. Index.
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Harvard University Press Digital Giza
Book SynopsisThe Giza Plateau represents perhaps the most famous archaeological site in the world. With the advent of new technologies, the Necropolis is now accessible in four dimensions. Peter Der Manuelian explores technologies for cataloging and visualizing Giza and offers more general philosophical reflection on the nature of visualization in archaeology.Trade ReviewDigital Giza is not only a welcome contribution to Egyptology and Old Kingdom archaeology, but also a well-designed scholarly presentation of this monumental 3D project to a wider audience. Manuelian’s systematic approach and big picture vision have created a powerful scientific manual that many across the world will follow. -- Miroslav Barta, Czech Institute of EgyptologyHow did the amazing Digital Giza online resource come into being? This book illustrates vividly how a virtual army of people, from early excavators to programmers and volunteers, were involved in exploring, recording, organizing, connecting, and showing a wealth of information on the Giza necropolis. Manuelian, who is the driving force in this project, gives ample credit to all those who followed his vision. -- Willeke Wendrich, University of California, Los AngelesDer Manuelian provides a well-written, profusely illustrated, and thought-provoking case study of the digital Giza project that will be of great interest to anyone involved in a digital archaeology project. -- W. Kotter * Choice *I thoroughly enjoyed this book…It is clear that Manuelian has ‘lived and breathed’ Giza for many years and his deep insight comes shining through in his account of the key figures that have contributed to our understanding of the site…A very rewarding andthought-provoking work. -- Colin Reader * Ancient Egypt *
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University of Arizona Press Ruins and Rivals The Making of Southwest
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The University of Alabama Press Method and Theory in American Archaeology
Book SynopsisThis is a facsimile reprint of a 1958 title. It outlines the state of American archaeology at that time. It suggests that little interpretation was taking in place in American Archaeology, and offered an analytical perspective.Trade ReviewThis newly edited edition will give the large number of new millennium archaeologists a chance to read and own a pivotal work in American archaeological theory. - Stephen Williams Harvard University
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The University of Alabama Press WCMcKern and the Midwestern Taxonomic Method
Book SynopsisThis volume explains the deep influence of biological methods and theories on the practice of Americanist archaeology by exploring W.C. McKern's use of Linnaean taxonomy as the model for development of a pottery classification system.
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The University of Alabama Press Remote Sensing in Archaeology An Explicitly North American Perspective
Book SynopsisNASA is composed of a vast and varied network of scientists across the academic spectrum involved in research and development programs that have wide application on planet Earth. This book, using case studies, reveals how the broad application of remote sensing and geophysical techniques is altering the usual conduct of dirt archaeology.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Quantitative Analysis in Archaeology
Book SynopsisThis text is an ideal introduction to the use of quantitative methods in archaeology. Statistical techniques are presented in a clear and straightforward manner throughout, and the careful balance between introduction of key concepts and their application to archaeological data is perfectly suited for both students and professionals in the field.Table of ContentsList of Tables. List of Figures. List of Equations. Acknowledgments. 1 Quantifying Archaeology. 2 Data. Scales of Measurement. Nominal level measurement. Ordinal level measurement. Interval level measurement. Ratio level measurement. The relationship among the scales of measurement. Validity. Accuracy and Precision. Populations and Samples. 3 Characterizing Data Visually. Frequency Distributions. Histograms. Stem and Leaf Diagrams. Ogives (Cumulative Frequency Distributions). Describing a Distribution. Bar Charts. Displaying Data like a Pro. Archaeology and Exploratory Data Analysis. 4 Characterizing Data Numerically: Descriptive Statistics. Measures of Central Tendency. Mean. Median. Mode. Which measure of location is best? Measures of Dispersion. Range. Interquartile range. Variance and standard deviation. Calculating Estimates of the Mean and Standard Deviation. Coefficients of Variation. Box Plots. Characterizing Nominal and Ordinal Scale Data. Index of dispersion for nominal data and the index of qualitative variation. 5 An Introduction to Probability. Theoretical Determinations of Probability. Empirical Determinations of Probability. Complex Events. Using Probability to Determine Likelihood. The Binomial Distribution. The psychic's trick. Simplifying the binomial. Probability in Archaeological Contexts. 6 Putting Statistics to Work: The Normal Distribution. 7 Hypothesis Testing I: An Introduction. Hypotheses of Interest. Formal Hypothesis Testing and the Null Hypothesis. Errors in Hypothesis Testing. 8 Hypothesis Testing II: Confi dence Limits, the t-Distribution, and One-Tailed Tests. Standard Error. Comparing Sample Means to m. Statistical Inference and Confidence Limits. The t-Distribution. Degrees of freedom and the t-distribution. Hypothesis Testing Using the t-Distribution. Testing One-Tailed Null Hypotheses. 9 Hypothesis Testing III: Power. Calculating. Statistical Power. Increasing the power of a test. Calculating Power: An Archaeological Example. Power Curves. Putting it all Together: A Final Overview of Hypothesis Testing. Steps to hypothesis testing. Evaluating common hypotheses. 10 Analysis of Variance and the F-Distribution. Model II ANOVA: Identifying the Impacts of Random Effects. Model I ANOVA: The Analysis of Treatment Effects. A Final Summary of Model I and Model II ANOVA. ANOVA Calculation Procedure. Identifying the Sources of Signifi cant Variation in Model I and Model II ANOVA. Comparing Variances. 11 Linear Regression and Multivariate Analysis. Constructing a Regression Equation. Evaluating the Statistical Significance of Regression. Using Regression Analysis to Predict Values. Placing confi dence intervals around the regression coefficient. Confidence Limits around Y for a Given Xi. Estimating X from Y. The Analysis of Residuals. Some Final Thoughts about Regression. Selecting the right regression model. Do not extrapolate beyond the boundaries of the observed data. Use the right methods when creating reverse predictions. Be aware of the assumptions for regression analysis. You may be able to transform your data to create a linear relationship from a curvilinear relationship. Use the right confi dence limits. 12 Correlation. Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient. The assumptions of Pearson's product-moment correlation coeffi cient. Spearman's Rank Order Correlation Coeffi cient. Some Final Thoughts (and Warnings) about Correlation. 13 Analysis of Frequencies. Determining the Source of Variation in a Chi-Square Matrix. Assumptions of Chi-Square Analysis. The Analysis of Small Samples Using Fisher’s Exact Test and Yate's Continuity Correction. The Median Test. 14 An Abbreviated Introduction to Nonparametric and Multivariate Analysis. Nonparametric Tests Comparing Groups. Wilcoxon two-sample test. Kruskal–Wallis nonparametric ANOVA. Multivariate Analysis and the Comparison of Means. A review of pertinent conceptual issues. Two-way ANOVA. Nested ANOVA. 15 Factor Analysis and Principal Component Analysis. Objectives of Principal Component and Factor Analysis. Designing the Principal Component/Factor Analysis. Assumptions and Conceptual Considerations of Factor Analysis. An Example of Factor Analysis. Factor Analysis vs. Principal Component Analysis. 16 Sampling, Research Designs, and the Archaeological Record. How to Select a Sample. How Big a Sample is Necessary? Some Concluding Thoughts. References. Appendix A Areas under a Standardized Normal Distribution. Appendix B Critical Values for the Student's t-Distribution. Appendix C Critical Values for the F-Distribution. Appendix D Critical Values for the Chi-Square Distribution. Appendix E Critical Values for the Wilcoxon Two-Sample U-Test. Index.
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Liverpool University Press Mineralised Plant and Invertebrate Remains: A
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Liverpool University Press Radiocarbon Dating and Chronological Modelling:
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Historic England Archaeological and Historic Pottery Production
Book SynopsisThis document provides practical guidance on how to investigate sites where pottery production has taken place. It describes how to anticipate and locate pottery production sites and the types of evidence that may be found. This document also provides advice on the available methods and strategies for examining, recording and sampling features and finds of various types at each stage of the work. The different techniques for establishing the date of pottery production, and for characterising the products of a site, are given particular emphasis. This document was compiled by Harriet White, Sarah Paynter and Duncan Brown with contributions by Joanne Best, Chris Cumberpatch, David Dawson, Peter Ellis, Jane Evans, Laurence Jones, Oliver Kent, Gareth Perry, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, Ian Roberts, Kerry Tyler and Ann Woodward.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Investigating a Pottery Production Site 2. Evidence of Pottery Production 3. Background Information on Pottery Production in England 4. Where to Get Advice 5. Glossary 6. References Acknowledgements
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Historic England Archaeometallurgy: Guidelines for Best Practice
Book SynopsisThis guidance document provides an introduction to the ways that the archaeological evidence for metalworking is studied. Archaeometallurgical evidence can include whole landscapes, buildings, features, artefacts and waste materials (eg slag and crucibles). Archaeometallurgy includes fieldwork investigations (survey and excavation) and the subsequent study of these data as well as any artefacts and residues recovered. Scientific approaches provide insights into the techniques used to produce different metals and how these were fabricated into artefacts. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. What to expect 2. Standards and good practice for archaeometallurgy 3. Archaeometallurgical processes and finds: iron and its alloys 4. Archaeometallurgical processes and finds: copper and its alloys 5. Archaeometallurgical processes and finds: lead 6. Archaeometallurgical processes and finds: other metals 7. Non-metallurgical residues and materials 8. Scientific techniques applied to metalworking 9. Where to get advice 10. Glossary 11. Bibliography
£35.14
Historic England Geoarchaeology: Using earth sciences to
Book SynopsisThis guidance document covers the use of geoarchaeology to assist in understanding the archaeological record. Geoarchaeological techniques may range in scale from landscape studies to microscopic analysis, and are carried out by practitioners with specialist knowledge about the physical environment in which archaeological stratigraphy is preserved, and excavations take place. The main aim is usually to understand site formation processes, but there may also be issues concerning site preservation, refining field interpretations of archaeological contexts and identifying changes in the physical landscape through time. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Site formation processes and deposits 3. Geoarchaeological approaches to stratigraphy 4. Project organisation and planning 5. Where to get advice 6. Appendix 1: Methods 7. Appendix 2: Glossary of terms 8. Bibliography 9. Acknowledgements
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Historic England 3D Laser Scanning for Heritage: Advice and
Book SynopsisThe first edition of 3D Laser Scanning for Heritage was published in 2007 and originated from the Heritage3D project that in 2006 considered the development of professional guidance for laser scanning in archaeology and architecture. Publication of the second edition in 2011 continued the aims of the original document in providing updated guidance on the use of three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning across the heritage sector. By reflecting on the technological advances made since 2011, such as the speed, resolution, mobility and portability of modern laser scanning systems and their integration with other sensor solutions, the guidance presented in this third edition should assist archaeologists, conservators and other cultural heritage professionals unfamiliar with the approach in making the best possible use of this now highly developed technique. Table of Contents• Introduction • Laser scanning technology • Laser scanning procedures • Specifying and commissioning a survey • Case studies • References • Glossary • Where to get advice • Acknowledgements
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Historic England Using Airborne Lidar in Archaeological Survey:
Book SynopsisThis guidance is designed to help those intending to use airborne laser scanning (ALS), also known as lidar, for archaeological survey. The aim is to help archaeologists, researchers and those who manage the historic environment to decide first, whether using lidar data will actually be beneficial in terms of their research aims, and second, how the data can be used effectively. The guidance will be most useful to those who have access to data that have already been commissioned, or are planning to commission lidar for a specific purpose. They also provide an introduction to data interpretation in order to separate archaeological and non-archaeological features. Although important themes are introduced, this guidance are not intended as a definitive explanation of the technique or the complexities of acquiring and processing the raw data, particularly as this is a still developing technology. This document is intended to complement 3D Laser Scanning for Heritage, which covers a wider range of uses of laser scanning for heritage purposes (Historic England 2018). This Guidance is a revision of The Light Fantastic: Using Airborne Lidar in Archaeological Survey published by English Heritage in 2010. The text has largely been maintained except for certain areas where major changes have occurred in the ensuing years. This is particularly true with regard to increased access to data and the wide range of visualisation techniques now available. The case studies have also been updated to reflect more recent survey activity and to include examples from outside Historic England.Table of ContentsIntroduction Lidar and archaeology Deciding to use lidar Using lidar Woodland survey Conclusions Case studies Decision tree Further resources References Further reading Glossary Acknowledgements
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Historic England Piling and Archaeology: Guidelines and Best
Book SynopsisThis guidance note has been prepared to assist planning authorities and archaeological officers, developers and their consultants to make clear and informed decisions about piling schemes and their potential impact upon archaeological remains. It provides information on piling types, impacts, and solutions for sustainable foundation design and is illustrated by case studies. Originally published in 2007, it has been revised by a team of archaeologists and engineers, to place a greater emphasis on the planning process and current planning guidance (NPPF). This new edition also includes a risk assessment methodology to provide a framework in which clients and their contractors can identify, avoid or otherwise manage the key construction risks to archaeological remains arising from their schemes. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Overview of key points 3. Piling types 4. Piling impacts upon archaeological remains 5. Designing a sustainable foundation scheme 6. Risk assessment 7. Case studies 8. Supporting information - pile impacts 9. Glossary 10. References
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Whittles Publishing Handbook of Luminescence Dating
Book SynopsisLuminescence dating is now widely applied by scientists working in Quaternary geology and archaeology to obtain ages for events as diverse as past earthquakes, desertification and cave occupation sites. Using quartz or feldspar minerals found in almost ubiquitous sand and finer sediments, luminescence can provide ages from over 500,000 years ago to modern. Written by some of the foremost experts in luminescence dating from around the world, this book takes a new approach. It explains what luminescence can and can't do, what and where to sample, types of measurements available and how to interpret and analyse ages once they are measured. It is accordingly for scientists who require luminescence ages for their research rather than those scientists developing the luminescence technique or making their own luminescence measurements. The background to the technique is explained in simple terms so that the range of potential applications, limits and issues can be understood. The book helps scientists plan where and what to sample to optimise the successful application of luminescence and stemming from that the chronologies that can be constructed. The Handbook sets out the challenges and limitations when applying luminescence dating in different environmental and archaeological settings and gives practical advice on how issues might be avoided in sampling, or mitigated by requesting different laboratory measurement approaches or analysis. Guidance is provided on how luminescence ages can be interpreted and published as well as how they can be used within chronological frameworks. With luminescence dating continuing to develop, information on more experimental approaches is given which may help expand the range of chronological challenges to which luminescence dating can be routinely applied.Trade Review‘…the twelve chapters in this volume provide a succinct summary of the techniques, applications, limitations, and future of luminescence analysis. This volume is recommended as a useful acquisition for senior undergraduate and graduate Quaternary programs’. Geoscience Canada -------------------- `...a welcome introduction to the method for scientists working in all kinds of environments... ...it does not only provide the theoretical background of the technique but also systematically supplies readers with helpful practical suggestions and instructions... ...a rich and up to date reference list that includes both classical work and the latest developments. ...the book covers the entire spectrum of environmental settings commonly used in Quaternary research. ...is a guideline that accompanies researchers during the entire process of establishing a luminescence chronology, starting with sample collection and ending with reporting of luminescence ages'. Geologica BelgicaTable of ContentsPrinciples and history of luminescence dating; From sampling to reporting; Incorporating luminescence ages into chronometric frameworks; Applications in aeolian environments; Applications in loessic environments; Applications in glacial and periglacial environments; Applications in fluvial and hillslope environments; Applications in coastal and marine environments; Applications of luminescence dating to active tectonic contexts; Applications in archaeological contexts; Rock surface burial and exposure dating; Future developments in luminescence dating
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The American University in Cairo Press The Valley of the Kings (Arabic edition): A Site
Book SynopsisDuring the New Kingdom (c. 1570–1070 BCE), the Valley of the Kings was the burial place of Egypt’s pharaohs, including such powerful and famous rulers as Amenhotep III, Rameses II, and Tutankhamen. They were buried here in large and beautifully decorated tombs that have become among the country’s most visited archaeological sites. The tourists contribute millions of badly needed dollars to Egypt’s economy. But because of inadequate planning, these same visitors are destroying the very tombs they come to see. Crowding, pollution, changes in the tombs’ air quality, ever-growing tourist infrastructure—all pose serious threats to the Valley’s survival.This volume, the result of twenty-five years of work by the Theban Mapping Project at the American University in Cairo, traces the history of the Valley of the Kings and offers specific proposals to manage the site and protect its fragile contents. At the same time, it recognizes the need to provide a positive experience for the thousands of visitors who flock here daily. This is the first major management plan developed for any Egyptian archaeological site, and as its proposals are implemented, they offer a replicable model for archaeologists, conservators, and site managers throughout Egypt and the region.Published in both English and Arabic editions and supported by the World Monuments Fund, this critical study will help to ensure the survival of Egypt’s patrimony in a manner compatible with the country’s heavy reliance on tourism income.
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Yale University Press Geoarchaeology
Book SynopsisConsidering the history and theory of geoarchaeology, this book discusses soils and environmental interpretations; initial context and site formation; methods of discovery and spatial analyses; estimating time; and others. It is for all professionals and students interested in the field of geoarchaeology.Trade Review"Probably the most comprehensive treatise on geoarchaeology yet written."—Vance Haynes, University of Arizona -- Vance Haynes"Rapp and Hill provide the single most comprehensive guide to basic principles in the field of Geoarchaeology. The text is an essential resource for teaching earth science applications to undergraduate archaeologists."—Andrea Freeman, University of Calgary -- Andrea Freeman
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Oxford University Press, USA Geological Methods for Archaeology
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the application of geological methods and theory to archaeology. Written as a survey text covering appropriate methods and techniques taken from geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and geochronology, it shows the student the practicality and importance of the techniques'' use in solving archaeological problems. Specific techniques are illustrated by practical results obtained from their use on archaeological digs. The geographical scope is international, drawing on sites from both hemispheres, eg the Franchti Cave (Greece), St. Catherines Island (USA), the Roman site of Drand (France), and Monte Verde (Chile). The authors also address applications in less traditional areas such as underwater, historical, industrial, and conservation archaeology.Trade Review"Herz and Garrison (p viii) state that the purpose of their book . . . is to 'show archaeologists the many ways that geological sciences can help solve their problems.' The authors divide their book into four major sections with multiple chapters in each section. Part I, 'The Archaeological Site and Its Environment,' presents a discussion of geomorphology, sediments, and soils; Part II, 'Dating Techniques,' covers chemical, radioactive, and other methods of dating; Part III, 'Site Exploration,' addresses geophysical and geochemical applications to archaeology; and Part IV, 'Artifact Analysis,' offers a discussion of the analysis of the raw materials used to manufacture artifacts and features."--Geoarchaeology "Herz and Garrison (p viii) state that the purpose of their book . . . is to 'show archaeologists the many ways that geological sciences can help solve their problems.' The authors divide their book into four major sections with multiple chapters in each section. Part I, 'The Archaeological Site and Its Environment,' presents a discussion of geomorphology, sediments, and soils; Part II, 'Dating Techniques,' covers chemical, radioactive, and other methods of dating; Part III, 'Site Exploration,' addresses geophysical and geochemical applications to archaeology; and Part IV, 'Artifact Analysis,' offers a discussion of the analysis of the raw materials used to manufacture artifacts and features."--GeoarchaeologyTable of ContentsForeword ; 1. Scope of Archaeological Geology ; 2. Geomorphology in Archaeology ; 3. Sediments and Soils ; 4. Chemical Methods ; 5. Radioactive Methods: Radioactive Decay and Age Determination ; 6. Radiation Damage, Cosmogenic and Atom Counting Techniques ; 7. Other Chronological Methods ; 8. Archaeogeophysical Exploration ; 9. Soil Phosphate in Archaeological Surveys ; 10. Archaeological Materials - Rocks and Minerals ; 11. Instrumental Analytical Techniques ; 12. Metallic Minerals and Archaeological Geology ; 13. Ceramics ; 14. Applications of Stable Isotopes in Archaeological Geology
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OUP Oxford The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Death and Burial
The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Death and Burial reviews the current state of mortuary archaeology and its practice, highlighting its often contentious place in the modern socio-politics of archaeology. It contains forty-four chapters which focus on the history of the discipline and its current scientific techniques and methods. Written by leading, international scholars in the field, it derives its examples and case studies from a wide range of time periods, such as the middle palaeolithic to the twentieth century, and geographical areas which include Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia. Combining up-to-date knowledge of relevant archaeological research with critical assessments of the theme and an evaluation of future research trajectories, it draws attention to the social, symbolic, and theoretical aspects of interpreting mortuary archaeology. The volume is well-illustrated with maps, plans, photographs, and illustrations and is ideally suited for students an
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Palgrave MacMillan Us Bones Rocks and Stars The Science of When Things Happened Macmillan Science
Book SynopsisList of Figures and Tables List of Permissions and Figure Sources Acknowledgements Introduction The Ever-changing Calendar A hero in a dark age The Forged Cloth of Turin The Pyramids and the Bear's Groin The Volcano that Shook Europe The Mandate from Heaven The Coming of the Ice The Lost Worlds And Then there was One The Hole in the Ground Towards the Limits of Time Epilogue: Time's up for Creationism Further Reading IndexTrade Review'A fabulous, entertainingly written account of the amazing science behind calendars, dates and dating objects. Essential reading for anyone interested in prehistory.' - Professor Tim Flannery, Director of the South Australian Museum 'A rollicking run through the story of telling the time - lively and well-researched, with many fascinating stories.' - Professor Michael Benton, author of When Life Nearly Died 'This delightful introduction successfully fuses history, prehistory and earth science. It captures the imagination from its first page, and then takes the reader on a fun and fact-filled world tour through the past.' - Professor Tim White, University of California at Berkeley, USA 'What I like best about the book: It's a scientist clearly explaining what he does for a living and why it is important, at a level that any literate person can understand. Not an easy accomplishment.' - scienceblogs.com/pharyngula 'Absorbing - will appeal to a wide audience, particularly those who got a kick out of Blink or Freakonomics.' - Publishers Weekly 'If you like detective stories, you'll love this book. With a passion that radiates from every page, geologist Chris Turney, who did the radiocarbon dating on the 'hobbit' human fossil recently discovered in Indonesia, reveals how scientific dating techniques have helped solve the biggest mysteries of all time. What really happened to the dinosaurs? How old is the universe? Why did giant kangaroos die out? When did early Homo sapiens sweep aside the Neanderthals in the Middle East? What caused the ice ages? Turney explains how trees, amino acids, carbon, luminescence, volcanic ash, stars and even pollen can all give objects or events an exact place in history. The book is easy to understand and it should satisfy the hungriest of infovores.' - New Scientist '5/5: a book that tackles [these] issues is welcome indeed - that it succeeds so brilliantly is a wonderful surprise.' - Peter Andrews of the Natural History Museum, BBC Focus Magazine 'Well researched and covers a lot of ground in a splendidly personal style. Highly recommended' - Quaternary Australasia 'A fascinating guide to the measurement of time' - Chemistry World 'The value of Chris Turney's Bones, Rocks and Stars: The Science of When Things Happened is that it provides a concise, simple, readable introduction to the full range of dating techniques...Altogether a very useful little book.' - Current World ArchaeologyTable of ContentsList of Figures and Tables List of Permissions and Figure Sources Acknowledgements Introduction The Ever-changing Calendar A hero in a dark age The Forged Cloth of Turin The Pyramids and the Bear's Groin The Volcano that Shook Europe The Mandate from Heaven The Coming of the Ice The Lost Worlds And Then there was One The Hole in the Ground Towards the Limits of Time Epilogue: Time's up for Creationism Further Reading Index
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Penguin Random House LLC How Things Shape the Mind A Theory of Material Engagement The MIT Press
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Manual of Forensic Taphonomy
Book SynopsisThe main goals in any forensic skeletal analysis are to answer who is the person represented (individualization), how that person died (trauma/pathology) and when that person died (the postmortem interval or PMI). The analyses necessary to generate the biological profile include the determination of human, nonhuman or nonosseous origin, the minimum number of individuals represented, age at death, sex, stature, ancestry, perimortem trauma, antemortem trauma, osseous pathology, odontology, and taphonomic effectsthe postmortem modifications to a set of remains.The Manual of Forensic Taphonomy, Second Edition covers the fundamental principles of these postmortem changes encountered during case analysis. Taphonomic processes can be highly destructive and subtract information from bones regarding their utility in determining other aspects of the biological profile, but they also can add information regarding the entire postmortem history of the remains and the relative Table of Contents1. Introduction: The Importance and Use of Forensic Taphonomic Data 2. Microscopic Destruction of Bone 3. Soft Tissue Decomposition in Terrestrial Ecosystems 4. Bone Density and Bone Attrition 5. Effects of Burial Environment on Osseous Remains 6. Fluvial Taphonomy 7. Marine Environmental Alterations to Bone 8. Contemporary Cultural Alterations to Bone: Anatomical, Ritual, and Trophy 9. Faunal Dispersal, Reconcentration, and Gnawing Damage to Bone in Terrestrial Environments 10. Deposition and Dispersal of Human Remains as a Result of Criminal Acts: Homo sapiens sapiens as a Taphonomic Agent 11. Subaerial Weathering and Other Terrestrial Surface Taphonomic Processes 12. Identifying the Origin of Taphonomic Bone Staining and Color Changes in Forensic Contexts 13. Taphonomy and the Timing of Bone Fractures in Trauma Analysis 14. Thermal Alteration to Bone 15. DNA Survivability in Skeletal Remains 16. Avian Taphonomy 17. Effects of Recovery Methods 18. Invertebrate Modification of Bone 19. Reptile Taphonomy 20. Laws of Taphonomic Relative Timing 21. Laboratory and Field Methods in Forensic Taphonomy
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Cambridge University Press The Early Development of Irish Society The Evidence of Aerial Photography Cambridge Air Surveys
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