Approaches to interrogate the erased histories of recycled archaeological objects

The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) was established in 1997 as an initiative to record archaeological objects found by members of the general public. Initially set up in pilot form, in 2003 it was extended to the whole of England and Wales. Surveys of Roman period finds recorded by the PAS have been published in Britannia from 2004 onwards. This 18th annual report first briefly summarises the general character of Roman finds reported in 2020. As last year, we no longer present artefact and PAS record numbers in detail by county, since consistent regional differences in artefact frequencies recorded by the PAS are well documented in the first 16 reports. The majority of the report comprises the publication of significant individual and groups of artefacts recorded by Finds Liaison Officers (FLOs).

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Development of a Compact XRF System for Elemental Analyses of Archaeological Objects

Materials Today Proceedings ◽

10.1016/j.matpr.2019.06.175 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

pp. 1507-1513

Author(s):

Sarawut Jaiyen ◽

Janthanee Authisin ◽

Chanoknan Banglieng

Keyword(s):

Elemental Analyses ◽

Archaeological Objects

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Metric Accuracy Evaluation of Dense Matching Algorithms in Archeological Applications

Geoinformatics FCE CTU ◽

10.14311/gi.6.34 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 275-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

C. Re ◽

S. Robson ◽

R. Roncella ◽

M Hess

Keyword(s):

Laser Scanner ◽

Medium Size ◽

Accuracy Evaluation ◽

Software Packages ◽

Dense Matching ◽

Laser Scanners ◽

Surface Models ◽

University College London ◽

Archaeological Artifacts ◽

Archaeological Objects

In the cultural heritage field the recording and documentation of small and medium size objects with very detailed Digital Surface Models (DSM) is readily possible by through the use of high resolution and high precision triangulation laser scanners. 3D surface recording of archaeological objects can be easily achieved in museums; however, this type of record can be quite expensive. In many cases photogrammetry can provide a viable alternative for the generation of DSMs. The photogrammetric procedure has some benefits with respect to laser survey. The research described in this paper sets out to verify the reconstruction accuracy of DSMs of some archaeological artifacts obtained by photogrammetric survey. The experimentation has been carried out on some objects preserved in the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University College London (UCL). DSMs produced by two photogrammetric software packages are compared with the digital 3D model obtained by a state of the art triangulation color laser scanner. Intercomparison between the generated DSM has allowed an evaluation of metric accuracy of the photogrammetric approach applied to archaeological documentation and of precision performances of the two software packages.

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Conservation Manual of Maritime Archaeological Objects in Korea SHINJONGKUK and KIMHYOYUN (eds), translated by Min Youjin, Abigail Bainbridge and Kim Hyoyun 135pp., over 200 colour illustrations, numerous tables, National Research Institute of Maritime Cu

The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology ◽

10.1111/1095-9270.12230 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 46 (1) ◽

pp. 225-226

Author(s):

Marie-Amande Coignard

Keyword(s):

National Research Institute ◽

Archaeological Objects ◽

Research Institute

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Review of Environmental and Geological Microgravity Applications and Feasibility of Its Employment at Archaeological Sites in Israel

International Journal of Geophysics ◽

10.1155/2011/927080 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Lev V. Eppelbaum

Keyword(s):

Gravity Anomalies ◽

Gravity Potential ◽

Archaeological Sites ◽

Useful Signal ◽

Geometric Size ◽

Archaeological Models ◽

Vertical Gravity ◽

Transformation Methods ◽

Derivatives Of ◽

Archaeological Objects

Microgravity investigations are widely applied at present for solving various environmental and geological problems. Unfortunately, microgravity survey is comparatively rarely used for searching for hidden ancient targets. It is caused mainly by small geometric size of the desired archaeological objects and various types of noise complicating the observed useful signal. At the same time, development of modern generation of field gravimetric equipment allows to register promptly and digitally microGal (10-8 m/s2) anomalies that offer a new challenge in this direction. An advanced methodology of gravity anomalies analysis and modern 3D modeling, intended for ancient targets delineation, is briefly presented. It is supposed to apply in archaeological microgravity the developed original methods for the surrounding terrain relief computing. Calculating second and third derivatives of gravity potential are useful for revealing some closed peculiarities of the different Physical-Archaeological Models (PAMs). It is underlined that physical measurement of vertical gravity derivatives in archaeological studying has a significant importance and cannot be replaced by any transformation methods. Archaeological targets in Israel have been ranged by their density/geometrical characteristics in several groups. The performed model computations indicate that microgravity investigations might be successfully applied at least in 20–25% of archaeological sites in Israel.

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ANALYSIS OF COPPER COINS BY EDXRF TECHNIQUE

International Journal of PIXE ◽

10.1142/s0129083504000197 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 14 (03n04) ◽

pp. 133-139 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

T. R. RAUTRAY ◽

V. VIJAYAN ◽

P. K. NAYAK ◽

S. JENA

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Major And Trace Elements ◽

Spectroscopic Technique ◽

Energy Dispersive ◽

Historical Events ◽

Trade Routes ◽

X Ray ◽

Edxrf Technique ◽

Non Destructive ◽

Archaeological Objects

Coins are important archaeological objects that can provide useful information regarding preparation methodology and provenance. Their classification plays a fundamental role in dating historical events, in constructing trade routes and in establishing the welfare of population. Several Indian copper coins of different periods have been studied using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopic technique. The method is rapid, efficient, multi elemental and non-destructive in nature. Concentrations of the major and trace elements like Ca , Ti , V , Cr , Mn , Fe , Co , Ni , Cu , Zn , As and Pb have been estimated in these copper coins. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to characterize some Indian copper coins of different periods using EDXRF technique.

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Ingal valley as an archaeological site

OOO Zhurnal Voprosy Istorii ◽

10.31166/voprosyistorii202101statyi07 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 (01) ◽

pp. 190-197

Author(s):

Alexander Klimenko ◽

Andrey Fedorov

Keyword(s):

Archaeological Site ◽

Living History ◽

Scientific Interest ◽

The South ◽

Special Scientific ◽

Archaeological Objects

The article is devoted to the consideration of the historical and cultural potential of the Ingal valley as a unique archaeological site in the south of the Tyumen region. Monuments of the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages of special scientific interest are highlighted. Key problems of development of this area are identified. In the context of the development of the Ingal valley, methods have been proposed for showing archaeological objects (museification and “living archeology”) and the possibility of creating an archaeological museum in this territory in the form of an archaeological park, museum-reserve or museum of living history. The development of the concept of the project “Ingala valley tourist complex” was proposed”.

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